It's called having a sequence of ideas.
And a sense of real commitment.
The Paprec group, a well-known sailing sponsor, has decided to join the Figaro Bénéteau circuit for six years.
After having supported Jean-Pierre Dick and Sébastien Simon (having participated in the Vendée Globe in particular) and recently launched a new project with Yoann Richomme in partnership with Arkéa, the French leader in recycling continues to grow by becoming the main partner of the Solitaire of Figaro.
And, also, the title partner of the double-handed Transat Concarneau-Saint Barthélémy (ex-Transat AG2R).
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A long-term commitment to the company OC Pen Duick, organizer of the two major Figaro events, which will allow it to better highlight these highly appreciated meetings which have seen the biggest names in French sailing parade.
To the delight of aficionados.
The Transat Papec will now be contested in compulsory mixed duets
Sébastien Petithuguenin, managing director of Paprec, knows the subject well since he himself took part in the Solitaire du Figaro, his company having sponsored many boats there.
It thus supports the creation of an important novelty: the Legends Trophy, a prize intended to promote the return of famous sailors who have written the history of the Solitaire.
The French recycling leader was already committed, among other things, through the sponsorship of Vendée Globe boats.
Paprec
Another remarkable innovation concerning, this time, the Transat Paprec: the event will continue to be contested in doubles between Brittany and the West Indies as it has been for thirty years, but the duos will now be obligatory... mixed.
This novelty, which will greatly promote the integration of women, will be launched from the next edition in 2023.
New commitments which do not fail to rejoice Sébastien Petithuguenin.
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The Figaro circuit reflects French excellence.
It combines the advantages of a demanding training course, open to all at the start of their career, and at the same time guarantees attractive competition for experienced sailors.
And sailing enthusiasts.
The Solitaire du Figaro is the necessary step to access the very big races, to make yourself known to sponsors, for the men and especially for the sailors.
The Transat Paprec in mixed doubles will also offer them this possibility.
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