From an early age, Violette has been involved in the world of competitive sailing. After reaching the top level in light 420 sailing, crossing the English Channel in an Optimist at the age of 15, then the Straits of Gibraltar at 16, the sailor from La Rochelle developed a passion for ocean racing.
In 2018, she then decided to embark on her first adventure, the Mini Transat, and became the youngest woman to take part in this race. Violette doesn't stop there. A year later, she joined the Figaro circuit and competed in the Solitaire du Figaro for three consecutive seasons to perfect her skills in preparation for the Vendée Globe 2024. Determined, it was in 2023 that she acquired her IMOCA, Jean Le Cam's Farr design, which had already completed five round-the-world races.
Her 60-foot boat will carry the colors of the Apprentis d'Auteuil Foundation, which is committed to helping the most vulnerable young people and families, as well as those of over 120 MacDonalds restaurants.
2023: Transat Jacques Vabre - 21st
2023: Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération - 13th
2023: Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération - 13th
2022: Sardinha Cup - 4th double-handed with Julien Pulvé
2022: Solitaire du Figaro - 10th
2021: Solitaire du Figaro - 19th
| Name | DEVENIR |
|---|---|
| Sail number | FRA 01 |
| Architect | Farr Yacht Design |
| Construction | 2006, Port La Forêt |
| Former names | FONCIA, TC2, MOVISTAR, MAPFRE, Maître CoQ, Mare, Cheminées Poujoulat, Hubert, Finistère Mer Vent, Yes We Cam ! |
| Length | 18,28 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 5,90 m |
| Draught | 4,50 m |
| Weight | 8 tonnes |
| Mast height | 29 m |
| Mast type | Wing mast |
| Foils | No |
| Sail area max. | |
| Upwind | 300 m2 |
| Downwind | 620 m2 |
Morgan Lagravière, recent winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre, stopped by the IMOCA office to give us an update on the situation at sea. The 32 sailors taking part in the Retour à La Base, led by Yoann Richomme, are clos…
•••The IMOCA skippers are getting ready to set sail again, this time solo. The challenge is huge for the 32 sailors. Indeed, this race comes just a few days after the arrival of the last one.
•••At 0830hrs UTC on Tuesday morning 40 IMOCAs will finally set sail from Le Havre, meaning that the whole fleet with its four classes in the 16th Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre will be on its way to Fort de Franc…
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