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9.20.25
Biotherm takes the win, Paprec Arkéa claims second place
Spectacular Coastal Race in Boka Bay marks the end of The Ocean Race Europe
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| Age | 50 (7/25/75) |
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| Top performance | Participation in three Volvo Ocean Races and three Olympic Games |
| Joined Imoca on | 2025 |
| Team | Holcim-PRB |
| Base | Lorient (FRANCE) |
Olympics, The Ocean Race… Carolijn Brouwer is one of those sailors with a truly exceptional career. A three-time Olympian and Volvo Ocean Race winner, the Dutch skipper combines experience, versatility, and a winning mindset. No matter the boat, she knows how to perform—and how to win. Now, she’s joining the IMOCA class with Team Holcim-PRB, with one clear goal ahead: The Ocean Race Europe 2025.
2017-8: Volvo Ocean Race - Winner with Dongfeng
2014-5: Volvo Ocean Race - 6th with Team SCA
2001: Europe World Championships - 2nd
1998: Europe World Championships - Winner
1998: Laser Radial World Championships - 2nd
1996: Europe World Championships - Winner
1993: Laser Radial World Championships - Winner
1991: Laser Radial World Championships - 2nd
| Name | HOLCIM - PRB |
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| Sail number | FRA 85 |
| Architect | Guillaume Verdier |
| Construction | 2022, Carrington, Southampton (GB) |
| Length | 18,28 m |
| Beam | 5,5 m |
| Draught | 4,5 m |
| Weight | NC |
| Mast height | 29 m |
| Mast type | Wing mast |
| Foils | Yes |
| Sail area max. | |
| Upwind | NC |
| Downwind | NC |
Spectacular Coastal Race in Boka Bay marks the end of The Ocean Race Europe
•••After six weeks of racing, Holcim-PRB sailed its final race of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 today in Montenegro. With a third-place finish in the coastal race in Boka Bay, the Swiss boat secured a spot on the podium, claim…
•••Painfully light winds along the Italian and French coasts overnight have meant slow sailing for the crews on the way from Genova to Boka Bay.
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