2022

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

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…

8.2.22

The Ocean Race Mode within Le Défi Azimut

Every year, the Défi Azimut boasts a plethora of new features to guarantee a showstopping spectacle …

7.26.22

Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 2022: fully booked!

30 competitors, 7 new boats, 9 rookies