Armel Le Cléac'h and Sébastien Josse Prepare for the 2025 Transat Café-L’OR

Preparing for the Transat Café-L’OR

• ⛵ Armel Le Cléac'h, skipper of Maxi Banque Populaire XI, is meticulously preparing for the 2025 Transat Café-L’OR, formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre.
• 💡 Le Cléac'h, known as "the jackal" for his past successes, is the reigning champion of the previous Transat Jacques Vabre and aims for a second victory.
• 🛠️ The team has made modifications to their boat, including changes to the foils, with the hope of improved performance.

Partnership and Strategy

• 🤝 Co-skipper Sébastien Josse, who shared the previous win, is working with Le Cléac'h to master the boat's new features.
• ⚖️ The duo emphasizes their complementary skills, with one focusing on the boat's performance and the other on navigation strategy.
• 🌊 Their synchronized efforts are crucial for the demanding open sea conditions they will face.

Past Performance

• 🏆 Le Cléac'h and Josse won the race two years prior, completing the 11,000 km course from Le Havre to Martinique in 14 days.
• 🎯 Their clear goal for the 2025 race is to achieve another victory in the Ultim division.