This trimaran, designed by Nigel Irens, was built by Carmagnani in Saint-Philibert from the Fujicolor II mould and launched in 1994 in Banque populaire colours for Francis Joyon.
It was modified in winter 1997 (slimmer floats, three carbon rudders, new sail wardrobe), then in winter 2001 (new mast and sails). In 2000, renamed Eure-et-Loir, it won the English Transat in 9 d 23 h 21 min, a race record. It then raced as Dexia - Eure-et-Loir (2001) and Eure-et-Loir - Lorenove (2002), the year it capsized in the Route du Rhum.
Later known as Wai Hau, it was bought in 2020 by Francis Joyon, who renamed it Océans.
10 sources · updated 9 Nov 2026
| Race | Boat name | Skipper | Result | Elapsed time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route du Rhum2026 | Océans | — | ||
| Route du Rhum2002 | Eure-et-Loir - Lorenove | — | ||
| Transat Café L'Or2001 | Dexia - Eure-et-Loir | — | ||
| Transat Café L'Or1999 | Banque Populaire | 17 d 21 h 16 min | ||
| Route du Rhum1998 | Banque Populaire | 13 d 13 h 41 min |
2 Nov 2026, 17:49
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Source: · approved by marin-750a594acdac9cd276be122371
