In an exciting conclusion to the 17th edition of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie, the winners from four different classes, ULTIM, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, and Class40, were honoured today with their respective awards. The event concluded a challenging and memorable Route du Café race.
THE KEY TAKEAWAYS
- ULTIM Winners: Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas (SVR-Lazartigue)
- Ocean Fifty Winners: Baptiste Hulin and Thomas Rouxel (Viabilis Océans)
- IMOCA Winners: Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière (Charal)
- Class40 Winners: Guillaume Pirouelle and Cédric Chateau (Seafrigo – Sogestran)
Commitment Award Winners: Anne-Claire Le Berre and Elodie-Jane Mettraux (Upwind by MerConcept)
The race showcased four different classes of boats, each demonstrating exceptional performance and competitive spirit. Of the 74 boats that set off from Le Havre, 63 successfully navigated the course to finish at the pontoon of honour in Martinique, reflecting the endurance and tenacity of the crews.
The ULTIM class featured a stellar performance by Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas, who claimed victory after completing the race in 10 days, 13 hours, 3 minutes, and 58 seconds. This edition marked Laperche’s first win while Cammas set a record for the most victories in this event.
ULTIM Podium:
- Tom Laperche and Franck Cammas (SVR-Lazartigue)
- Thomas Coville and Benjamin Schwartz (Sodebo ULTIM 3)
- Anthony Marchand and Julien Villion (ACTUAL ULTIM 4)
The Ocean Fifty class saw Baptiste Hulin and Thomas Rouxel take the top spot after overcoming early damage to their boat. They finished with a time of 12 days, 5 hours, 24 minutes, and 30 seconds, beating their closest competitors by narrow margins.
Ocean Fifty Podium:
- Baptiste Hulin and Thomas Rouxel (Viabilis Océans)
- Pierre Quiroga and Gaston Morvan (Wewise)
- Luke Berry and Antoine Joubert (Le Rire Médecin – Lamotte)
The IMOCA class showcased an impressive final sprint by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière, finishing in less than 12 days, establishing a solid victory.
IMOCA Podium:
- Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière (Charal)
- Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris (11th Hour Racing)
- Sam Goodchild and Loïs Berrehar (MACIF Santé Prévoyance)
In the Class40 division, the closing moments were filled with suspense as Guillaume Pirouelle and Cédric Chateau claimed victory just ahead of their rivals.
Class40 Podium:
- Guillaume Pirouelle and Cédric Chateau (Seafrigo – Sogestran)
- Corentin Douguet and Axel Tréhin (SNSM – Donate!)
- William Mathelin-Moreaux and Pietro Luciani (Les Invincibles)
The new Commitment Award recognised contributions in environmental and social initiatives, awarded to the all-female duo of Anne-Claire Le Berre and Elodie-Jane Mettraux for their sustainable practices aboard Upwind by MerConcept.
Finally, the public turnout has been impressive, with 65,000 visitors daily at the sailing village in Le Havre, engaging in various activities and discovering the world of sailing.
Stay tuned for future updates and more exhilarating events in offshore racing.
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About TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie
The TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie is the longest and most demanding of the transatlantic races. Every two years, the skippers set off in pairs from the port of Le Havre to coffee-growing countries. The adventure was born in 1993, from a partnership between the city of Le Havre and the JDE Peet’s group, owner of the L’OR brand. Through committed choices in all aspects of the race (sporting, partnership, operational, communication), the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR association wishes to be a key player in the transformation of ocean racing for greater accessibility, sustainability and popularity. By exploring the imaginaries of ocean racing, it wishes to show a way towards a more sustainable and inclusive world, while continuing to transmit dreams and a taste for daring.
