GIULIA CONTI and SHANNON FALCONE have been named crew members for the upcoming Hypersail project by Ferrari, joining skipper Enrico Voltolini. Meanwhile, TEAM PAPREC is looking for a logistics and public relations officer to support Yoann Richomme's participation in the Vendée Globe, a solo around-the-world sailing race. The position will be based in Lorient and involve frequent travel, starting in January 2027. OUTREMER, a boat-building company, is also seeking a production director for its Lorient site. GUNBOAT, another boat builder, is hiring several full-time roles in La Grande-Motte, including a production manager, a composite adjuster group leader, an industrial painter, and an industrial painting group leader. MARIN RANGER, a marine technician with Yachtmaster Offshore certification and experience in preparing boats for races such as the Figaro 3 and Mini 6.50, is seeking a versatile role in boat preparation or a combination of preparation and transportation. ROZENN CUMUNEL, who has spent four years competing in the Ocean Fifty class, is now looking for a long-distance racing project where she can use her skills in project management, communication, and video production. ISMAËL POILANE, a general engineer with a master's degree in business management, is currently employed by Ametra Group but is interested in transitioning to the maritime sector, particularly in sail propulsion, with a preference for the Bordeaux or Brittany regions. Two office spaces, one 10 m² and one 35 m², are available for rent on the 7th floor of the Kerguelen building in Lorient La Base. The ex-IMOCA CORUM L'EPARGNE, a high-performance racing yacht, is for sale at 2 million euros, excluding tax, and has undergone a major refit in 2023. It includes a new mast and boom from 2024 and all the necessary equipment for a long-distance racing team. TIP & SHAFT is offering individual or complete workstations on the same floor, suitable for short-term use, with options for office space, chairs, monitors, and meeting rooms. Alexia Barrier is the guest of the 93rd episode of Navigantes, a podcast that highlights women in sailing, now hosted by Clarisse Crémer. The 142nd episode of Into The Wind, another sailing-focused podcast, features Mikaël Mergui, who will be competing in the Route du Rhum 2026 in the Class40 category. Thomas Ruyant, the reigning champion of the Route du Rhum, has officially announced he will not compete in the 2026 edition because he has not found partners to join him on his new Imoca. Roland Jourdain will also not participate due to a cardiac issue discovered during a health check; François Guiffant will take over the helm of We Explore. OCEANIA HOTELS has partnered with Eric Péron for the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, and his Orma trimaran, competing in the Vintage Multi class, will be named French Touch-Oceania Hotels. Laurent Bourguès, one of the eleven competitors in the Ocean Fifty class, will represent LA FRENCH FAB, a group of French companies supporting domestic industry. The CIC Med Race 2027, a double-handed race starting from Marseille on March 21, will include both Class40 yachts and a fleet of Sun Fast 30 OD boats, with only mixed-gender teams allowed in this category. PIXEL SUR MER has signed a technological partnership with Damien Seguin to enhance safety on his trimaran Arkéa-Handicap International during the Route du Rhum. LEYTON, already an official partner of DS Automobiles SailGP Team France, has become an official supplier of La Roche Posay Racing Team, France's entry in the 38th America's Cup. K-WAY has renewed its support for the French challenge and its programs. RICHARD MILLE has been named the official timer for the British team GB1. MSC CRUISES has committed to being the global cruise partner for the 38th America's Cup in Naples. Sophie Faguët has announced her intent to compete in the 2028/2029 Globe40 race. Applications for the Foiling Awards 2027 are open until November 25, with nominations to be announced soon and public voting from December 15 to January 15. Pelle Pettersson has committed to being the official clothing supplier for the Magenta Project. The Yacht-Club de Porquerolles has been tasked with organizing the European IRC Championship 2027, which will take place from May 3 to 9 as part of the Porquerolle's Race. LA FFVOILE and VIRTUAL REGATTA are launching the Virtual School Transat 2026, aimed at schools, during the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. RESOLVE, a new Mini 6.50 yacht with foils, was officially launched on September 10, designed by Sam Manuard for American skipper Peter Gibbons-Neff, with its first offshore journey planned from La Trinité-sur-Mer. The documentary series Vendée Globe, Seuls au Monde, which followed the last Vendée Globe race featuring competitors such as Jérémie Beyou, Clarisse Crémer, and Thomas Ruyant, will be released on October 23 on the france.tv platform. Edition: Un défi de fou, a book recounting the last Ocean Globe Race by Jean d'Arthuys aboard Triana, has been published by Editions du Rocher.