In a Word / Journal of ocean racing: Jules Verne, Ocean Race, Golden Globe Race, Windsurfing and Solitaire

Here's a summary of the racing and regatta news for the week of June 9 to 16, 2023. On the program: a crash, victories, an announcement, pairings and a selection of new adventures.

Huge crash at the start of the final round of the Ocean Race

Guyot Environnement hit 11th Hour Racing Team abeam at the start of the final leg of the Ocean Race. The damage to the American IMOCA boat has been extensive, and the team is considering whether or not to finish the race. Cruel irony for both teams. The Guyot Environnement team had achieved the logistical feat of being at the start of this leg after dismasting off the coast of the United States. And it was the 11th Hour Racing Team which had lent its spare mast to Benjamin Dutreux's crew to finish the race.

Faustine Merret, all-round champion of the Windsurfer European Championship

Former Olympic champion Faustine Merret won the Windsurfer European Championship, held in Carnac from June 7 to 11.

Erwan Le Roux takes Audrey Ogereau on board for the next Jacques Vabre

The skipper of Koesio, winner of the last Pro Sailing Tour, is teaming up with sailor Audrey Ogereau on the next Jacques Vabre.

©Jérémie Lecaudey/Koesio
©Jérémie Lecaudey/Koesio

Normandy Channel Race: Ambrogio Beccaria and Kevin Bloch win ahead of Ian Lipinski and Antoine Carpentier!

©Jean Marie Liot
jean Marie Liot

The crew of Alla grande Pirelli won this 1000-mile race in the English Channel and Celtic Sea, starting and finishing in Caen.

Alexia Barrier presents her round-the-world ULTIM project

©idec/marie cortial
©idec/marie cortial

Sailor Alexia Barrier has made official her Jules Verne Trophy project aboard the maxi trimaran IDEC, and with an all-female crew. She will be supported by CIC and IDEC SPORT.

Line closed for Golden Globe Race 2022

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©ggr

The last competitor in the Golden Globe Race 2022 crossed the finish line on Friday, June 9, 2023. But having made a technical stopover, Jérémy Bagshaw does not feature in the main ranking. Prize-giving ceremony in Les Sables d'Olonne on Saturday June 24!

Paprec becomes title partner of the Solitaire du Figaro

© Maxince Haïçaguer
maxince Haïçaguer

Groupe Paprec confirms its commitment to the famous solo race, which will be known as La Solitaire du Figaro-Paprec.

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