Sébastien Simon’s gamble has paid off! Just three months after launching his new boat, Groupe Dubreuil – Air Caraïbes, the skipper from the Vendée has finished 6th in the IMOCA class of the Route du Rhum.
•••Following the victory of Corentin Horeau (MACSF), with Boris Herrmann (Malizia 4) and Elodie Bonafous (Association Petits Princes-Quéguiner) rounding out the podium IMOCA.
•••A decisive move backed up by speed and a consistent attack gives Horeau the title and a ra…
•••Horta, 9 November 2026 – After a masterful start and an opening phase spent in the leading…
•••At the end of October, skipper Louis Duc launched the crowdfunded loan “Votre Épargne Auto…
•••Third in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe aboard MACIF Santé Prévoyance, Sam Goodc…
•••| 1st |    | 466 pts | ||
| 2nd |    | 430 pts | ||
| 3rd |  | 388 pts | ||
| 4th |  | Boris HERRMANN
MALIZIA 4 | MALIZIA 4 | 330 pts |
As part of its commitment to sustainability, the IMOCA class has recently introduced an experimental rule regarding the use of alternative materials in boat construction.
•••Last year the Class established its successful Green Sail rule that focused on reducing emissions in three areas of sail manufacturing – energy, waste and transportation. Now a more rigorous system is being put in place,…
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