Privilège Marine and the Vendée Globe, two key institutions in Les Sables d'Olonne, celebrate a natural alliance rooted in the shared history of their founder: Philippe Jeantot. An iconic figure in the world of sailing, skipper Philippe Jeantot is not only the creator of the Vendée Globe, the non-stop solo race around the world, but also the founder of the Privilège Marine shipyard, dedicated to the construction of cruising catamarans. These two Vendée-based entities, born from the mind of a visionary man, share the same ambition for excellence in offshore sailing and the same passion for ocean exploration.
Geographically anchored at the heart of global yachting
Les Sables d'Olonne, in addition to being the starting and finishing port for the Vendée Globe, has always been home to the Privilège Marine shipyard. This emblematic location on the Atlantic coast is a magnet for sailors and offshore enthusiasts, giving the two brands a unique legitimacy in the nautical world. This privileged geographical location enables Privilège catamarans and the boats in the Vendée Globe fleet to benefit from a maritime environment for the development of their equipment and technologies.
A special series that embodies Jeantot's heritage
This limited edition "Privilège Vendée Globe" embodies the spirit of adventure inspired by Philippe Jeantot, combining the craftsmanship of Privilège with the technical demands of round-the-world racing. These catamarans, inspired by the innovations of the IMOCA class, are designed to offer sturdiness and autonomy on the high seas, while paying tribute to the challenge of solo sailing initiated by the Vendée Globe. This legitimate partnership celebrates Jeantot's heritage by offering boats that are ready for major crossings, and deeply rooted in the Vendée nautical tradition.
Collaboration with skipper Arnaud Boissières
Skipper Arnaud Boissières, well known to ocean racing enthusiasts and based in Les Sables d'Olonne, brings his expertise to this limited series. Having taken part in four editions of the Vendée Globe, and racing in the latest edition in 2024, Arnaud Boissières has contributed to optimizing the catamarans' performance and safety by providing technical advice. He has also worked on sustainable energy management on board, an essential criterion for extended crossings.
A celebration of Vendée know-how
Alain Leboeuf, President of the Vendée Globe, highlights this partnership as a reflection of the "spirit of innovation" that characterizes the Vendée department and its sea-oriented businesses. This partnership between Privilège Marine and the Vendée Globe demonstrates the shared ambition of these two players to promote exceptional nautical expertise and to contribute to the promotion of the French art of sailing.
These exceptional catamarans are available to order now, with iconic models like the Privilège Signature 510, 580 and 650, each designed to meet the demands of blue water cruising and offer confident sailing on all the world's seas.
