After three years in Class40, Café Joyeux and Nico are reaching a new milestone together and embarking on the IMOCA circuit, with their sights set on the 2028 Vendée Globe.
With two years of experience with Team Hublot under his belt, Simon will bring his valuable expertise to help Nico get to grips with his new boat.
After competing against each other for many years in Mini and Class40, Simon and Nico will now be teaming up on the same boat.
A former consultant at McKinsey, I decided to pursue my lifelong passion: ocean racing. Today, I sail under the Café Joyeux colours to promote the values of inclusion, with a common goal: the 2028 Vendée Globe.
2025 : 4th Défi Azimut
2024: 4th in The Transat CIC (Class40)
2023: 12th in the Transat Jacques Vabre (Class40)
2022: 15th in the Route du Rhum (Class40)
2021: 13th in the Transat Jacques Vabre (Class40)
2019: 2nd in the Mini Transat 6.50
2015: 9th in the Mini Transat 6.50