This Sunday, September 7th, two of our Pure Ocean ambassadors will proudly carry our colors in this legendary race: Thomas de Dinechin and Calixte Benoit 🤩

Since 1970, La Solitaire du Figaro has been one of the most iconic offshore racing events: demanding, a true talent‑revealer, and sailed on one‑design Figaro BENETEAU 3 boats.

➡️ Since 2024, it has expanded with a brand‑new format: the Défi Paprec, a first double‑handed stage designed to open the race to a new generation of sailors.

🌊 Our two ambassadors will embody these two formats:

⚓ Thomas de Dinechin, aboard Almond for Pure Ocean, will take the start of the full Solitaire, driven by the determination of a passionate skipper who uses his voice to champion the ocean.

⚓ Calixte Benoit, 24 years old and already boasting an impressive track record, will set off alongside Joseph Cloarec on Médi Terra Bella for Pure Ocean to take on the Défi Paprec.

👉 As we wish them fair winds for this sporting and human adventure, we reaffirm our mission: supporting research and innovation to protect the ocean.