Schedule
THEMES
MAJOR THEMES
Finistère
Wednesday, 26 November
Finistère, France’s leading maritime department and the birthplace of ocean racing, will be in the spotlight at the Paris Nautic Show, which will highlight the innovation, expertise and vitality of the region’s maritime ecosystem.
Innovation
Thursday, 27 November
Showcasing innovations in the sector: conferences by DGAMPA and Jean-Michel Gaigné, Cap Innovation competition and an area dedicated to recycling and sustainable solutions. A series of events to understand the major developments in water sports.
Offshore racing
Every day
Every day, enjoy exciting moments: immerse yourself in the private lives of the skippers returning from the Transat Café L’Or, discover the Globe 40 and the Class40 adventure around the world, and share the excitement with Alexia Barrier’s female crew as they set off on an unprecedented Jules Verne Trophy attempt. Go behind the scenes of the major races, with an exhibition of ten models of the winning boats from the Vendée Globe since its inception. Finally, a mini SAILORZ festival will extend the offshore experience.
Tahiti, destination in the spotlight
Every day
The Polynesian area (Hall 4) will highlight sailing in the archipelago and the incredible richness of its traditions: traditional dances and Polynesian culture, discovery of iconic products (pearls, monoi oil, etc.), workshops to immerse yourself in Polynesian tattoo culture.
The sliding area
Every day
Demonstrations of the latest innovations in the world of water sports: electric foils, electric paddleboards, new-generation hydrospeeds… Immerse yourself in emerging practices and technologies that are transforming water sports.
Schedule
NAUTIC STAGE PROGRAMME*
WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm / CIC VACATION
Armel Tripon – IMOCA Les P’tits Doudous.
With Nolwenn Febvre, Founding President of the association.
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. / CONFERENCE
« Spotlight on the Finistère sailing calendar.»
With Philippe Hillion, President of the Finistère Departmental Sailing Committee, Crédit Agricole du Finistère, partner of the regatta, Eric Bournot, President of the race committee, Jean-Marc Puchois, President of Tout commence en Finistère, and Corinne Davaïc, Crédit Agricole du Finistère.
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. / CONFERENCE
« Spotlight on the 1000 Race.»
With Hubert Lemonnier, Director of the Race Committee.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. / BOOK SIGNING
With skipper Jean Le Cam and painter Ewan Lebourdais.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / SCREENING
Film from the SAILORZ Festival followed by a discussion.
5:30pm – 6:30pm / CONFERENCE
« Spotlight on nautical talent in Finistère.»
With Jeanne Grégoire, Director of Pôle Finistère Offshore Racing, Armel Le Cleac’h (subject to confirmation), Victor Le Pape and Elodie Bonafous (via video link).
THURSDAY, 27 NOVEMBER
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / CONFERENCES
DGAMPA – ‘Presentation of the marina observatory.’
With Vincent Albert (Ostéis).
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / CONFERENCES
‘Life cycle, eco-design, deconstruction, and recycling. ’
‘Decarbonisation of propulsion.’
With Jean-Michel Gaigné and his contributors.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. / INNOVATION COMPETITION
Award ceremony.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. / INNOVATION SESSION
‘Reducing the impact of infrastructure and usage.’
With the DGAMPA.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. / SCREENING
Film from the SAILORZ Festival followed by a discussion.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. / CIC CONFERENCE
‘Sail-powered transport.’
FRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / CONFERENCE
‘Space technology serving the maritime ecosystem.’
With Ariel Fucks and his speakers.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Presentation of the Solitaire du Figaro and the Route du Rhum 2026.
By OC Sport Pen Duick.
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. / CIC HOLIDAY
Alexia BARRIER – The Famous Project.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / SCREENING
Film from the SAILORZ Festival followed by a discussion.
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. / ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Presentation of the 2028 Vendée Globe by Alain Leboeuf, President of the Vendée Departmental Council and the Vendée Globe, Yannick Bestaven (2020 winner), Paul Meilhat (winner of the 2025 Ocean Race Europe) and Claire Faure-Miller (CEO of Cafés Joyeux).
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / VOILE MAGAZINE
Awards ceremony for the year’s new sailing products.
SATURDAY, 29 NOVEMBER
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / VACATION
Live chat with the skippers returning from the Transat Café L’OR.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. / CONFERENCE
‘Sailing as a couple: how to get your partner on board?’
With Vogavecmoi
14h45 – 15h45 / VACATION CIC
With Ian Lipinski, skipper of the Class40 Crédit Mutuel, and Manfred Ramspacher (organiser of Globe40).
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / SCREENING
Film from the SAILORZ Festival followed by a discussion.
SUNDAY, 30th NOVEMBER
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / VACATION
Live chat with the skippers returning from the Transat Café L’OR.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. / SCREENING
Film from the SAILORZ Festival followed by a discussion.
*Programme subject to change and additions.
