A flagship event for an exceptional year
2024 will be remembered as an exceptional year for French sailing. The calendar kicked off in January with the Arkea Ultim Challenge, the first solo round-the-world Ultim race, before continuing with two iconic transatlantic races in, preamble to the Vendée Globe, The Transat CIC and the New-York Vendée. This summer, the Olympic Games made their mark with three French medals, cheered on daily by over 12,000 spectators in the Bay of Marseille.
The major events didn't stop there. The America's Cup and the start of the legendary Vendée Globe once again confirmed France's position as an essential sailing nation. These feats, combined with performances in windsurfing, wingfoil, kiteboarding and Olympic sailing, reaffirm France's place among the world leaders in the sport.
A prestigious evening at the Olympia
On December 16, the Fédération Française de Voile (French Sailing Federation) invites the public to the Olympia for an evening rich in emotion. Spectators will discover the most outstanding sailing films of 2024, before witnessing the revelation of the year's hopefuls and coaches. The highlight, of course, will be the proclamation of the Sailor of the Year 2024, who will succeed Lauriane Nolot, crowned in 2023 for her exceptional career.
Nominees for Sailor of the Year 2024
This year's list of candidates reflects the diversity and richness of French sailing:
- Charles Caudrelier (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild): winner of the Arkea Ultim Challenge in Ultim.
- Pauline Courtois and her crew : first in the Women's Match Racing world rankings.
- Charlie Dalin (Macif Santé Prévoyance): winner of the New-York Vendée and leader of the IMOCA ranking.
- Erwan Fischer and Clément Péquin 49er world champions.
- Mathis Ghio world and European Wingfoil Champion.
- Pierre Mortefon double world windsurfing slalom champion.
- Lauriane Nolot olympic silver medallist and world and European kitesurfing champion.
- Charline Picon and Sarah Steyeart olympic bronze medallists in 49er FX.
- Yoann Richomme (Paprec - Arkéa): winner of The Transat CIC in the IMOCA class.
Vote and take part in choosing the Sailor of the Year 2024
The public vote, open until December 15, will be taken into account by the jury to determine the winner. Over 10,000 votes are expected to be cast for these exceptional athletes. To vote, visit the official website of the Fédération Française de Voile.
Admission to Olympia is free for FFVoile members, who can also invite a guest.
