The mutual insurance group MACSF continues its commitment to sailing with a new ambition, a new skipper, and a new boat.

Having participated in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 editions of the Vendée Globe, MACSF is now setting its sights on the 2028 race with skipper Corentin Horeau.

"Corentin Horeau is a skipper who reflects our values: humble, approachable, and ambitious. He is an extremely talented sailor and one of the rising stars in offshore racing in France. We are very proud to carry on this Vendée Globe project with him—a project closely followed by our employees and our community of healthcare professionals. This remarkable human and sporting adventure broadens our horizons and inspires us all to go further and achieve our best,"said Stéphane Dessirier, CEO of the MACSF Group.

MACSF is also acquiring the IMOCA Paprec Arkéa, one of the most competitive boats in its class, notably having finished second in the last Vendée Globe.

During the 2025 season, Corentin Horeau will be co-skipper alongside Yoann Richomme on this boat before racing under MACSF colors in 2026. He will begin earning points toward qualifying for the next Vendée Globe.

"Sailing the Vendée Globe is one of my biggest dreams, and I’m thrilled to join the MACSF Sailing Team to pursue that goal. I truly feel ready for this adventure. Thanks to the 2025 season as co-skipper on what will become the MACSF IMOCA, I’ll gain valuable experience and learn to master the boat. I’m convinced I can achieve great results," said Corentin Horeau.

This new chapter in sailing for MACSF continues the long-standing partnership of trust with Alain Gautier and his technical team, who will be responsible for preparing the boat and the upcoming races.

"I’m very pleased that MACSF is once again placing its trust in my team for the next four years. After several months of meetings and discussions to shape this 2028 Vendée Globe project, I’m confident in our decisions. This new boat is fast and versatile, with huge potential. Corentin already has an impressive track record and is a very promising IMOCA skipper. We’re excited to begin working together," said Alain Gautier, MACSF team manager.

Sailing and ocean racing have been part of MACSF’s story for nearly 50 years. "For us, sailing is more than just sports sponsorship—it’s a long-term commitment that aligns closely with our core values," concluded Stéphane Dessirier.

CORENTIN HOREAU – RACE RESULTS SINCE 2022

2025:

  • 10th in the Transat Paprec with Lola Billy (Figaro Beneteau 3)

2024:

  • 1st in the Finistère Atlantique aboard Maxi Banque Populaire XI with Armel Le Cléac’h (Ultim, crewed)
  • 1st in Spi Ouest-France (Open 7.50 class)
  • 9th in the NIJI40 between Belle-Île-en-Mer and Marie-Galante with Erwan Le Draoulec and Thomas Rouxel (Class40)
  • 1st in the Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest with Elodie Bonafous (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 2nd in the Route des Terre-Neuvas with Baptiste Hulin (Ocean Fifty)

2023:

  • 1st in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • Crowned French Offshore Racing Champion (Championnat de France Elite de Course au Large)
  • 10th in the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre with Benjamin Dutreux (IMOCA)
  • 1st in Solo Maître CoQ (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 2nd in Spi Ouest-France with Thomas Rouxel and crew (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 3rd in the Transat Paprec with Pauline Courtois (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 2nd in the Tour de Bretagne with Basile Bourgnon (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 2nd in the Solo Guy Cotten (Figaro Beneteau 3)

2022:

  • 4th in Solo Maître CoQ (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 7th in the Sardinha Cup with Julien Villion (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 5th in Solo Concarneau Guy Cotten (Figaro Beneteau 3)
  • 13th in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec

 

RACE PROGRAMME

As co-skipper in 2025:

  • Rolex Fastnet Race (July)
  • The Ocean Race Europe (August, crewed)
  • Transat Café L’Or (October, double-handed)

As skipper for MACSF from 2026 onward:

Programme currently under development.


Source: MACSF / Translated by AI