Start of Transat Jacques Vabre confirmed for Sunday, October 29
After a few uncertainties linked to the weather, the 95 duos taking part will be lining up for the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The 4 classes will each set off at different times:
ULTIM: 1:05 p.m
Ocean Fifty: 1:17 p.m
IMOCA: 13h29
Class40: 13h41
Charlie Dalin forfeits on the Imoca MACIF Santé Prévoyance
The skipper of the Imoca MACIF Santé Prévoyance has announced his withdrawal from the Transat Jacques Vabre for medical reasons. He and co-skipper Pascal Bidégorry will still cross the start line, but will return to the port of Le Havre.
Middle Sea Race: Alexia Barrier wins in real time on Limosa
Alexia Barrier and her crew have won the Middle Sea race, the famous Mediterranean event, in real time . In the monohull class, the Wally 93 Bullitt, skippered by Andrea Recordati, was the winner.
No load-bearing rudder planes in the IMOCA class
In the run-up to the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre, during a general meeting, the IMOCA Class has decided not to adopt "T" shaped rudders and voted almost unanimously in favor of implementing new regulations to limit CO2 emissions from boat building.
Alinghi Red Bull Racing's Youth & Women teams unveiled
The twelve sailors who will make up the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team for next year's Youth & Puig Women's America's Cup have been announced following three selection phases since April, as well as in-depth evaluations by the selection committee. See you in September 2024 for the start of the competition in Barcelona.
Louis Vuitton on 37 e Amercia Cup
Louis Vuitton becomes Title Partner of the 37th America's Cup Barcelona and returns to organize its legendary qualifying stages, the Louis Vuitton Cup.
Start of the 2 e stage of the Boulangère Mini-Transat
La 2 e stage of the Boulangère Mini Transat will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The 88 skippers will head for Saint-François, Guadeloupe, from the Canaries, with 2700 miles to cover.
Maxime Nocher and Poema Newland, French Kitefoil Open Champions 2023
After winning all the races except one, which was not run, Maxime Nocher secured the title of Champion de France 2023 with a comfortable lead over Théo de Ramecourt, who finished in second place. Poema Newland also had an excellent second day, maintaining her position among the top five men to become French Champion, ahead of Héloise Pégourié, the reigning U21 European Champion.
Phil Sharp's IMOCA launched
Phil Sharp launched his Manuard design in Nantes. The third IMOCA built by the Black Pepper Yacht yard, OceansLab Innovations has no fossil fuels on board. Phil Sharp plans to compete in the single-handed transatlantic qualifier Le Retour la Base, which sets off from the West Indies on November 26.
Kevin Escoffier suspended for 18 months
Sailor Kevin Escoffier has been handed an 18-month suspension by the French Sailing Federation's disciplinary committee. This decision follows his hearing some two weeks ago, concerning allegations of inappropriate behavior towards a female member of the Holcim-PRB team's communications staff. The skipper has appealed against this decision, as has the French Sailing Federation, which felt that its own disciplinary committee had not been severe enough.
