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The French duo crossed the finish line off Martinique in dramatic tropical rain on Friday, November 7, completing a 5,467.42-nautical-mile course from Le Havre, France, in just 11 days at an astonishing average speed of 19.25 knots. For Beyou — a five-time Vendée Globe veteran — this marks his long-awaited return to the top of the podium, while for Lagravière it represents an extraordinary third consecutive Transat Café L’OR victory (following wins in 2021 and 2023).
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Speed, grit, and glory — Beyou and Lagravière master the Atlantic to claim Charal’s long-awaited triumph.
12-11-2025
For Goodchild, who had only just stepped off Biotherm after playing a key role in their overall win at The Ocean Race Europe, it was the perfect encore. Teaming up with Berrehar, he took on the light-wind, tactical Azimut 48 Hours and emerged with the win in Lorient, a city long known as the beating heart of French offshore racing.
A Race of Patience and Precision The 307-nautical mile course may not sound long by IMOCA standards, but the conditions made it grueling.
24-10-2025