TRANSAT JACQUES VABRE

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Transat Jacques Vabre, the longest and most demanding transatlantic duo race. It was created in 1993 by the city of Le Havre and the Jacques Vabre brand, and is co-organized by the Normandy region. The world's best sailors compete every two years. The start of the 16th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre has been set for October 29, 2023.

Le Havre

The event

This sailing race, which follows the "Route du Café", linked the port of Le Havre to the bay of Fort-de-France in Martinique for the first time. Four types of yacht compete in this race: Ultimates, Ocean Fifty, Imoca and Class40. Each class of boat has a dedicated race course. Before the start of the race, a 23,500m2 village is set up and open to all for a period of 9 days.

Key figures

4 classes, 4 courses, 4 winning pairs
30 years of the Race
100 boats and 200 skippers set sail
+500,000 visitors over the 9 days the village is open

Our assignments

Start Village Management
General infrastructure development
Management of institutional files and Grand Rassemblement
Setting up the safety and rescue system
Defining and implementing a branding plan
Managing partner agencies
Collaboration with stakeholders
Design of the Transat Jacques Vabre pavilion
Supervision of accommodation and catering for teams