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9.20.26

« It is important to maintain a good mixture of sport and partner relations as that is central to the Défi. »

Review and outlook with the Défi's creator, Jean-Marie Corteville, aboard the catamaran Royale this …

9.19.26

Let's replay the game !

Read the statements from Corentin Horeau—MACSF—who placed 4th in the 48H AZIMUT, and Violette Dorang…

9.19.26

Café Joyeux with style!

With five boats having dropped out of the race, Café Joyeux is currently the only competitor in the …

9.19.26

Jérémie Beyou (Charal), 3rd: a hard-fought podium finish!

At 9:49:25 AM, Charal skippered by Jérémie Beyou crossed the finish line of the 2026 48 Heures Azimu…

9.19.26

The winner’s first words: 'Yes, it’s a perfect race'

After spraying champagne with his entire team on the deck of Macif Santé Prévoyance, Sam Goodchild l…

9.19.26

Sam Goodchild (Macif Santé Prévoyance) wins the 48 Heures Azimut

At 6:18:21 am, Macif Santé Prévoyance was the first to cross the finish line of the 2026 48 Heures A…

9.18.26

FLASH RETIREMENT // Masa Suzuki heading for Lorient

While in 13th position, Masa Suzuki informed Race Management at 9:50pm of his retirement from the 48…

9.18.26

Guillaume Verdier: "AI is not the one designing our boats!"

Guillaume Verdier participated today in the innovation conferences organized by the Défi Azimut Lori…

9.18.26

In the clutches of the anticyclone!

The leaders were certainly not hanging around last night or this morning. In fact, they were ahead o…

9.18.26

To each their own in the pressure stakes

With the last competitor rounding the BXA buoy at 05:33 am this morning, the whole fleet has been he…

9.17.26

48 H Azimut: front rolling in!

14 boats set sail in 18-20 knots of breeze along the 560-mile course labelled the 48 H Azimut, which…

9.17.26

“A course that fulfils the brief of the 48 H race”

An important dress rehearsal for the skippers prior to the Route du Rhum, the Défi Azimut is also a …

9.17.26

48 hours and 560 nautical miles full of uncertainty

At 3:30 p.m. this afternoon, the 14 IMOCA boats taking part to the 48 Hours Azimut will set off on a…

9.16.26

« Run, run, run »... Sam Goodchild, once again !

Sam Goodchild (Macif Santé Prévoyance) racks up today’s fastest time at an average speed of 32.1 kno…

9.16.26

“The Défi is the first step towards the next Vendée Globe…”

Antoine Mermod, President of Class IMOCA

9.15.26

A day dedicated to sharing

The 17 IMOCAs due to set sail on a series of speed Runs tomorrow were dockside at Lorient La Base in…

9.15.26

The starting line for the Defi Azimut is open on Virtual Regatta!

While the Defi Azimut has set up base at Lorient La Base, the virtual fleet sets off today at 2:00 P…

9.14.26

16th Defi Azimut-Lorient Agglomeration: the festivities have begun!

The Defi Azimut-Lorient Agglomeration has set up base at the Maison des Skippers, in the heart of th…

9.12.26

Did you enjoy The Ocean Race Atlantic? You will l You're going to love the Défi Azimut Lorient-Agglomération!

You're going to love the Défi Azimut Lorient-Agglomération! Following the success of The Ocean Race …

9.10.26

The spirit of the Defi Azimut carved into carbon fiber

This year, the winner of the Défi Azimut will receive a magnificent trophy made from recycled carbon…

9.9.26

7 days until you can watch the competition live on Youtube and France TV Sport!

With 7 days to go until the Défi Azimut, the 16th edition promises to be full of excitement, with tw…