Rudder damage for the Maxi Banque Populaire XI in the Arkea Ultim Challenge
After 37 days of racing and in second place behind Maxi Edmond de Rotschild on the climb back up the Atlantic, Armel le Cléac'h has suffered two major rudder failures in 48 hours. The sailor has been forced to divert to Rio de Janeiro for another technical stopover to diagnose the damage and consider the next steps.
Last European Singlehanded Dinghy Championship
From February 18 to 23, 2024, 5 months before the Paris Olympic Games, laser sailors will gather in Athens, Greece, to compete in the last European Solo Dinghy Championship (ILCA 6 and 7) of the Olympiad. The first French athlete to be selected, Louise Cervera will be present. However, Jean-Baptiste Bernaz, who has just returned from his World Championship in Australia, will not be taking part.
CNTL-Marseille waives entry fees for Massilia Cup Inshore
The Massilia Cup Inshore 2024, organized by CNTL-Marseille, will be held from April 12 to 14. And for this new edition, the organization has decided to waive registration fees. The CNTL's aim is to reach out to crews who are currently far removed from regattas, and to attract a new audience of young sailors. In return, a contribution is now required for shore services (drinks, food, clothing), which are optional and on order.
Dismasting and rescue on the Global Solo Challenge
Ronnie Simpson, American veteran and participant in the Global Solo Challenge, has dismasted as the fleet sails through the particularly rough South Seas. Although the sailor was not injured, the wind and waves made the situation critical as he was 650 miles due east-southeast of Buenos Aires. He was rescued by the Taiwanese vessel Sakizaya Youth and had to bid farewell to his yacht Shipyard Brewing.
Victory for Marie Tabarly and Pen Duick VI on stage 3 of the OGR
Pen Duick VI FR (14) was the first to cross the finish line in Punta del Este at 15:55 UTC on February 13, after 30 days of hard racing. Although he took first place on Leg 3, the positions in the IRC rankings are still too close to call for a double leg victory.
Offshore racing takes center stage at ENVSN Foils Jounées
The Foils Journée at ENVSN-Baie de Quiberon returns from April 12 to 14, 2024. This 8th edition will feature ocean racing, the French sailing team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the America's Cup. Team Actual will be sponsoring the event.
Cap Martinique sets off from La Trinité-sur-Mer on April 14
Open to all, the Cap Martinique will welcome 68 boats and 111 sailors departing from La Trinité-sur-Mer on April 14. Following the success of the first edition in 2022, the 3,800-mile race returns to Fort-de-France in Martinique.
Cheating in the 2020 Vendée Globe
On February 13, the Vendée Globe announced that it had received information from the President of the FFVoile concerning the receipt of an anonymous e-mail implicating a skipper who had allegedly benefited from routing information on the last Vendée Globe. Screenshots of a WhatsApp discussion between a couple were also received by several media, incriminating Clarisse Crémer and her husband, Tanguy Le Turquais. The latter, via their social networks, have refuted these accusations and are at the disposal of the FFVoile to explain themselves.
The Paprec 600 returns in 2024
The PAPREC 600 Saint-Tropez, a 600-mile race in the Mediterranean, returns from May 20 to 26, thanks to the support of Paprec, which became the title partner of the ocean race in 2023. Previously, the race was called Les 900 Nautique de Saint-Tropez and Au Large de Saint Tropez. The start will be in front of Saint-Tropez for professionals and amateurs on IRC-rated sailboats, in crew, double-handed and solo configurations.
A new partner for the Porquerolles Yacht Club
From June 17 to 23, 2024, the Yacht Club de Porquerolles is organizing the 12m JI World Championship. The SFA Group, French designer and manufacturer of domestic and professional solutions, is committed to the club as a partner of the World Championship.
UpWind by Mer Concept, a 100% women's Ocean Fifty team
Mer Concept launches UpWind program which recruits and trains female sailors from around the world. They will form a crew on the Ocean Fifty 2024 circuit, led by Italian Francesca Clapcich, before one of them takes part in the Route du Rhum 2026. Ocean Fifty is Armel Tripon's former boat.
A new technical stopover for Anthony Marchand on the Arkea Ultim Challenge
After Capetown in South Africa on January 26 and 27, 2024, Anthony Marchand on Actual Ultim 3 had to make a second stop, this time in New Zealand. He reached Dunedin, on the south-east coast of New Zealand's South Island, on February 10 to repair a break in the device that keeps the starboard foil in the down position. He set off again on February 11, after the minimum stopover time.
