M Yoann Richomme
FR
In December 2021, Richomme was appointed skipper of the new IMOCA PAPREC ARKÉA. During the Vendée Globe 2024-2025, his first participation in this legendary race, he secured an impressive second-place finish with a time of 65 days, 18 hours, and 10 minutes. A remarkable anecdote from this edition is Richomme's strategic decision in the Indian Ocean to take a safer route around a massive low-pressure system, while competitors opted for a more direct path through the storm's center. Although this choice initially cost him a lead, Richomme's relentless pace in the Southern Ocean allowed him to regain ground, showcasing his resilience and tactical acumen.