Get on board with Benjamin Ferré and Monnoyeur
Monnoyeur partnership
"I am extremely proud to announce Monnoyeur's partnership with Benjamin Ferré," said Philippe Monnoyeur, CEO of Monnoyeur.
“The group, its subsidiaries and all its employees will discover a sailor whose story resonates with ours. We are all rooting for high success in this shared adventure.”
CEO
It began with a meeting between Philippe Monnoyeur, CEO of the group and young sailor Benjamin Ferré, foal of the legendary Jean Le Cam. The pair found common values: sharing, ambition and humanity. For more than a century, the Monnoyeur’s teams have handed down their expertise to younger generations, helping them respond to customers’ ever-evolving challenges.
Monnoyeur has supported Benjamin Ferré for four years, with his participation in the 2024 Vendée Globe as the main objective. On this occasion, the skipper proudly displayed the Group’s colours on the hull and sails of his boat, whilst highlighting the DUO for a JOB association, which promotes the integration into the workforce of young people from diverse backgrounds and refugees through intergenerational and intercultural mentoring. Following this adventure, Monnoyeur continue its commitment alongside Benjamin Ferré, supporting new racing projects and continuing to promote the values of sharing, passing on knowledge and openness that unite them.
Benjamin Ferré: the skipper
Benjamin Ferré, a sailor and entrepreneur from Brittany, is an adventurer at heart, with a passion for the sea and extraordinary challenges. From his round-the-world voyages to the 2019 Mini Transat, his career reflects a strong taste for adventure and pushing his own limits.
Since 2020, Monnoyeur has been supporting Benjamin in an exceptional sporting adventure, the highlight of which was the 2024 Vendée Globe, a solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-world race. After four years full of challenges, Monnoyeur is proud to continue the adventure alongside Benjamin Ferré, united by shared values: commitment, daring and pushing one’s limits. A story that continues to unfold as new challenges arise!
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The boat (2020-2025)
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Benjamin envoie le pépin
vplp – Verdier
2010, cdk technologies
16/08/2011
18,28 m
5,40 m
4,50 m
8 tonnes
29 m
Mât Aile
No
250 m²
530 m²
A look back at the day the boat was launched with Benjamin Ferré and all the partners!
The Ocean Race 2027
The Ocean Race 2027, a crewed round-the-world sailing race, promises to be an exceptional maritime adventure. For its 15th edition, this legendary competition will bring together the finest sailors aboard high-tech IMOCA sailboats, capable of ‘flying’ above the water thanks to their foils. The race will set sail on 17 January 2027 from Alicante, Spain, for a historic first leg of 14,000 nautical miles to Auckland, New Zealand, the longest opening leg in the race’s history.
Much more than just a sporting competition, The Ocean Race is a collective challenge that tests the crews’ endurance, strategy and team spirit in the face of the most extreme conditions. From the Southern Ocean and round Cape Horn to the coasts of America and Europe, the sailors will tackle thousands of miles before reaching AMAALA in Saudi Arabia, where the finish is scheduled for summer 2027.
This edition will also place ocean conservation at the heart of the event, through on-board scientific research programmes and initiatives to raise awareness of marine conservation.
Follow Benjamin Ferré’s performances here from January 2027.
And on social networks
Benjamin Ferré’s ‘s race calendar and rankings with Monnoyeur
