The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec: An exceptional result for a legendary 57th edition!
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The 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec concluded in spectacular fashion, once again confirming its famous motto: "Legends are born here." From Perros-Guirec to Le Havre, via Vigo and Pornichet, the 36 participating sailors delivered a display of rare intensity on the water. A look back at this unmissable maritime event through figures, emotions, and impact.
The crowning of a giant and the revelation of young talents
The overall winner of this edition is the oldest competitor, Nicolas Lunven (PRB). At 44 years old, he triumphed with a combined time of 11 days, 2 hours, 46 minutes and 19 seconds. Behind him, the next generation shone brightly:
Alexis Thomas ( Wings of the Ocean ) secured a superb second place in his 6th participation, in 11 days, 3 hours, 15 minutes and 26 seconds.
Paul Morvan ( Foricher - French Touch ) completes this prestigious podium in only his 3rd participation, with a time of 11 days, 3 hours, 32 minutes and 20 seconds.
The competition proved incredibly close: the smallest gap in the overall standings was only 2 minutes and 9 seconds between Arthur Meurisse ( Kiloutou ) and Laure Galley ( Hauterive ). On a personal level, the generational mix made a strong impression, contrasting the experience of Nicolas Lunven with the audacity of the youngest competitor, Tom Goron, aged just 19.
On the side of the Paprec Challenge , the double race saw the victory of Thomas Dinas and Eliott Coville ( Auray Quiberon by Orlabay ) in 3 days, 23 hours, 16 minutes and 29 seconds.
A socially conscious, local, and eco-friendly event
The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec is not just a sporting achievement; it is also a great popular festival committed to the ecological transition:
A strong territorial connection : The 4 stopover villages welcomed the public for 20 days over a total area of 6,046 m².
A local fervor : 86% of visitors were locals or tourists residing within 20 km.
An exemplary CSR approach : 70% of visitors favoured active transport (walking and cycling) to get to the event, an increase of 18% compared to the 2025 edition.
A historic media and digital resonance
The public's enthusiasm translated into exceptional audience figures across all channels:
A growing community : The global fan base now reaches 90,811 subscribers, registering a 13.1% increase compared to 2025.
A virtual fervor : The Virtual Regatta game brought together 15,259 players (+41% vs 2025).
Powerful images : The videos have accumulated more than 7.6 million views, driven in particular by the impressive helicopter rescue of Tom Dolan (978,000 cumulative views).
A major economic impact : Media coverage amounts to 35 million euros in France (7,290 publications) and exceeds 11 million euros in Spain (352 publications).
This 57th edition will be remembered as an exceptional vintage, combining high sporting performance, environmental responsibility, and popular enthusiasm. A huge thank you to the partners, skippers, organizing teams, and everyone who brings this landmark of offshore racing to life!
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