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Pinnacle solo race of the French

March 7th, 2023

The success of French shorthanded offshore racing is rooted in the La Solitaire du Figaro, a solo multi-stage sailing race

December 24th, 2021

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The Figaro Bénéteau class was born to offer a one design platform for solo

September 19th, 2020

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

September 18th, 2020

Saint-Nazaire, France (September 18, 2020) – The final, deciding stage of the La Solitaire du Figaro is usually billed as

September 17th, 2020

Saint-Nazaire, France (September 17, 2020) – The four-leg La Solitaire du Figaro, beginning August 30, will see the solo skippers

September 16th, 2020

Saint-Nazaire, France (September 16, 2020) – Hugely experienced on La Solitaire du Figaro but a relative novice in the Beneteau

September 15th, 2020

(September 15, 2020) – Approaching the Chaussée de Sein mark late this afternoon, with some 125 nautical miles still to

September 14th, 2020

(September 14, 2020) – Having led the 33 strong La Solitaire du Figaro fleet since the early hours of this

September 13th, 2020

(September 13, 2020) – After the start yesterday for Stage 3 of La Solitaire du Figaro, progress this afternoon has

September 12th, 2020

Dunkirk, France (September 12, 2020) – The Race Director of the 51st La Solitaire du Figaro shortened the course for