SVR Lazartigue wins the Fastnet, beating the event record
In very rough conditions, the Ultim SVR Lazartigue won the legendary English race. In the IMOCA class, it was the crew of the very recent Macif, led by Charlie Dalin, who won. In Ocean Fifty, Luke Berry, assisted by Antoine Joubert aboard Le Rire Médecin-Lamotte, won, while in Class40, the crew of Everial came out on top. In the IRC, Botin 52 Caro won all classes.
An 8 e place for Team France on the American leg of the Sail GP
The crew led by Quentin Delapierre finished in 8th place e place in the Los Angeles leg of the Sail GP circuit. The French will be keen to make up for lost time on the next leg, to be held in Saint Tropez from September 9 to 10, 2023.
A new IMOCA for Sébastien Simon
Sablais skipper Sébastien Simon is back in the running for the Vendée Globe 2024, confirming the purchase of the former 11th Hour, with Groupe Dubreuil as title partner.
The British syndicate launches its AC40
The Ineos syndicate continues its training program, launching its AC 40 on the water of the next America's Cup in Barcelona.
Guillaume Pirouelle wins Solo Guy Cotten 2023
At the end of a final leg won by Corentin Horeau, consistency paid off for Guillaume Pirouelle, who came first overall in the Solo Guy Cotten 2023.
A figarist in ULTIM
Renowned Figaro racer Thierry Chabagny has been named co-skipper of Actual Ultim, along with Anthony Marchand, for the forthcoming Transat Jacques Vabre.
Record attempt aborted for Spindrift Racing
The giant trimaran led by Yann Guichard hit a UFO while ahead of schedule in its attempt to beat the Atlantic crossing record, held for 14 years by the same boat.
Markus Berthet wins the European WASZP Games 2023
Outsider Markus Berthet won the European WASZP Games 2023 ahead of 146 competitors.
