Pirouelle and Ducelier win the CIC Normandy Channel Race 2026

There 17th edition of the CIC Normandy Channel Race delivered its verdict this Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:20 p.m., in Ouistreham: Guillaume Pirouelle and Jules Ducelier, aboard SOGESTRAN – SEAFRIGOcrossed the finish line as winners, after a thrilling race of 3 days, 2 hours and 20 minutesA historic achievement, since it is only the …

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The 17th edition of the CIC Normandy Channel Race: an express crossing of the English Channel in Class40

Normandy Channel race

There CIC Normandy Channel Race, a legendary race reserved for Class40, began its 17th edition with a start given on Sunday at 2 p.m. from the bay of Caen-OuistrehamThis competition, which mixes sports performance, maritime strategy And historical emotionhas once again proven its appeal to sailing and adventure enthusiasts. Between the lightning-fast crossing of the …

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Route du Rhum 2026: the Class40, a class more dynamic than ever despite soaring costs

voilier Class40

There Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe 2026 is shaping up to be a historical vintage for the Class40. With 49 boats registered – either the most represented class of this edition – the solo transatlantic race between Saint-Malo and Pointe-à-Pitre confirms its status as offshore racing laboratory. Despite the soaring costs (purchase, preparation, logistics), the Class40 …

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