Brest, January 26, 2026 – The all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC made sailing history this weekend by becoming the first 100% female team to complete a non-stop round-the-world voyage aboard a maxi-trimaran. After 57 days, 21 hours, and 20 minutes of intense sailing, the eight women crossed the finish line of the Trophée …
Catamarans have long given way to trimarans in offshore racing. Yet catamarans were once the boats behind many legendary feats. Here’s a look at Jet Services, later renamed Commodore Explorer, a catamaran that became a legend in offshore racing and the Jules Verne Trophy. Key Points The Commodore Explorer, formerly Jet Services V, is much …
By winning the Transat Café L’Or and then the Ocean Fifty Series 2025 championship, the trimaran Viabilis Océans and its skipper Baptiste Hulin have achieved an exceptional season. This performance is the result of both sporting excellence and the building of a united team, supported by the BE Racing stable and partner Viabilis. Here’s an …
Key Takeaways A Mythical Leg: A Human and Technical Challenge Having set off from Réunion Island on November 22, 2025, the 8 GLOBE40 teams first had to contend with the calms of the Mascarene High, a dreaded but inevitable passage. Once through this zone, the push south began: skippers gradually descended to 40°, then 45° …
Offshore racing has greatly contributed to the popularity of competitive sailing and the democratization of sailing practice. Major transatlantic races and around-the-world races have inspired many sea lovers and adventure seekers. Today, the world of sailboat racing has become structured, and different **racing sailboats** are organized into classes or ratings. So, what are the different …
After a 2024 season marked by over 55,000 nautical miles sailed, the maxi-trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3 is preparing to return to the sea. Starting in June 2025, the trimaran, competing in the Ultim class, will embark on a short but strategic season focused on double-handed sailing and the
The crew of the trimaran Sodebo, led by Thomas Coville, is setting off again for the Jules Verne Trophy and an attempt to break the world record. The boat and its crew are on standby for a weather window between mid-December and mid-January. After a remarkable second place in the Transat Café l’Or, Thomas Coville …
Some boats stand above the rest. Boats that are well-born, well-skippered, and well-managed. IDEC Sport, formerly Groupama 3, is one of the trimarans that will go down in offshore racing history. A look back at the story of a multihull with multiple records. In the history of offshore racing, there are legendary boats, like the …
Sam Goodchild has once again claimed the title of IMOCA Globe Series Champion, ahead of Jérémie Beyou and Justine Mettraux. As the year draws to a close, the British skipper’s victory marks a crowning achievement, especially after joining the Macif team in the second half of 2025. Key Takeaways 2025 Season: Consistency and Opportunity Uncertain …
A surge of new talents is redefining offshore racing, and few represent this dynamic shift quite like jean-baptiste ternon. With a focus on the exhilarating mini 6.50 and class40 categories, his journey offers unique insight into what drives innovation in boat design and solo sailing performance today. As interest grows around ocean racers who excel independently across vast seas, …