2014 Race1 IMOCA 60 | 18m
Les Sables-d'Olonne, Franceon the market since 13 days
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About
IMOCA "D'Ieteren Group" (formerly Spirit of Hungary) — IMOCA 60 by Denis Van Weynbergh
History & Achievements
Design & construction
Designed by Nándor Fa and Attila Déry, complying with the new IMOCA gauge post-2012
Built in carbon by Pauger Carbon (Hungary), launched on April 7, 2014 in Trieste
Length: 18.28 m | Width: 5.65 m | Draft: 4.5 m | Mast: 29 m
Track record & performances
Spirit of Hungary (2014-2017), skippered by Nándor Fa:
8th in the Vendée Globe 2016-17 in 93 days 22 hours 52 minutes 09 seconds
2nd in the Barcelona World Race 2014
Eyesea.BE (2019), skipper Denis Van Weynbergh:
Participation in the Bermuda 1000, 2nd in the Fastnet Race
Laboratoires de Biarritz (2021-2022), Van Weynbergh:
3rd in the Transat Jacques-Vabre 2021 in double-handed with Tanguy Le Turquais
Participation in Bermuda 1000 2022
D'Ieteren Group (since 2023):
2023: participation in the Fastnet Race, Défi Azimut, Transat Jacques-Vabre & Return to Base
2024: The Transat & New York-Vendée-Les Sables
2024-2025: Vendée Globe (arrival in Les Sables d'Olonne on March 8, 2025, after 117 days, first Belgian to complete the race but outside the time limit)
Denis Van Weynbergh – Amateur skipper turned pro
Former Belgian entrepreneur, became a club skipper since 2018, with a record budget among the most modest (~€1.6M) to complete the Vendée Globe
Collaborative project based on short circuits with a 100% volunteer team
Goal: maximum reliability — hence the absence of foils, robustness in extreme conditions
Condition & technical developments
Pure original lines, without foils: a 4x4 of the seas, robust and reliable
Recent optimizations: electronics, wiring, extended/elevated canopy for more comfort, without touching the structure
Debuts & owners
2014–2017: Nándor Fa – "Spirit of Hungary"
2018: purchase of the boat
2019: renamed "Eyesea.BE"
2021–2022: "Laboratoires de Biarritz"
Since 2023: "D'Ieteren Group" with Belgian sponsor
Projects & future potential
Ideal as a return race boat: Transat, Fastnet, Défi Azimut, Return to Base, IRC regatta...
Adaptable as a training/club platform: its robustness and history make it an excellent educational choice.
Possibility of upgrading to foils to evolve towards the latest racing circuit.
Excellent support for aspiring Vendée Globe or solo/two-handed ocean races while being accompanied.
Why this boat is an asset for an ambitious buyer
Proven: already a Vendée Globe (2016, 2024), solid in solo
Rich history: several sailors, numerous regattas
Controlled budget: absence of foils limits maintenance costs
Potential: ready to resume competition or evolve
Technical & commercial details
Builder: Pauger Carbon (Hungary)
Architects: Nándor Fa & Attila Déry
Year launched: April 7, 2014
Class: IMOCA 60, straight keels, classic carbon mast
Maintenance: regular refits since 2023, electronics and canopy reviewed
This IMOCA is a powerful blend of history, robustness, and performance. Ideal for an offshore racing enthusiast looking for a solid, experienced project ready to return to the sea.
History & Achievements
Design & construction
Designed by Nándor Fa and Attila Déry, complying with the new IMOCA gauge post-2012
Built in carbon by Pauger Carbon (Hungary), launched on April 7, 2014 in Trieste
Length: 18.28 m | Width: 5.65 m | Draft: 4.5 m | Mast: 29 m
Track record & performances
Spirit of Hungary (2014-2017), skippered by Nándor Fa:
8th in the Vendée Globe 2016-17 in 93 days 22 hours 52 minutes 09 seconds
2nd in the Barcelona World Race 2014
Eyesea.BE (2019), skipper Denis Van Weynbergh:
Participation in the Bermuda 1000, 2nd in the Fastnet Race
Laboratoires de Biarritz (2021-2022), Van Weynbergh:
3rd in the Transat Jacques-Vabre 2021 in double-handed with Tanguy Le Turquais
Participation in Bermuda 1000 2022
D'Ieteren Group (since 2023):
2023: participation in the Fastnet Race, Défi Azimut, Transat Jacques-Vabre & Return to Base
2024: The Transat & New York-Vendée-Les Sables
2024-2025: Vendée Globe (arrival in Les Sables d'Olonne on March 8, 2025, after 117 days, first Belgian to complete the race but outside the time limit)
Denis Van Weynbergh – Amateur skipper turned pro
Former Belgian entrepreneur, became a club skipper since 2018, with a record budget among the most modest (~€1.6M) to complete the Vendée Globe
Collaborative project based on short circuits with a 100% volunteer team
Goal: maximum reliability — hence the absence of foils, robustness in extreme conditions
Condition & technical developments
Pure original lines, without foils: a 4x4 of the seas, robust and reliable
Recent optimizations: electronics, wiring, extended/elevated canopy for more comfort, without touching the structure
Debuts & owners
2014–2017: Nándor Fa – "Spirit of Hungary"
2018: purchase of the boat
2019: renamed "Eyesea.BE"
2021–2022: "Laboratoires de Biarritz"
Since 2023: "D'Ieteren Group" with Belgian sponsor
Projects & future potential
Ideal as a return race boat: Transat, Fastnet, Défi Azimut, Return to Base, IRC regatta...
Adaptable as a training/club platform: its robustness and history make it an excellent educational choice.
Possibility of upgrading to foils to evolve towards the latest racing circuit.
Excellent support for aspiring Vendée Globe or solo/two-handed ocean races while being accompanied.
Why this boat is an asset for an ambitious buyer
Proven: already a Vendée Globe (2016, 2024), solid in solo
Rich history: several sailors, numerous regattas
Controlled budget: absence of foils limits maintenance costs
Potential: ready to resume competition or evolve
Technical & commercial details
Builder: Pauger Carbon (Hungary)
Architects: Nándor Fa & Attila Déry
Year launched: April 7, 2014
Class: IMOCA 60, straight keels, classic carbon mast
Maintenance: regular refits since 2023, electronics and canopy reviewed
This IMOCA is a powerful blend of history, robustness, and performance. Ideal for an offshore racing enthusiast looking for a solid, experienced project ready to return to the sea.
