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Paul Meilhat and his crew win TORE aboard Biotherm

After a great 5th place in the Vendée Globe 2024, Paul Meilhat continues his success. At the helm of his IMOCA Biotherm, he won The Ocean Race Europe with his crew. Joined by Sam Goodchild, who finished ninth in the last Vendée Globe, and Benjamin Ferré, a rookie on board a foiler, the crew shone throughout the event, winning four of the five legs, including the last one, which finished in Montenegro last night.

We had set our sights on The Ocean Race Europe since returning from the Vendée Globe, and we went all out, putting everything we had into it. It worked, and it's really great. Now we can finally take some time to celebrate, because until now, no one has really let up. We'll be able to share all this with the shore team, who have been one of the key ingredients in our success.

Paul Meilhat
Biotherm

Biotherm CREW MEMBERS

Paul Meilhat
Benjamin Ferré
Amélie Grassi
Jack Bouttell
Sam Goodchild
Gautier Lebec (onboard reporter)

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