A 29-year-old French skipper, Pierre-Louis Attwell has been building a solid path in offshore racing for several years. He now enters the IMOCA Class with his RESILIENT project, continuing his commitment.
From a very young age, he discovered sailing alongside his father on the family boat. This passion, which stayed with him for nearly fifteen years, eventually became his profession.
He first worked as a sailing instructor and sports educator at a sailing school in Honfleur (Calvados), before gradually turning toward competition. In 2017, he launched the project “Vogue avec un Crohn.” In 2018, he took part in his first Solitaire du Figaro, marking the beginning of his offshore racing career.
Holding a University Diploma in Health Democracy, Pierre-Louis is actively involved in representing patients with various healthcare stakeholders, including public institutions, industry partners, healthcare professionals, and patient organizations.
Since January 2026, Pierre-Louis has been the official ambassador of AFA Crohn RCH France.
2025 : Transat Café L’Or Normandie Le Havre - 11th
2025 : Les Sables – Horta - 10th
2025 : CIC Normandy Channel Race - DNF
2024 : CIC Normandy Channel Race - 14th
2024 : Transat Québec Saint-Malo - 3rd
2024 : The Atlantic Cup - 2nd
2024 : Niji40 Transat Belle-Île – Marie-Galante - 3rd
2023 : Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre - 9th
2023 : 40 Malouine LAMOTTE - DNS
2023 : Rolex Fastnet Race - 7th
2023 : Les Sables – Horta (overall) - 7th
2023 : CIC Normandy Channel Race - 7th
2022 : Route du Rhum - 27th
2022 : La 40 Malouine LAMOTTE - 24th
2021 : Transat Jacques Vabre - 25th
2021 : Rolex Fastnet Race - 13th
2021 : Les Sables – Horta - 15th
2021 : Normandy Channel Race - 14th
2020 : Transat Québec Saint-Malo - cancelled
2020 : Normandy Channel Race - DNF
2019 : Transat Jacques Vabre - 11th
2019 : La 40' Malouine SACIB - 5th
2019 : Normandy Channel Race - 7th
2018 : Allmer Cup - 25th
2018 : Solo Normandie - 20th
2018 : Solitaire URGO Le Figaro - 34th
2017 : Launch of the Vogue avec un Crohn project
| Name | RESILIENT |
|---|---|
| Sail number | FRA 1000 |
| Architect | Finot - Conq |
| Construction | 2007, Multiplast, Vannes |
| Former names | DCNS, Comme Un Seul Homme, Groupe APICIL, Lazare |
| Length | 18,28 m |
| Beam | 5,85 m |
| Draught | 4,5 m |
| Weight | 8,5 tonnes |
| Mast height | 29 m |
| Mast type | Wing mast |
| Foils | No |
| Sail area max. | |
| Upwind | 350 m2 |
| Downwind | 610 m2 |
It’s impossible not to be impressed by Pierre-Louis Attwell, who has entered the IMOCA Class this year determined to make his mark not only as a sailor with the dream of competing in the next Vendée Globe, but also as a …
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