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9.15.22

Taking flight across Biscay

After a quiet start in the early afternoon, the fleet of 28 IMOCAs has picked up the pace considerab…

9.15.22

H-2 BEFORE THE ‘48 HEURES’: FINAL THOUGHTS DOCKSIDE

This morning, the teams were busy on the pontoons of Lorient La Base, which was packed solid with IM…

9.15.22

48 HOURS: A COURSE IN ALL DIRECTIONS

At 14:38 hours local time in Lorient, the IMOCAs will set sail for a 48-hour sprint across the Bay o…

9.15.22

3 questions for Guillaume Verdier “The architecture of the new IMOCAs is reminiscent of that of motor boats!”

With four boats launched this year (Biotherm, Holcim-PRB, Maître Coq, V&B-Mayenne-Monbana), the nava…

9.14.22

40 variations on a theme for the speed runs off Lorient

The 12th Défi Azimut is up and running.

9.14.22

SPEED RUNS, THE INSTRUCTIONS

With 28 boats on the start line, the organisation of the Runs has evolved this year. The fleet has b…

9.14.22

La Base is buzzing as the IMOCA fleet prepares for the Défi Azimut with the Route du Rhum and The Ocean Race upcoming

The pontoons at La Base marina in Lorient are buzzing this week as the IMOCA Class prepares for its …

9.13.22

THE DÉFI AZIMUT, WARMING UP FOR A LEGEND

This year, four IMOCAs will compete in the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération in crewed format.

9.13.22

The long and wonderful history enjoyed by the Défi Azimut and the Cité de la Voile

There is a long history between the Défi Azimut and the Cité de la Voile Éric-Tabarly, which dates r…

9.13.22

Who’s capable of beating Apivia?!

The reigning champion has won it all this year (Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race and the Vendée Arctique L…

9.13.22

Interview with James Harayda : “The Défi Azimut is shaping up to be an incredible week!”

They are the Défi Azimut rookies and are making their first foray into IMOCA, we meet them!

9.10.22

Interview with Oliver Heer: “I was the co-skipper on Hugo Boss. My boat today is easier to sail!”

They’re the Défi Azimut rookies and they’re making their first foray into IMOCA. We meet up with the…

9.9.22

12th Défi Azimut – Lorient Agglomération: request the programme!

It’s the start of the autumn term for offshore racing and Lorient La Base is fervently preparing to …

9.9.22

Interview with Hubert Lemonnier: the skipper whisperer

Deputy Race Director to Jacques Caraës for the past two Vendée Globes, Hubert is taking up the role …

9.8.22

Financed by the Region, ENS Rennes and participating businesses, Eco Sailing Design® is eager for Breton companies designing and building racing yacht

Financed by the Region, ENS Rennes and participating businesses, Eco Sailing Design® is eager for Br…

8.31.22

Interview with Eric Bellion: “The Défi Azimut has really got into its stride. I’m coming into it with complete confidence”

They’re the rookies of the Défi Azimut, making their first foray into IMOCA. Let’s meet them!

8.29.22

PRB becomes Holcim-PRB

On Monday 22 August at Lorient La Base, Kévin Escoffier and his team unveiled the new livery on thei…

8.25.22

Interview with Louis Duc: “On the boats with daggerboards, we’re going to have a battle royal!”

They’re among the rookies of the Défi Azimut and they’re just starting out in IMOCA. We get the low-…

8.4.22

Peak season for launches at Lorient La Base

It’s a hive of activity at Lorient La Base in Brittany right now where the teams from the IMOCA clas…