Armel Le Cléac’h Archives

Armel Le Cléach loses two rudders

February 18th, 2024

(February 18, 2024; Day 43) – After having to pitstop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil because of the loss of

October 24th, 2022

Solo skipper Armel Le Cléac’h on the flying 105-foot Maxi Banque Populaire XI prior to transatlantic 2022 Route du Rhum

April 27th, 2021

Following a collision with a UFO, which led to the capsize and destruction of the Ultim trimaran Banque Populaire IX

September 19th, 2020

Saint-Nazaire, France (September 19, 2020) – With the fourth and final stage of La Solitaire du Figaro cancelled this evening

September 8th, 2020

Dunkirk, France (September 8, 2020) – Sailing a near perfect 404 miles race from the Baie de Saint-Brieuc where the

November 24th, 2018

Launched in 2017, the 32m maxi trimaran Banque Populaire IX had big plans to terrorize ocean records and race amid

November 6th, 2018

(November 6, 2018; Day 3) – The 11th edition of the 3542nm Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race is making

February 27th, 2018

The annual Laureus World Sports Awards honor individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout

February 15th, 2018

The annual Laureus World Sports Awards honor individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout

April 23rd, 2017

French sailors Armel Le Cleac’h and Thomas Coville have been awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour at