And so ends the Marie-Agnes Péron Trophy.
Congratulations to the skippers.
Thank you to the officials, race committee, jury, etc.
Thank you to the sponsors.
Thank you to the volunteers.
See you soon for the Mini Fastnet 2026!
And see you next year for 2027 MAP trophy.
Saturday June 6th
Saturday was jury day and awards ceremony day.
The jury, composed of Anne Crespy, Eric Humeau, and Bernard Silvi, met this morning and announced its decisions.
The awards ceremony took place at 5 p.m. at the Maison du Nautisme in Tréboul, in the presence of Claude Marie Tissot, sister of Marie Agnès Péron.
Friday May 5th
They completed the 2026 edition of the MAP, on a shorter course, in just over 8 hours for the winner.
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Maison du Nautisme (House of Nautical Activities), in the presence of Claude Marie Tissot, sister of Marie Agnès Péron.
Podium (preliminary)
Proto
Series
Update at 2 PM: Julien Letissier is still leading the race in the prototype class, has passed the Verres mark, and is at the halfway point. In second place, Adrien Marchandise on Minilab, #754, is 2 nautical miles behind.
In the series class, Thomas Simon on Association ALTYGO, #989, is leading, ahead of Luc Moreau on Plastic Odyssey #977 and Irish Express, skippered by Hervé Corlay, #1119.
At the back of the fleet, the competitors are finishing their first lap of the bay, passing back in front of Sables Blancs beach.
Midday update: In the good sailing conditions in the bay this morning, the boats are going fast. Julien Letissier on his prototype Raison #1069 is leading the race and has already passed Basse Vieille.
Everyone was on the docks from 6:00 AM for pre-race registration and to hand in their phones (which are prohibited on board during the race). Then, Winches Club teams of volunteers on the Zodiacs and on the docks took all the racers out of the harbor.
The race started at 9:00 AM in good conditions.
Race director Annabelle Moreau decided to shorten the course, given the deteriorating weather conditions expected earlier than anticipated in the early evening.
After a first lap of the bay (passing off the Sables Blancs around noon), the skippers will head back towards Basse Jaune before returning directly to Tréboul in the late afternoon. The course has therefore been shortened this year for everyone’s safety.
Live race positions: https://solusport.solustop.com/map2026/carto
Thursday June 4th
Flash info at 3:30PM: Race route is modified and shortened to take into account weather forecast and allow all skippers to finish safely.
Departure is confirmed tomorrow Friday 9AM.
The weather briefing has taken place at 5:00 PM at the Maison du Nautisme, presented by Christian DUMARD (WMI). An earlier start time of 9:00 AM and a shorter course will allow the skippers to arrive before the expected storm arrives Friday night into Saturday morning.
The course consists of a loop in Douarnenez Bay, followed by a second loop to round the Basse du Lys off Toulinguet and then the Basse Jaune buoy near Pointe du Van. It’s a technical course that can be followed from the shore.
Wednesday May, 3rd
Flash info at 3PM: Amendment number 2 set race departure on Friday, 9AM.
See details in “For skippers” menu.
Under a light, typical drizzle, the final checks validated the boat and skipper for the start of the race.
Given the weather forecast, the route and start date have been revised by the race direction: the sailors will remain in the Iroise Sea.
The start has been setup Friday, June 5th at 9:00 AM.
In the late afternoon, all the sailors were present and attentive for the race briefing.
Tuesday June 2nd
The wind blew today for the third day of security checks, during which skippers and inspectors worked tirelessly. Tomorrow morning will be the final sprint to complete last checkups.
On the starting line we will have 54 boats, few women this year ( only 5) and 10 nationalities, which confirms the international reputation of the Marie-Agnes Péron Trophy.
In light of the weather forecast, the race committee has decided to postpone the start of the MAP race 2026 to Friday at noon. The corresponding amendments have been issued.
A relaxed atmosphere prevailed at the Maison du Nautisme (Sailing Center) in the late afternoon for a welcome reception. Henri Gourmelon welcomed the sailors and thanked Eric Bauwens for his presence, the man who initiated the first Marie Agnes Péron race 22 years ago.
Discover the portraits of the skippers, taken by Jean-Yvon Liébot, on the dedicated Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=WinchesClub&set=a.1290619606557509
Monday June 1st
The weather has changed; the sun has given way to a light drizzle, but the Minis continue to arrive, prepare, and undergo security checks.
Monday evening, 53 boats are registered, and more than half have passed security inspection. A handful will need to make a few adjustments before Wednesday at noon, the strict deadline.
On the docks, everyone is busy preparing their boats and skipper (it’s a solo race).
And everyone is keeping a close eye on the weather, particularly the low-pressure system that has settled north of Ireland and is directing a disturbed flow off the coast of Brittany.
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Sunday 31 May 2026
Since the beginning of the week, the two docks of the port of Tréboul have welcomed back their fleet of mini 650s..
Sunday, May 31, the Winches Club volunteers have begun the safety checks of the mini engaged in the Marie Agnès Péron race, 2026 edition, under the authority of Michel Lebreton, president of the technical committee and the coordination of Catherine.
