At 9:49:25 AM, Charal skippered by Jérémie Beyou crossed the finish line of the 2026 48 Heures Azimut in third place. He completed the 556-nautical-mile course in 1 day, 18 hours, 19 minutes and 25 seconds, at an average speed of 13.1 knots. In total, he actually covered 650 miles at an average of 15 knots.

The battle was fierce, but his fighting spirit paid off against his closest rival for the third step of the podium. The three-time winner of the Défi Azimut and the Solitaire du Figaro, who is debuting his boat fresh from a major refit featuring a brand-new hull, also drew on his vast experience to hold off the charges of Corentin Horeau. A newcomer to the circuit at the helm of the boat Yoann Richomme sailed to second place in the last Vendée Globe, the MASCF skipper — whose record also includes a Solitaire du Figaro victory — gave him a real run for his money.

The two sailors undoubtedly served up the race's most thrilling duel, with the rounding of Azimut 1 last night as its highlight. After a close-hauled progression in the light winds of the high-pressure ridge, Corentin Horeau appeared well-placed to steal the show from the Charal skipper. But Beyou refused to give an inch, ultimately pipping his rival at the post — the latter having been forced to make one extra tack in the final stretches of the upwind leg. That was all it took for Jérémie Beyou to gain the upper hand by a precious handful of miles over his tenacious pursuer and drive his boat home. The reward: a thoroughly deserved place on the podium!