Tag: #Les Sables D'olonne

Golden Globe Race 2026 sets sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne as Biscay brings the first challenges

Sixteen solo sailors began the McIntyre Golden Globe Race from Les Sables-d’Olonne on 6 September 2026, setting off on a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of roughly 30,000 nautical miles. After an emotional farewell and a light-wind start, the Bay of Biscay quickly delivered the first tests of endurance and seamanship. This report draws on the organisers’ release dated 8 September. Race positions refer to 12:00 UTC on 8 September 2026. Four years of preparation, one...

#Les Sables D'olonne September 10, 2026

Cape Horn Hall of Fame welcomes six new inductees in 2026

George Anson, Alexia Barrier, Thomas Coville, Guirec Soudée, Brian Thompson and Paul Cayard are the six new names in the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) held the ceremony in Les Sables-d’Olonne on 4 September 2026, as the 16 Golden Globe Race skippers made their final preparations for a solo circumnavigation. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, IACH president and pioneer of solo non-stop circumnavigation, and Jean-Luc van den Heede, the...

#Les Sables D'olonne September 06, 2026

Golden Globe Race 2026 fleet arrives in Les Sables

The 2026 Golden Globe Race fleet is in Les Sables-d’Olonne, where 16 solo skippers prepare for the non-stop round-the-world start from France on 6 September.The 28,000-nautical-mile McIntyre GGR will be sailed without outside assistance or modern navigation electronics. The fleet’s arrival at Port Olona gives visitors a rare opportunity to see the traditional long-keel yachts and meet their sailors before departure.Golden Globe Race 2026: key dates and factsPublic welcome:...

#Les Sables D'olonne August 21, 2026

quer | 40

The Quer 40 is a passenger-transport boat, robust, stable and ready for professional use. Its solid construction and excellent behaviour underway ensure safety and reliability even on intensive working days. It has a wide deck with seating arranged to optimise passenger space and comfort, plus a protected helm area that helps the skipper work efficiently. Ideal for tourist excursions, coastal transport or commercial maritime activities. A functional, operational unit for those seeking performance, capacity and reliability in the professional sector.

€298.000

lema | gen

Very comfortable boat with few hours. Equipped with electric windlass, compass, Garmin GPSmap 188 sounder + chart, VHF radio, shower + fresh-water tank, rod holders, two-position pilot and co-pilot seats, electric refrigerator, double-berth extension in cabin, washbasin in cabin, chemical toilet, cockpit table, anchor cover, bathing ladder and battery charger. Boat under sales management. Nautica Colomi acts as intermediary under the Catalan Consumer Code. The boat is stored at our facilities.

€26.000

trimarchi | dylet 85

The Trimarchi Dylet 85 is the largest model from the Italian shipyard, combining modern design, spaciousness and great versatility. With almost 9 m LOA and a generous beam, it offers well-distributed, comfortable spaces both on deck and inside. It has large bow and aft sunpads, cockpit with wraparound seating, well-protected centre console and bathing platform. Inside, the cabin has a double berth, W.C. and stowage space, designed for weekend getaways.

€119.385