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Could There Be A More Magnificent Class Than France's Ocean-Conquering Ultims?

Could there? Honestly, I doubt it. These high-speed, foiling giants are the apex predators of offshore sailing—trimarans the size of tennis courts flying on carbon foils at highway speeds. They're outrageous, elegant, and utterly uncompromising. And in true French fashion, they come with a racing calendar just as bold as the boats themselves.

The Ultim Class has just rolled out an ambitious four-year programme that leaves no ocean unchallenged. From Mediterranean mythology to the Southern Ocean, the mix of solo, double-handed, and fully crewed racing – this schedule has it all.

Going Transatlantic

Kicking off this October, the Uktim fleet returns to Le Havre, France for the Transat Café L'Or, a two-handed dash to the French Caribbean island of Martinique that promises full-throttle Atlantic action. Expect thousands to crowd the docks in the Eure Basin to see the Ultims up close before they vanish over the horizon.

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