ETF26 Series Grand Prix at Quiberon, France
by David Lupion 14 Apr 2025 18:51 BST
Grand Prix of the ETF26 SERIES season in the scenic Bay of Quiberon © ETF26
The curtain has fallen on the first Grand Prix of the ETF26 SERIES season in the scenic Bay of Quiberon (France), and the competition more than lived up to the hype.
The list of renowned sailors competing in the ETF26 SERIES gets more impressive every season: Franck Cammas, Quentin Delapierre (Sail GP France), John Gimson and Anna Burnet (OLY Nacra 17), Erwan Fischer and Clément Péquin (OLY 49er). We also welcomed the Geronimo Sailing Team (ITA12) and the Kiwi team, TRIDENT Racing Team, skippered by Graeme Sutherland and his crew, Will Shapland and Campbell Stanton.
The level of racing was nothing short of spectacular.
A stellar lineup meets fierce competition
Over four days of high-intensity regattas, it was once again Matthieu Salomon and his crew on Entreprises du Morbihan (Franck Cammas and Valentin Bellet) who claimed victory—making it their third consecutive win at GP Quiberon. Right on their heels was Blueshift Sailing Team, skippered by Charles Dorange, securing a strong second place. Meanwhile, the new arrivals, K-Challenge Blue, led by Quentin Delapierre, rounded out the podium with an impressive third-place finish.
Final results - GP Quiberon:
1. Entreprises du Morbihan (FRA11) - Matthieu Salomon
2. Blueshift Sailing Team (FRA00) - Charles Dorange
3. K-Challenge Blue (FRA01) - Quentin Delapierre
4. TOROA Racing Team (GBR09) - John Gimson
5. Team BRO (FRA02) - Tim Mourniac
6. TRIDENT RACING team (NZL64) - Graeme Sutherland
7. GERONIMO Racing Team (ITA12)- Orlando TADDEO
8. K-Challenge White (FRA04) - Lou Mourniac
With such a talented roster and competitive spirit on display, the 2025 ETF26 season has kicked off in style.
Stay tuned as the teams continue to push the limits of speed and strategy, promising even more exhilarating races ahead.
Next stop: GP Ecole Navale in Brest from May 28-31