The group was founded and has been run by the Petithuguenin family since its creation. As France’s leading recycling company, Paprec has now established itself as a major European player in waste management and green energy production. Over the past 30 years, it has grown from 45 to 18,000 employees spread across 400 sites in ten countries. The group manages 20 million tonnes of waste and achieved a turnover of €3 billion by the end of 2024.
Ranking
01
Solo race
Points
- 375 VENDÉE GLOBE 2025
- 143.5 THE OCEAN RACE EUROPE 2025
- 95 TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR 2025
- 40 ROLEX FASTNET RACE 2025
- VENDÉE GLOBE 2025 375
- THE OCEAN RACE EUROPE 2025 143.5
- TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR 2025 95
- ROLEX FASTNET RACE 2025 40
Profile
With a background in naval architecture, Yoann Richomme has won prestigious victories in both solo and crewed races across various offshore racing circuits. A two-time winner of the Solitaire du Figaro in 2016 and 2019, and a two-time winner of the Route du Rhum in the Class40 category in 2018 and 2022, he is renowned for his meticulous preparation and his endurance.
In 2023, he made a remarkable entry into the IMOCA circuit by winning his first solo transatlantic race in a 60-foot yacht, the Retour à la Base. In 2024, he doubled his success by winning the legendary Transat CIC (formerly the Transat Anglaise), before finishing in a very creditable 2nd place in the 2024–2025 Vendée Globe. In 2026, a new cycle begins with a clear objective: to aim for victory in the 2028 Vendée Globe.
A challenge shared with Paprec, a loyal and indispensable supporter of offshore racing, which will stand by Yoann for the next four years. Together, they have already launched the construction of a new IMOCA, which will be launched in the first quarter of 2027, with a view to competing in all races of the IMOCA Globe Series championship.
Achievements
