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The Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest regatta kicks off with intense competition under overcast skies and winds of 17 to 23 knots. Eleven Open 7.50s and eight Mach 6.5s tackle four races filled with action, including general recalls and tight upwind battles. Crews return to the dock with heavy legs but big smiles.
In the Open 7.50 fleet, Banque Populaire takes the lead, edging ahead by just one point. The team—Loïs Berrehar, Quentin Ponroy, Basile Bourgnon, Tugdual Guillemot, and Paul Philibert—sets the stage for fierce competition. Altair, with Thomas Normand and crew, closely trails in second, showcasing strong consistency. All Purpose, skippered by Frédéric Moreau, holds third, signaling its competitive spirit. Notable names like Frédéric Le Peutrec in sixth and Benjamin Owens, helmed by world champion Luke Lawrence, are also in the mix, though Open Bar finishes eighth, below expectations.
In the Mach 6.5 class, Dimension Polyant, led by Mathieu Bourdais, asserts its dominance, aiming for a third consecutive title. They lead the pack, with Alternative Sailing and L'Ankou locked in a tight battle for second place. West Paysages rounds out the top four, setting the stage for an electrifying regatta ahead.
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