A commitment and perseverance that Yoann Richomme demonstrated throughout the Vendée Globe, managing to return to contact with the lead of the race after bypassing the depression in the Indian Ocean, to maintain constant pressure on the lead of the race. the fleet in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. A commitment and combativeness largely rewarded and savored when he rounded Cape Horn in the lead just before Christmas and, above all, this morning by crossing the finish line of his first solo circumnavigation of the world in 65 days 18 hours 10 minutes and 02 sec, at 10 p.m. 47 min and 13 sec from the leader. 

 

 

Since the start of the project, the choice of an educational and transparent approach around the project has been adopted, giving the opportunity to a large audience to fully immerse themselves in the heart of the Paprec Arkéa offshore racing team.

 

A transparent approach widely praised by the public throughout the Vendée Globe: Yoann Richomme openly shared his strategic choices, his sail choices, his possible damage, a unique initiative particularly among the top 10 skippers. He also carried out educational work exemplary among schools, organizing in particular through exclusive lives, during the race, followed by up to 3000 students. An action which was a continuation of the educational kit developed in collaboration with the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly, making this adventure widely accessible to young audiences.
 
Finally, the project carries strong societal and environmental values, a dimension particularly dear to Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, a mission-driven company since 2022. The mutualist group has thus integrated the Habitat & Humanisme association into this project, thus allowing many residents to live the adventure up close. This project also has a major scientific and environmental dimension thanks to beacons from Ifremer and CNES collecting data deployed by Yoann Richomme during the race.