Patrick de Radigues has purchased the Open 60 Aquitaine Innovations, in time to compete in Around Alone which starts on 15 September.

De Radigues, a 45-year old Belgian skipper, has filed a late entry and will announce his new sponsor in mid June.

To ensure the campaign runs smoothly, De Radigues has retained the shore team who supported Yves Parlier (Aquitaine Innovations’ previous skipper) during his successful career which included wins in the Fastnet, Transat Jacques Vabre, Gold Race, Route Du Rhum, and the Round Europe race.