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Expert commentary from Yoann Richomme on the Vendée Arctique

Expert commentary from Yoann Richomme on the Vendée Arctique

Among those following the third edition of the Vendée Arctique – with the leading boats now well on their way to the turning point at the Arctic Circle – is the Paprec skipper Yoann Richomme. Ed Gorman finds out more.

Sam Goodchild: the Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly

Sam Goodchild: the Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly

With four wins in the last five races, just about everything Sam Goodchild touches right now turns to gold. But as the IMOCA Globe Series champion prepares for the third Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D’Olonne, his focus is firmly on continuing to improve his game and maintain his level of performance.

For some IMOCA skippers, the appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies

For some IMOCA skippers, the appeal of the Solitaire du Figaro never dies

It’s not unprecedented for top sailors in IMOCA to return to the Figaro class, but it’s quite unusual and this season several of IMOCA’s established skippers have been doing just that.

1000 Race: Britain's Goodchild wins again after dominant display

1000 Race: Britain's Goodchild wins again after dominant display

Sam Goodchild continues his strong run in the IMOCA Class. This morning, the British sailor secured his fourth victory in the Class - and his first single-handed win - at the finish of the 1000 Race, the opening event of the season.

A tricky finish to the 1000 Race awaits says Jérémie Beyou

A tricky finish to the 1000 Race awaits says Jérémie Beyou

The IMOCA season-opening 1000 Race has proved a fascinating test for the seven skippers taking part, who have had to contend with everything from no wind to fresh downwind conditions in the Bay of Biscay.

The 1000 Race: Corentin Horeau ready for first IMOCA solo race

The 1000 Race: Corentin Horeau ready for first IMOCA solo race

The IMOCA Class returns to the racecourse today for the first time in 2026, with a small but high quality fleet of solo skippers taking on the fifth edition of the 1000 Race.

Sam Goodchild claims second IMOCA Globe Series Championship title

Sam Goodchild claims second IMOCA Globe Series Championship title

After a long season at the top of the IMOCA fleet that featured three race wins, Great Britain’s Sam Goodchild is for the second time in three years the IMOCA Globe Series Champion.

Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory on Charal in the Transat Café L’OR

Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory on Charal in the Transat Café L’OR

The French sailors Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on board Charal have sailed to victory in the 17th edition of the Transat Café L’OR to complete a convincing win in the IMOCA Class.

Transat Café L’OR: Beyou and Lagravière on course for historic IMOCA victory

Transat Café L’OR: Beyou and Lagravière on course for historic IMOCA victory

With just over 500 miles to go the Transat Café L’OR has turned into a masterclass by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on the IMOCA Charal.

Transat Café L’OR: IMOCA leaders play light airs chess match north of the Canaries

Transat Café L’OR: IMOCA leaders play light airs chess match north of the Canaries

Five days into the Transat Café L’OR and the IMOCA fleet is playing a light airs chess match north of the Canaries.

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