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9.13.24

Thomas Ruyant: "Nothing is set in stone!"

“Now, we're in pretty nice conditions.”

9.13.24

Yoann Richomme: “I feel well with the boat and I chose the right sail!”

“I made a great comeback after a slightly missed start.”

9.13.24

Benjamin Dutreux: "It was intense!"

“We got off to a nice start, and it was great to have some boats around.

9.13.24

Charlie Dalin: “Yesterday was fantastic”.

Hello! This is Charlie from MACIF Santé Prévoyance.

9.13.24

Dismasting of Fortinet - Best Western

At 3:30 am on Friday, September 13, the IMOCA Fortinet-Best Western dismasted while racing in thirte…

9.12.24

Our skipper words right before the 48TH!

In the end, 19 skippers will set off on the Azimut 48H this Thursday at 3pm. Discover their impressi…

9.12.24

A W-shaped route

A fast-paced course, with six waypoints (course markers) to round on a 455-mile route : “A bit W-sha…

9.12.24

OBR, Welcome on board!

15 men and 5 women will run the 48 Hours this Thursday and will experience the Azimut-Lorient Agglom…

9.11.24

Sam Goodchild, born to run !

Following an epic cavalcade in the Courreaux de Groix off Lorient, ultimately it was VULNERABLE - Sa…

9.24.23

The low-down on a breathtaking edition!

The 2023 edition of this Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération heralds a turning point for the multi-f…

9.23.23

48H Azimut: Challenge fulfilled

“Unsettled, intense, comprehensive, interesting, painful, fun, magical, full-on… Since 04:18 UTC thi…

9.23.23

Beyou - Cammas (Charal): victory to crown an epic night

After sailing a masterful race, Jérémie Beyou and Franck Cammas crossed the finish line of the Défi …

9.22.23

All to play for, verdict at dawn

Three retirements including one dismasting, four leaders grouped within 5 miles and an almighty batt…

9.21.23

Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération: 48 hours of fury and hope

Concentration, excitement, apprehension, every possible emotion was in evidence on the docks of Lori…

9.20.23

48H Azimut. A study of the scoresheet

Breeze, heavy seas, beating, reaching and running… Some bracing and varied conditions await the 34 c…

9.19.23

New faces: fresh talent in the Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération!

All systems go for the Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération 2023!

9.18.23

Newsflash: speed runs pushed back to Sunday

Given the extremely difficult weather conditions, Race Management has just announced a programme cha…

9.18.23

Records set to tumble in the Azimut

To note in this press release: • 20 to 30 knots of breeze for Wednesday’s Speed Runs • Conditions f…

9.18.23

Défi Azimut : the free access events

The 13th edition of the Défi Azimut – Lorient Agglomération is placed under the label of sharing wit…

9.14.23

Runs, instructions for use

For the second year, a system of pools and finals has been set up for the runs.