Tour de Bretagne à la Voile 2025: heading for PortâeurosLaâeurosForêt after a technical stopover in SaintâeurosMalo
After a break in Saintâeuros-Malo, marked by the official welcome and renewed participation of the corsair city, the 29 Figaro Beneteau 3 duos set off today at 12âeuros¯h on the second offshore leg of the Tour de Bretagne à la Voile 2025. This demanding 250-mile race (coef.âeuros¯3) takes them over two days and two nights to the heart of a complex course: rounding the Héaux de Bréhat, sailing as close as possible to the currents of the Finistère, passing around the lighthouses of Le Four, La Vieille, Eckmühl and Les Birvideaux, for an expected finish in the bay of PortâeurosLaâeurosForêt. A "mountain" route where cÃ'tière strategy, tidal management and piloting mastery will be essential. SaintâeurosMalo confirms its essential role, combining tradition and sporting ambition on the Figaro circuit.
Transat Café L'OR 2025: Le Havre celebrates from October 17 to 26 before the start of the race
From October 17 to 26, Le Havre will vibrate to the rhythm of the Transat Café L'OR with ten days of free festivities around the Bassin Paul Vatine. In the run-up to the departure for Martinique, 80 boats and 160 skippers will be on show in an eco-responsible village featuring concerts, foodtrucks, sailor encounters, children's workshops and theme days. The highlight of the show: fireworks on October 25 and the departure parade on Sunday 26. A popular festival to immerse you in the world of ocean racing.
Élodie Bonafous takes on a top-flight crew for her first IMOCA race
For her IMOCA debut, Ãlodie Bonafous will be taking part in the Course des Caps (June 24 to July 6) with an elite crew aboard Ãlodie Bonafous Association Petits Princes âeuros Quéguiner . Alongside him: Yann Eliès, his co-skipper for the season, Pascal Bidégorry, a performance expert, and Gaston Morvan, a young talent on the circuit. A perfectly complementary quartet, committed to a dynamic of learning and performance as they tackle the 2,000 tactical miles around the British Isles. This first collective challenge marks a key stage in the preparation for the Vendée Globe 2028.
Top start imminent for the 12 Heures Banque Populaire Grand Ouest in La Baule!
This Saturday, June 21 at 10am, Armel Le Cléac'h will kick off the very first edition of the 12 Heures Banque Populaire Grand Ouest in the Bay of Le Pouliguen. Thirty crews will take turns until 10pm on sport catamarans for a fun and enduring challenge. Fun activities, educational stands, live video and prize-giving ceremonies will also punctuate the day ashore, in the heart of La Baule. The village will open its doors on Friday, June 20, with free programming for the general public.
SailGP stops over in London before the competition's big return to Portsmouth
A month ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth (July 19-20), British SailGP team athletes made their mark in London by launching the festivities from Waterloo station. Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills and the Olympic team have announced a spectacular weekend ahead, with regattas at over 100 km/h, concerts by Tom Grennan and Pete Tong, and a premium experience by La Folie Douce x Ollie Dabbous. Portsmouth is set to vibrate to the rhythm of SailGP for the first time in three years.
Ares Management acquires a stake in the France SailGP Team alongside Kylian Mbappé
The France SailGP Team welcomes a major new investor: Ares Management, a global specialist in alternative asset management. By joining the consortium already backed by Kylian Mbappé, Ares marks its entry into the SailGP league, reinforcing the commercial momentum of this international sailing championship. The French team, operated by K-Challenge and led by Quentin Delapierre, is also backed by the Accor Group. Currently in 6th place overall, the team is aiming to gain momentum in the run-up to the Portsmouth Grand Prix on July 19 and 20.
Alan Roura commits Team AMAALA to The Ocean Race Europe 2025
Alan Roura will take the start of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 at the head of Team AMAALA, the Swiss sailor's new main partner. Joined by Hublot as official sponsor and timekeeper, Roura embarks on an unprecedented collective adventure with the ambition of preparing The Ocean Race 2027. The Swiss Offshore Team project combines human performance, environmental commitment and skills development, with the aim of raising the profile of Swiss know-how on the international ocean racing scene.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2025: a festival of elegance and competition from September 27 to October 5
From September 27 to October 5, 2025, the Voiles de Saint-Tropez will once again bring together tradition, modernity and excess, with over 3,500 sailors expected to take part. Maxi-yachts, classic sailboats and modern units will share the Gulf of St. Tropez to offer an exceptional maritime spectacle, both at sea and on land. Supported by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, this year's event is enriched by the support of Edmond de Rothschild and celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Maxi class. With prestigious competitions, a lively village and a festive spirit, this 27th edition promises to be a grand affair.
