Credit : screenshot | X | @TeamPaprecArkea
Yoann Richomme completes his world tour in 65 days, 18 hours, 11 minutes and 24 seconds, a little less than 24 hours after Charlie Dalin, the big winner of this 10e edition.
Great performance for the skipper who completed his very first Vendée Globe. Starting among the favorites, he offered us a great battle with his former roommate Charlie Dalin.
We attended a brotherly fightthe two skippers know each other very well and have competed in the same categories for several years. “I’ve been chasing him for ten years“, affirmed Yoann Richomme on Stade 2a few days ago.
Credit: Jean-Louis Carli | Alea
A sailing enthusiast
During his studies in naval architecture, Yoann Richomme met people who pushed him to take part in regattas. Already passionate about sport and sailing, he discovereda maritime competition with the Sailing Tour de Francethen on the circuit Figaro.
For the 2020 Vendée Globe, he hosted the show “L’Œil du Vendée” on his YouTube channel where he brought the race to life for many enthusiasts.
It was now his turn to take the plunge and take part in this legendary race. He embarked on this project with Paprec Arkena in 2021 and participates directly in the construction of the boat. Starting among the favorites, he concludes this chapter with a magnificent second place.
