Clarisse Crémer skippered the IMOCA L'Occitane en Provence in the Vendee Globe 2024, finishing in 11th place after 77 days, 15 hours and 34 minutes at sea. This was the second time she has finished the single handed round the world race.
The story started in 2023 when Alex Thomson reached out to Clarisse to see if she wanted to take part in the 2024 edition of the race and the rest as they say is history. Clarisse and Alex launched the campaign with the purpose to highlight the "Race for Equity" message in the ocean racing world.
"This project is an incredible human and professional adventure. I never imagined I'd come so far in such a short time, and I'm grateful to have got this far. I can't wait to get back into racing, and qualify for a second Vendée Globe circumnavigation." - Clarisse CREMER
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"We are very proud to support Clarisse Crémer, a true role model for the new generations. This partnership with the Vendée Globe is part of our values of entrepreneurship, team spirit, exemplarity, and authenticity. It is fully in line with the commitments of L’Occitane en Provence in favour of nature and the protection of biodiversity. Beyond the classic partnership, L’Occitane en Provence and their skipper have decided to join forces, combining their strengths to promote women’s leadership in sailing
Adrien Geiger, Managing Director of L’OCCITANE en Provence
The team was founded alongside Alex Thomson in 2023. Together with Alex Thomson Racing, we had the shared vision of Clarisse qualifying and completing in the Vendée Globe 2024. L’Occitane Sailing Team is driven by a passion for ocean racing and is committed to promoting equity.
”My team and I are delighted to support Clarisse for the Vendée Globe 2024. We want to prove to the world that becoming a mother doesn’t change your ambitions as an athlete. I intend to provide Clarisse with all the tools that will enable her to compete with equity.”
Alex Thomson
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