The performance team

Yann Riou: performance manager

The performance department of Groupama sailing team that he manages is split into three areas: electronics, computing and navigation.

"The team is installing sensors and analysis tooling on the boat to measure the stresses on an appendage for example. This data is collected by the onboard performer, Charles Caudrelier, then analysed on returning to port, in order to optimise the trimming of Groupama 4."

"The role of performance extends to other domains: for example the team sought to find out the temperatures encountered during each stage, so as to adapt the food and the calories at each point in the race."