ROUTE DU RHUM 2026
yachting
ROUTE DU RHUM 2026: GRUPPO BOERO’S EXPERTISE ON THE WINNING COURSE
Gruppo Boero’s Yachting Division is playing a significant role across the Route du Rhum fleet, with Boero Yacht Coatings and Veneziani Yachting solutions supporting several competing boats, including Damien Seguin’s Arkéa – Handicap International, winner of the Vintage Multi class.
With Damien Seguin claiming victory in the Vintage Multi class aboard Arkéa – Handicap International, Gruppo Boero strengthens its presence in one of the world’s most prestigious offshore sailing competitions through the technologies, expertise and technical support provided by its brands Boero Yacht Coatings and Veneziani Yachting.
A different perspective on innovation emerges through the collaboration with Damien Seguin and his Arkéa – Handicap International campaign. Here, Boero Yacht Coatings has contributed to a project centred on giving existing resources a new purpose, combining technical expertise with an innovative and responsible approach to offshore racing.
For decades, the Gruppo Boero has invested in research, product development and technical innovation to create coating systems capable of meeting the most demanding requirements of the yachting industry. Today, that expertise extends from superyachts and refit projects to some of the most advanced boats competing in offshore racing, where performance, reliability and weight optimisation can make a decisive difference.
The Route du Rhum offers a particularly significant showcase of this expertise. Beyond individual partnerships, numerous projects competing in the transatlantic challenge rely on coating technologies developed by the Group, reflecting the confidence placed in its products by teams, shipyards and technical specialists operating at the highest level of the sport. Among the technologies most widely adopted across the fleet is Resene Durepox, recognised throughout the racing community for its combination of lightweight performance, durability and application versatility and distributed throughout Europe by both Boero Yacht Coatings and Veneziani Yachting brands.
Among them, Boero Yacht Coatings, as Official Supplier, is supporting Francesca Clapcich and the 11th Hour Racing Team, where ChallengerPRO, Resene Durepox and dedicated technical consultancy contribute to weight optimisation, protection and long-term performance. The project highlights how coating technologies can combine aesthetic impact with engineering precision, turning the yacht’s distinctive livery into an integral part of its overall performance strategy.
Another example of the Group’s commitment to offshore sailing is its technical partnership with Luke Berry and the Le Rire Médecin – Lamotte team. For the project, Boero Yacht Coatings supplied professional coating solutions including Epoply White and Challenger Pro, contributing to the protection, durability and finish quality of the boat. Beyond its sporting ambitions, the campaign stands out for its strong social purpose, helping raise awareness of the work carried out by Le Rire Médecin, the charity that brings comfort and joy to hospitalized children through the work of professional clowns.
Performance on the water is also at the heart of Veneziani Yachting’s partnership with Axel Tréhin, whose boat features Speedy Carbonium on its underwater surfaces. Developed specifically for high-performance sailing, the specialist anti-fouling coating is designed to reduce drag and support speed, efficiency and protection throughout the race.
Together, these projects reflect the same ambition that drives Gruppo Boero’s approach to innovation: developing coating technologies capable of delivering measurable performance in the most demanding environments. From ocean racing to superyachts, the Group continues to support professionals who require the highest standards of quality, reliability and technical excellence.
