Xavier Macaire discovered sailing in childhood alongside his father and developed a passion for racing at an early age. From the 420 dinghy to the Tour de France à la Voile, he trained on all types of boats before moving into boatbuilding.
Trained in sailing from a very young age, Xavier Macaire began his career racing dinghies before making a name for himself on the professional circuits. After competing in the Mini 6.50 class—where he secured a podium finish in the Mini Transat—he spent ten seasons in the Figaro class, claiming two leg victories in the Solitaire du Figaro, several overall podiums, and the title of French Elite Champion in 2015.
A versatile sailor, Xavier has also excelled in the Ocean Fifty and Class40 classes, notably winning the Niji40 Transat in 2024. His exemplary track record and offshore experience naturally led him to take on the IMOCA challenge.
In 2025, he takes a new step by becoming co-skipper with Justine Mettraux aboard the IMOCA TeamWork - Team Snef. Together, they will compete in an intense season highlighted by the Transat Café L’Or, a double-handed transatlantic race departing from Le Havre.
| Course | Rank | Boat | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Transat Café L'OR | 5th | EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE | 12j 16h 42min 28s |
| 2025 | Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération | 2nd | EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE | 1d 19h 44min 42s |
| 2025 | Rolex Fastnet Race | 5th | EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE | 2d 20h 08min 59sec |
| 2025 | Course des Caps - Boulogne sur Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord | 6th | EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE | 6j 10h 07min 47s |
| 2019 | Transat Café L'OR | 18th | FDJ UNITED | 15j 20h 09min 47s |
| 2019 | Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération | 17th | FDJ UNITED | 2j 02h 57min 34s |
2023: Transat Jacques Vabre Normandy – Le Havre – 6th overall // 2nd in the first leg
From 16 to 21 September, Lorient-La Base will once again be buzzing with excitement for the Défi Azimut. Now in its 15th year, the event brings together 12 pairs of skippers on their IMOCA boats for what promises to be a…
•••Relive the best moments of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, featuring a battle from start to finish for all the IMOCA boats and a first victory of the season for IMOCA Association Petits Princes-Quéguiner.
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