This year, the winner will receive a real trophy designed by BYKARBON, as well as a prize package, just like the skippers.

The Defi Azimut is back on the Virtual Regatta online gaming platform!

This immersive sailing simulation allows enthusiasts and experienced sailors alike to take part in real-time regattas, synchronised with the world’s biggest offshore races. Thanks to live-updated weather conditions and advanced navigation tools, virtual skippers can refine their strategies and improve their performance.

A special route has been created to span the 5 days of the event: Lorient → the Isles of Scilly → Fastnet → Lorient (~1,100 miles).

With over 1,300 of you already registered, join the virtual fleet of the 2026 Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération.

Registration is now open: https://www.virtualregatta.com/offshore-game

The race will start on 15 September at 2.00 pm, and the winners are expected to finish around 20 September.

The winner will be announced at the Tour de Groix prize-giving ceremony on Sunday 20 September at Lorient La Base.

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