They are leaving the seas of the Great South behind them with a huge lead. Navigator Thomas Coville and his crew crossed Cape Horn, at the tip of South America, 26 days, 4 hours, 46 minutes and 25 seconds after their departure at sea off Ouessant (Brittany). An exceptional performance allowing them to maintain their … Read more
Favorite of the last Vendée Globe, young sailor Violette Dorange has taken the helm of the sailboat Initiatives Cœur, of which she has been co-skipper for a year, with a view to the next non-stop, unassisted and solo round-the-world trip, her team announced on Thursday. At 24, she replaces British sailor Sam Davies, helmsman of … Read more
After entering the Pacific, Thomas Coville and his crew continued to lead a hellish pace under New Zealand in difficult conditions. Having left Ouessant twenty days ago, Thomas Coville and his teammates aboard Sodebo are not giving up in their attempt to circumnavigate the world by sail. This Monday, the maxi-trimaran was located halfway through … Read more
Engaged in the Sydney – Hobart with Jiang Lin, owner of the JPK 10.30 “Min River”, built in Larmor-Plage, Alexis Loison had to wait for the jury’s decision to win the 2025 edition. The international jury imposed a penalty of 1 hour 05 minutes on the compensated time of the JPK 10.80 of the duo … Read more
Regularly, Maé and Manec, aged 4 and 2, fall asleep to their dad’s stories. Funny adventures involving oceans, icebergs, albatrosses, bears in Greenland… And even a chicken. In 2013 and 2014, “Momo”, a red-haired casserole, accompanied Guirec Soudée, who left for five years, on a 45,000-mile world tour, on a 10 m sailboat, (almost) solo … Read more
The organizers of the America’s Cup have announced that the famous competition will now be held every two years. The America’s Cup, the oldest sporting competition in the world, will take place every two years from 2027, the organizers made official on Monday when they announced an unprecedented alliance between several “founding” teams. Since its … Read more
The French Sail GP team presented its team for the 2026 season, notably with the arrival of Philippe Presti. The French SailGP team presented its new cycle for the 2026 season. Ranked in the top 5 of the international championship for three years, the blue-white-red sail is choosing continuity. Quentin Delapierre (pilot of the F50 … Read more
“`html sailing Anarchy: The Future of offshore Racing Takes Flight
Gitana 18: The Rothschilds Unveil a Sailing Marvel Poised to Redefine Speed and Stability Lorient, France – The world of offshore racing is abuzz with the clandestine arrival of the Gitana 18, a revolutionary new trimaran that promises to push the boundaries of speed and performance. Developed by the legendary Rothschild family, whose sailing legacy … Read more
From Ultra-Trail to Ocean Ordeal: Blanchard Battles Seasickness and Sleepless Nights in Maiden IMOCA Voyage Le Havre, France – For ultra-endurance athlete François-Xavier Blanchard, the transition from conquering rugged terrestrial trails to navigating the unforgiving expanse of the atlantic Ocean has proven to be a brutal baptism by fire. The Franco-Canadian, renowned for his victory … Read more