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2 clusters · 7 sources · 3 days · First seen 9 days ago · Last updated 7 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Paprec’s first 52 Super Series victory

Entities: Loïck Peyron · Paprec · Lanzarote · Yoann Richomme · Jean‑Luc Petithuguenin

Overview

In late July 2026 the French TP52 campaign Paprec secured its inaugural win in the 52 Super Series at the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote Sailing Week. The regatta, held on the Canary Island of Lanzarote, featured strong breezes on the first two days, a weather‑forced cancellation on day three, and a decisive final race. Paprec, led by owner‑skipper Jean‑Luc Petithuguenin with tactician Loïck Peyron and navigator Yoann Richomme, stayed at the front while rival teams incurred penalties—a false‑start recall for Italy’s Alkedo Vitamina and a penalty for Japan’s Sled—allowing Paprec to finish ahead by two points. The triumph moved the French outfit up to fourth place overall in the series with 157 points, marking a milestone after 17 years of near‑misses on the TP52 circuit.

Petithuguenin expressed long‑awaited satisfaction, noting the win fulfilled a 17‑year quest, while Richomme highlighted his traditional navigation approach.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Paprec won the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 Super Series Sailing Week, the third event of the 2026 season. (Paprec victory)
[● 3 SOURCES] It was Paprec's first victory on the 52 Super Series circuit. (first ever win)
[● 3 SOURCES] The regatta was held in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, from July 21‑25, 2026. (event location and date)
[● 2 SOURCES] Alkedo Vitamina was recalled for a false start and Sled received a penalty in the final race. (race incidents)
[● 2 SOURCES] Jean‑Luc Petithuguenin said he had waited 17 years for a TP52 regatta win. (Petithuguenin quote)
[● 2 SOURCES] Loïck Peyron has served as Paprec's tactician since 2024. (team staff)
[● 2 SOURCES] Yoann Richomme acted as Paprec's navigator for the first time at this event. (team staff)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Paprec moved to fourth place in the overall 52 Super Series standings with 157 points after the win. (series standings)

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Paprec team secures first 52 Super Series victory at Lanzarote
French team Paprec, led by Jean‑Luc Petithuguenin, won its first 52 Super Series race at Lanzarote, Spain, moving to fourth in the 2026 standings.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Paprec clinches first 52 Super Series victory at Lanzarote
Paprec, led by Jean‑Luc Petithuguenin, won its first 52 Super Series race at Lanzarote after a weather‑disrupted weekend, overtaking Sled following a penalty.

Sources

52superseries.com · boatingnz.co.nz · boatnews.com · elchaplon.com · mysailing.com.au · sailingscuttlebutt.com · segel-filme.de