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Team Paprec Arkéa (FRA)

Team Paprec Arkéa is one of the outstanding teams in offshore sailing. Richhomme's team has already achieved impressive results, including a second place in the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race and the 2023 Jaques Vabre transatlantic regatta, as well as victory in the return to the 2023 Base regatta. It is also actively involved in sustainability initiatives and participates in scientific projects on ocean health. Participation in the Vendée Globe, one of the most prestigious ocean races, is planned for 2024/25.

Skipper
Yoann Richomme

Yoann Richomme

Yoann Richomme

Yoann Richomme, 41, has already won several prestigious races and is considered a favourite for The Ocean Race Europe. The qualified naval architect has made a name for himself with numerous successes in offshore sailing. He is a two-time winner of the Solitaire du Figaro (2016 and 2019) and a two-time winner of the Red Rhum in Class 40 (2018 and 2022). He came second in his first circumnavigation, the Vendée Globe 2024/25 - Richomme sailed the distance to Cape Horn in 43 days, 11 hours, 25 minutes and 20 seconds, beating Armel Le Cléac'h's record from 2016 by more than three and a half days. He reached the finish line in Les Sables-d'Olonne after 65 days, 18 hours, 10 minutes and 2 seconds. Although he was over a week faster than the previous record holder Le Cléac'h, he was ultimately beaten by Charlie Dalin, who had beaten the old record by almost 10 days the day before.

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Team 6 (GER)

Skipper: tbd

Team 7 (FRA)

Skipper: tbd

Team 8 (ITA)

Skipper: tbd