Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest

The Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest returns in 2026 for a 3ᵉ edition that is already shaping up to be one of the highlights of the ocean racing season. Sailed double-handed aboard Figaro Beneteau 3s, the event will be held from 15 to 25 April 2026, starting and finishing in Concarneau (Finistère). Part of the French Elite Ocean Racing Championship, the race will bring together the elite of the circuit, sailors from the Pôle Finistère in Port-La-Forêt and numerous crews from all over France. At the heart of the Trophy is a particularly demanding course of around 800 nautical miles, which will take the crews around the Ponant islands, from the Isle of Aix in the south to the Chausey archipelago in the north. The route is as technical as it is strategic, combining complex coastal navigation with offshore passages, and will test the endurance and precision of the tandems. Supported by Banque Populaire Grand Ouest, a long-standing and committed player in French sailing, the Trophy enjoys the loyal support of the town of Concarneau, the Finistère department, the Brittany region and the CCI. Wednesday 15 April 2026 from 10.00 am 10am - Boats must be present 11am - Sailors' welcome briefing 14h to 19h - Opening of the village 2pm - Start of inspection Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discover the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. Meetings with sailors hosted by Serge Herbin 5pm - Official opening of the village - Quai Carnot, Concarneau 6.30pm - Welcome cocktail with the sailors Thursday 16th April 10am to 7pm - Opening of the village Checking the boats Meetings with the Sailors hosted by Serge Herbin 16h00 - 18h00 - Women in Sailing: the strengths of our region, hosted by Catherine Bourdet Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discover the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. Friday 17th April 10am to 7pm - Opening of the village 10am - Instructions and safety briefing Meetings with the sailors hosted by Serge Herbin Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discovery of the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. 3pm - Video training 6pm - Crew presentation on the main stage Saturday 18th April Opening of the village - 9.30am to 7pm 9.30am - Partners welcome - Espace Trophée BPGO, Quai Carnot Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discover the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. 10:30 - Weather briefing 1pm - Boats set sail 14h30 -16h - Live start of the BPGO Trophy on the village stage 3pm - Start of the 800-mile Grande Course Sunday 19th April Opening of the village Boats in the race Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discovery of the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. 10.00am - 5.00pm: Sailing baptisms on Open 5.7 organised by the SRC - Boarding Quai Carnot. Port Isl'hand: Concarneau's miniature port will be located on Quai Carnot. Rides in small electric boats without a licence. In a magnificent setting at the foot of the ramparts, the water is safe and there are no swells or currents. 10.30am: Meeting with Thierry Clermont on the Iles du Ponant in the Events tent, hosted by Serge Herbin. 15:00 / 17:00 - Fashion show by the Union des Commerçants de Concarneau Monday 20th April Closing day of the village Boats racing Tuesday 21 April: International Day of Creativity and Innovation Opening of the village Boats in the race Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discovery of the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. Port Isl'hand: Concarneau's miniature port will be located on Quai Carnot. Rides in small electric boats without a licence. In a magnificent setting at the foot of the ramparts, the water is safe and there are no swells or currents. 6pm - 8pm - CCI Evening - Innovation Wednesday 22nd April Opening of the village Boats in the race Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discovery of the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. Port Isl'hand: Concarneau's miniature harbour will be located on Quai Carnot. Rides in small electric boats without a licence. In a magnificent setting at the foot of the ramparts, the water is safe and there are no swells or currents. 3pm: Captain Darwin conference Thursday 23rd April Finish of the big race Welcome to the Sailors 6pm - The big debrief hosted by Serge Herbin 7pm - Concert evening Friday 24th April Opening of the village from 10am to 7pm Activities on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discover the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. Meetings with sailors hosted by Serge Herbin 11am - Reception of guests at the BPGO Trophy area - Quai Carnot 11:30 - Lunch with the crews Ponant Islands Day - Meeting with the Mayors of the 15 Ponant Islands. Meeting in the village in the afternoon. 12:45 - Boats set sail 12h - Grand Prix Région Bretagne - Course in the bay from the forest to les Glénan Boats in the race 16h - Return to the quay 17h - 18h - Meeting with Christian Le Pape - "Les Champions de la Vallée des Fous" (The Champions of the Valley of Fools), who looks back at the history of the Port-la-Forêt training centre through the Figaro, Orma and Ultim epics. Festive "Show comme la Breizh" evening Saturday 25th April Opening of the village from 10am to 8pm Entertainment on the Banque Populaire Grand Ouest stand Discover the new Région Bretagne exhibition - The Region's action in everyday life. Meetings with sailors hosted by Serge Herbin 11am - Guests welcome at the BPGO Trophy area on Quai Carnot 11:30 - Lunch with the crews 12:45 - Boats set sail 12h - Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Grand Prix Boats in the race 16h - Return to quay 18h - Closing concert 7pm - BPGO Trophy prize-giving ceremony 8pm - Official evening