"Highfield Renews Partnership with OC Sport Pen Duick until 2026

Partner since 2018 of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe organized by OC Sport Pen Duick, Highfield announces the renewal of its partnership with the subsidiary company of Groupe Télégramme, extending it to two new events. Starting in 2025, teams from La Transat Paprec and the Tour de Belle-Île will benefit from the support of the reference in semi-rigid boats to ensure safety on the water. In 2026, the race management of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe will be able to rely on a fleet of 64 units for managing nautical operations.

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Each race departure highlights sailors, solo or not, who embark on an Atlantic crossing or an offshore course, captivating the fervor and imagination of the general public. But for the performance to be as harmonious as possible, impeccable logistics are required behind the scenes. Like a true conductor, the Race Director must be able to count on reliable resources. Since 2018, OC Sport Pen Duick has benefited from this solid support and reliable partnership thanks to Highfield's long-term commitment. By renewing its support today for the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe for a third consecutive edition (2018, 2022, 2026) and also choosing to accompany La Transat Paprec and Le Tour de Belle-Île in 2025, the company confirms its essential role with skippers and organizers at every key moment of the events.

From the start in Saint-Malo, but also upon their arrival in the privateer city before two weeks of preparations and festivities in the race village, competitors of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe will be welcomed and accompanied, heading towards Pointe-à-Pitre, by a fleet of 64 semi-rigid boats ensuring their safety. An extraordinary setup enabled by the strong presence of a loyal partner, Highfield.

They said:

Julien Carussi Co-founder, co-owner, and CEO of Highfield Boats

'We supported the OC Sport Pen Duick team in the 2018 and 2022 editions of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe as an Official Partner. We are delighted to renew this partnership for the 2026 edition and to commit to two other iconic offshore racing events: La Transat Paprec and the Tour de Belle-Île. We share with the sailors participating in these prestigious races the same passion for adventure and the same taste for pushing boundaries. This commitment aligns perfectly with our brand values.'

Ronan Chabot, President of Highfield France

'As Highfield France prepares to deliver, as an official supporter of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, its 91 semi-rigid boats for the supervision of the opening ceremony and sailing events, we are proud to renew our commitment with OC Sport Pen Duick for the upcoming Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. Thanks to our semi-rigid boats, we are the guardian angels of sailors during the biggest offshore races. By extending our support to La Transat Paprec and the Tour de Belle-Île, we reaffirm our passion for these events. We are pleased to continue providing reliable resources and playing a key role in the success of these prestigious competitions.'

Joseph Bizard, CEO of OC Sport

'We are delighted about renewing this partnership with Highfield for the next two years. The fact that this support is extended to the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe as well as La Transat Paprec and Tour de Belle-Île confirms the loyal and enduring relationship we initiated in 2018. The presence of the Highfield fleet at our events is essential, both for the sailors and for our teams.'

Francis Le Goff, Race Director of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe

'The start of a transatlantic race involving over 100 boats is a very specific exercise that requires us to be assured that we can rely on a reliable logistics partner. Highfield's teams know this exercise as well as we do, and knowing that our collaboration will continue in the next edition with the provision of a fleet of 64 semi-rigid boats is definitely a great asset. We trust them!'