Route du Rhum 2026 · IMOCA
Elodie BONAFOUS
The skipper
- Nationality
- France
- Age
- 31 years old
- Home port
- Port La Forêt
Biography
A promising sailor with a strong personality, Élodie Bonafous is recognised for her offshore racing performances. Coming from dinghy sailing, she made her mark on the Figaro Beneteau circuit through her precision and excellent seamanship. As a child she admired Ellen MacArthur, and that admiration turned into a genuine calling. In 2023, she became the first Frenchwoman to take a podium finish on a stage of La Solitaire du Figaro. Quéguiner remains committed to her side and also supports the Petits Princes association.
The boat
- Class
- IMOCA
- Sail no.
- FRA29
- Length
- 18.3 m
- Beam
- 5.5 m
- Draft
- 4.5 m
- Mast height
- 28 m
- Weight
- 8,000 kg
- Year built
- 2024
- Yard
- Mer Concept & CDK
- Designer
- Guillaume Verdier
Links
Videos
- GAME ON! 🎮 Join the race now on Virtual Regatta, on the legendary Route du Rhum 🌴 #ImocaGlobeSeries 2026-10-30
- 🗣️ What does the Route du Rhum mean to the skippers? #RouteDuRhum #IMOCAGlobeSeries 2026-10-25
- 🗣️ The Route du Rhum in a few words, according to the skippers. #RouteDuRhum #IMOCAGlobeSeries 2026-10-20
- Ready for the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe ! 🏝️ IMOCA GLOBE SERIES 2026-10-19
- Joyon vs Gabart, Ellen MacArthur… The skippers share their memories of the Route du Rhum! ⛵💨 2026-10-12
Information and photos: Route du Rhum organisation (routedurhum.com).