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Concarneau will pay tribute to Charlie Dalin on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Several months after the passing of the winner of the most recent Vendée Globe, a major gathering is being organized in the Breton town and on the water. For those who are unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be broadcast live.
A fleet gathered in Concarneau Bay
The tribute is set to begin in the late afternoon and will feature a major maritime segment. A fleet of boats is expected to gather in Concarneau Bay to honor the memory of the sailor, who died in June 2026 from cancer.
A flyover by the Patrouille de France is also scheduled to take place during the ceremony.
The choice of Concarneau holds special significance in the skipper?s career. Charlie Dalin had been a fixture on the offshore racing scene for many years and had won the most recent Vendée Globe.
Where can I watch the tribute to Charlie Dalin live?
The broadcast is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:10 p.m., as part of a partnership with France Télévisions.
According to the information provided, the live broadcast will be available on France.tv, on the France 3's regional sites in Brittany, the Pays de la Loire, and Normandy , as well as on the France 3 Bretagne Facebook page and the official Facebook page dedicated to the tribute . The France TV's sports channel must also offer the broadcast.
In Concarneau, those watching the event from shore will be able to follow the live coverage on a giant screen set up on the Corniche.
With a gathering on shore, boats assembled in the bay, and a national broadcast, the ceremony is intended to allow the offshore racing community and the public to collectively pay tribute to one of its leading figures.
