From the shores of Lake Geneva, this Swiss sailor has already established himself on the offshore racing circuit and earned the respect of the French sailing community.
After years of outdoor adventures and sailing the M2 catamaran TeamWork on Lake Geneva, in 2014, Nils joined Bertrand Delesne on board the Class 40 in which the pair raced numerous events – including securing a 5th place in the 2015 Transat Jacques Vabres.
Nils continued to build on this success. In 2021 he replaced Justine Mettraux as helm on the Figaro Beneteau 3, again under the TeamWork colours, and proceeded to win the Transat Paprec double-handed race with partner Julien Villion. The two sailors also made history by setting a new course record.
The following year, Nils claimed 6th place in the flagship Solitaire Figaro race and the Vivi Trophy for Best International Skipper.
For 2023, Nils joins Oliver Heer as co-skipper for the Defi Azimut and Transat Jacques Vabre.
2023: Spi Ouest-France - 7th (Figaro with crew)
2022: Solitaire du Figaro - 6th
Solo Maître Coq - 16th
Sardinha Cup - 14th with Pierre Le Roy2021: 7th in Solo Maître Coq
2021: Double-handed Transat - Winner with Julien Villion
Tour of Brittany - 15th with Laurane Mettraux
La Solitaire du Figaro - 20th
2019: Class A World Championship - 12th
2016: Normandy Channel Race - 13th with Bertrand DELESNE
2015: Transat Jacques Vabre - 5th with Bertrand DELESNE
Les Sables - Horta - Les Sables - 3rd with Bertrand DELESNE
Les Sables - Horta - Les Sables - 4th (Stage 2)
2012: Bol d'Or - Winner