La Course des Caps: Sam, Sam & Will

[John_Silver]

La Course des Caps runs 29 June to 6 July. Race Village open from 24th.

First outing for Sam G, skippering ‘the IMOCA to beat’ MACIF; Will Harris at the helm on Malizia; and Sam D giving Initiatives Coeur a blow through (Violette Dorange listed as ‘team mate,’ as the expected handover plays out).
Boulogne and back, via the capes of the British Isles.

Tracker here. Goes live 28.6.25



Benj Dutreux also entered. Expecting to see his boat (previously Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss) headed north, this week. She’s presently across from us, on the Vendée Globe pontoon, in Les Sables.

 

[John_Silver]

Benj's boat has left the dock



But not gone far

 

[Lightwave395]

From Eurosail news this morning, Charlie Dlin is now out for the whole year:

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Charlie Dalin forced to withdraw, a new crew on Macif Sante Prevoyance for 2025

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Image: MerConcept

For health reasons, Charlie Dalin is unfortunately forced to withdraw from the 2025 season. However, in close consultation with his team, the skipper of the IMOCA MACIF Sante Prevoyance and Macif have decided to maintain the ambitious race program originally planned. Sam Goodchild, who is already stepping in for the Course des Caps, will now take the helm of MACIF Sante Prevoyance until the end of the 2025 season. By his side, Lois Berrehar — who came through the Skipper Macif development scheme between 2022 and 2024 — will join him as co-skipper for a series of major races: the Course des Caps, the Defi Azimut, and the Transat Cafe L'OR."

 

[John_Silver]

Sad black cloud for Charlie.....But what a silver lining for Sam G….Right place, right time, right talent….

Race Village open, if you’re near Boulogne:

 

[John_Silver]

More on Sam’s big break; the machinations within MACIF; and the ‘what if….’ question is popped, re the next Vendée Globe. In this week’s Tip & Shaft. Some words from Sam, too.

 

[John_Silver]

And they’re off…..



……to a foggy start



Tracker link in post #1

 

[John_Silver]

Sam G out front, heading down to Wolf Rock….…..

 

[John_Silver]

Looking good for Sam G:



Will in 4th. Sam D 7th.

Keep everything crossed. And, #East Coast Sailors, maintain a sharp lookout!

 

[John_Silver]

Perfect start to the IMOCA season, for Sam G:

 

[John_Silver]

Some (English) words from Sam G