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9.15.24

An edition synonymous with maturity

An integral part of the IMOCA Globe Series calendar since 2021, for the past three years the Défi Az…

9.15.24

Tour de Groix: Charal by a short bow

They had to fight hard right up to the finish line to earn victory in Sunday's Tour de Groix in fick…

9.15.24

Erratum on runs

In the end, Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) won the Azimut Runs!

9.14.24

Charlie Dalin, MACIF Santé Prévoyance wins the 48 Hours Azimut

At 09 h 14 min and 32 seconds, Charlie Dalin was the first to cross the finish line of the Azimut 48…

9.13.24

Thomas Ruyant: "Nothing is set in stone!"

“Now, we're in pretty nice conditions.”

9.13.24

Yoann Richomme: “I feel well with the boat and I chose the right sail!”

“I made a great comeback after a slightly missed start.”

9.13.24

Benjamin Dutreux: "It was intense!"

“We got off to a nice start, and it was great to have some boats around.

9.13.24

Charlie Dalin: “Yesterday was fantastic”.

Hello! This is Charlie from MACIF Santé Prévoyance.

9.13.24

Dismasting of Fortinet - Best Western

At 3:30 am on Friday, September 13, the IMOCA Fortinet-Best Western dismasted while racing in thirte…

9.12.24

Our skipper words right before the 48TH!

In the end, 19 skippers will set off on the Azimut 48H this Thursday at 3pm. Discover their impressi…

The Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération

The Défi Azimut is an atypical event in the offshore race world born 15 years ago. It’s the meeting between the IMOCA class which gathers together the skippers of the Vendée Globe and the Lorient-based company Azimut. It also aims to combine performance, innovation and strategy.

The events

RUNS – Crew Time
Off the Pointe du Talud


Wednesday 17 September 2025

The Runs are pure timed speed races.
The start will be given between the Island of Groix and the Pointe du Talud. Ready for the show ?

48-Hours Azimut, double-handed

Starting point Lorient La Base
Thursday 18th of September to Saturday 20th of September 2025

This is the Défi Azimut’s flagship event: one 48-hours sea passage, one skipper and one OBR (on-board reporter)
in the run-up to the Vendée Globe.

The boats will complete a looped circuit in the Atlantic Ocean and you’ll be able to track
their progress via the online cartography.

Chrono Tour de Groix – Crew

On Sunday 15th September 2024.

Just off the coast of Lorient, the island of Groix offers the ideal setting for a contact race that combines competition with a convivial atmosphere.

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