Team Holcim PRB and The Ocean Race team up for science
The first results of Team Holcim PRB's science data from the Vendée Globe are in...
During the latest Vendée Globe, Team Holcim-PRB’s skipper, Nicolas Lunven, not only finished in an impressive 6th place but also played a crucial role in oceanic research.
The IMOCA of Team Holcim-PRB was equipped with the OceanPack, an advanced device designed to collect crucial ocean data. This data is particularly vital as Nicolas sailed to some of the most remote parts of the planet that are rarely accessible for scientific research – he gathered valuable information about the health of the ocean in order to better understand and protect this ecosystem.
The OceanPack, supplied to the team in partnership with The Ocean Race, is a cutting-edge monitoring system built for the extreme conditions of offshore racing. As sailors push the limits, flying on foils and breaking speed records in the harshest environments, the OceanPack continuously records vital oceanographic data - dissolved oxygen, CO2, temperature, and salinity.
Over 75 days at sea Lunven collected 1.8 million data points, each contributing to a deeper understanding of global climate change. In this high-stakes world of speed and uncertainty, every measurement plays a key role in solving the complex puzzle of our planet’s future.