The Caraïbos Lacanau Pro 2025: surf, skate and music for a week of committed celebration
From July 7 to 13, 2025, Lacanau will host the 44th edition of the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro, the only French stop on the WSL QS 2000 circuit. In addition to the surfing competition featuring Europe's elite, the festival will offer entertainment, concerts, skate contests and a free-access village. Parasurfing, young hopefuls, promising wildcards and festive evenings will punctuate this week dedicated to sport, culture and environmental responsibility.
Sails of Change 8 shines on Lake Geneva: TF35 Trophy victory and podium finish at the Bol d'Or
Yann Guichard and his crew of Sails of Change 8 win the TF35 Trophy and finish second in the legendary Bol d'Or du Léman, just four minutes behind Realteam . After leading most of the race in very light conditions, the team put in a solid performance in this edition marked by calms and bounces. For its part, Sails of Change 10 finished 3rd in the Foiler 1 category after 17 hours of sailing, praising the team's commitment despite the vagaries of the water.
Yann Eliès joins Ãlodie Bonafous on the IMOCA boat Association Petits Princes âeuros Quéguiner
For her first IMOCA season, Élodie Bonafous will be able to count on the experience of Yann Eliès as co-skipper aboard Association Petits Princes âeuros Quéguiner . The three-time winner of the Solitaire du Figaro, an emblematic figure in ocean racing and a loyal member of the Quéguiner Group, brings his expertise, expertise and high standards to this project, which is both sporting and committed. The duo will compete in four major events in 2025, including the Transat Café L'Or, with a view to preparing for the Vendée Globe 2028.
Gitana 18: the new giant of the seas is adorned with an artwork by Quistrebert
Gitana 18, the future Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, unveils her visual identity ahead of her scheduled launch in autumn 2025. This 32-meter maxi-trimaran, designed to fly in the most demanding conditions, boasts a monumental work imagined by artists Florian and Michael Quistrebert, orchestrated by Jean-Baptiste Epron. Through this hypnotic fresco, Ariane de Rothschild continues the artistic collaboration begun with the Palais de Tokyo, affirming the encounter between contemporary art, technological innovation and the quest for oceanic performance.
Rolex TP52 World Championship 2025: the world's monohull elite duel in Cascais
From July 2 to 6, 2025, the best international crews gather in Cascais (Portugal) for the eagerly awaited Rolex TP52 World Championship, the pinnacle of the 52 SUPER SERIES circuit. Organized over five days and up to ten races, this top-level regatta brings together teams from all over the world, all competing aboard strictly identical 52-foot monohulls. Precision, cohesion and endurance will be essential to succeeding Gladiator winner in 2024. Rolex, partner of the event since 2017, thus continues to honor excellence in grand prix sailing.
Les Voiles du Vieux-Port 2025: Marseille celebrates the elegance of traditional sailing
From June 20 to 22, the harbor of Marseille hosts the 19th Voiles du Vieux-Port, bringing together over 30 classic yachts for three days of spectacular regattas. Organized by the Société Nautique de Marseille, the event features century-old boats such as Lulu (1897) or the prestigious American P Class, magnificently restored. On the program: daily regattas visible from the Corniche, a parade of elegance on Sunday morning, and immersion in over a century of yachting history.
Erwan Le Roux and Koesio strike hard in Saint-Malo for the opening of the Ocean Fifty Series
The 2025 Ocean Fifty Series season gets off to a flying start in Saint-Malo, with ten races contested over four days in technical conditions. At the end of some hotly contested races, it was Erwan Le Roux and his crew aboard Koesio who came out on top, thanks to their impressive consistency (9 podium finishes out of 10 races). They are ahead of Solidaires En Peloton from Thibaut Vauchel-Camus for just two points. Inter Invest completes the podium, tied with Lazare but with more round wins. Next act: Concarneau, June 25-29.
