he French sailor Elodie Bonafous’ spectacular start to her career in the IMOCA Class continued today as she followed up second place in the Course des Caps earlier this month with her first victory in the Class in the Rolex Fastnet Race. Racing with French veteran Yann Eliès, alongside Basile Bourgnon and Gaston Morvan of France, […]
Giovanni Soldini and Ferrari unveiled the Hypersail project this Wednesday — a 100-foot flying monohull with which he aims to break the round-the-world sailing record. Launch planned for 2026. It will be a first in offshore racing. On Wednesday, June 25, Giovanni Soldini and his sponsor Ferrari unveiled the Hypersail project: a 100-foot monohull that […]
n just a few months, the Gitana Team will unveil a remarkable new vessel: the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, known by its project name Gitana 18. This will be the 28th yacht in the prestigious lineage of the Rothschild family. Announced in December 2023, the new boat has been under construction in Lorient, growing day […]
️ NDA: ‘non-disclosure agreement’ In a few months’ time, Gitana Team will welcome a new boat to the fold, the 28th in the legendary line of boats synonymous with Ariane de Rothschild’s family. First announced in December 2023, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, bearing the project name Gitana 18, has been in build ever […]
Since partnering with Justine Mettraux in 2024, long-time sponsor TeamWork and new co-sponsor Groupe Snef have decided to launch the build of a brand new IMOCA. It is aboard this Guillaume Verdier-designed yacht, tailor-made for the Swiss sailor, that Justine will take on the next Vendée Globe. Construction will begin in April 2026 at CDK […]
He speaks in a calm and quiet voice, yet every intonation reveals deep conviction and a passion for his craft — which he recounts with remarkable perspective. At 54, Guillaume Verdier is a star of naval architecture. His boats have won almost everything. The Vendée Globe winner, Macif Santé Prévoyance? That was him. The Ocean […]
Behind the Sails of Magic Carpet EStep aboard the latest 100ft Maxi designed by Guillaume Verdier and his team — Magic Carpet E pushes the boundaries of performance, elegance, and innovation.Discover the vision, the engineering, and the spirit behind this extraordinary yacht.➡️ Watch the full video now and dive into the future of sailing.
The assembly phase of the composite platform of Gitana 18, the future Ultim trimaran of Charles Caudrelier, is in full swing, with its launch scheduled for the end of September. With this new trimaran, expectations are high. “Today I’m not afraid to say that the gap between Gitana 17 and Gitana 18 is greater than […]
Magic Carpet-e, the latest member of the Maxi class, is taking part in its first regatta this week: Palma Vela. Designed by the naval architecture firm Guillaume Verdier, this new 100-foot yacht features a canting keel that tilts both aft and sideways, and it’s powered by a battery system. An innovative superyacht that required nearly […]
3rd in the last Vendée Globe, skipper Sébastien Simon will line up for the Vendée Globe 2028 at the helm of a new boat. The skipper and his sponsor, the Dubreuil group from Vendée, have chosen the architect Guillaume Verdier. Launch date: August 2026. Sébastien Simon, 3rd of the 2024 Vendée Globe, and his sponsor, […]
First, we hear from Charlie Dalin, the Vendée Globe champion, who shares his journey to victory. Dalin talks about the intense preparation, the strategic decisions, and the emotional highs and lows of the race. His story is of perseverance and triumph, setting a new solo circumnavigation record. Next, North Sails President, Ken Read offers his perspective on […]
The team reveals plans for a new, cutting-edge IMOCA 60 to be launched in time to compete in the next around the world race. The DMG MORI Sailing Team is announcing a new build of an IMOCA 60 with the aim of participating in the The Ocean Race 2027 and the Vendée Globe 2028. With […]
One week after his victory in the Vendée Globe, we sat down with Charlie Dalin to reflect on his performance and the intensity of this round-the-world race, completed in a mind-blowing 64 days. We discussed his seasons in the Figaro class, his fierce rival Yoann Richomme, and the mental training he’s been working on for […]
French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place at 00h27 (UTC) on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner. It’s the first time a sailor from Les Sables d’Olonne, where the legendary solo round […]
At the helm of his boat designed by Guillaume Verdier’s team, the Norman skipper crossed the finish line in the early hours of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 8:24 a.m. off Les Sables d’Olonne, completing his solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation in 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes and 49 seconds. A historic victory for Charlie, […]
After a few seasons accompanying skippers such as Thibaut Vauchel-Camus in Ocean Fifty and Aurélien Ducroz in Class40, the experienced Vincent Riou is back at the helm of his own project. Launched on February 19, his new Class40 is ambitious: a single rudder and a flap on the keel. Ahead of his return to competition […]
“It is unbelievable, I never did expect that I would be along side other sailing greats”expressed Jay. “Looking back at all the years it took to achieve this Mini project, I am happy that after the second attempt it was a success. The feeling of accomplishment hasn’t quite set in yet, but one thing is […]
The announcement was eagerly awaited. It is a new maxi-trimaran that the Gitana Team is going to build. Designed by Guillaume Verdier’s team and the Gitana design team, Gitana 18 is due to be launched in September 2025. With 150 years of maritime history, the Gitana boats are undeniably part of the history of […]
Emirates Team New Zealand, Imoca Macif, Maxi Edmond de Rothschild… They all bear the signature of Guillaume Verdier. The naval architect, formerly with Finot-Conq and VPLP, looks back on his exciting career and discusses his vision of racing boats in the second episode of our interview with Guillaume Verdier. Voiles et Voiliers: What do […]