program 2025
Nearly 200 skippers will set sail from Le Havre in Normandy on October 26 to reach Fort-de-France on or around November 6, 2025.
This year, a record fleet of nearly a hundred boats will set sail from the Normandy coast: IMOCA, Class40, OCean Fifty and ULTIM boats will be on board.
Four routes of 4500, 6000 and 7000 nautical miles respectively have been devised for the occasion, depending on the class.
This breakdown will enable all skippers to arrive in Martinique at the same time and celebrate their arrival in style... Because in Martinique, we like to party!
So, after crossing the start line at 15min intervals per class:
The departure village at Havre
And as a 17th edition is cause for celebration, Le Havre will be decked out in its finest colors from October 17 to 26 to welcome the Transat Café L'Or Normandie Le Havre starting village. The village will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - and will stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays! On the program: a host of exhibitors to discover, stalls to grab a bite to eat or a drink, and plenty of activities for young and old alike. Want to test your knowledge with a quiz? Climb to the top of a mast? Climb aboard a sailboat or sail for free on the Eure basin? Now's the time!
And of course, it's impossible to miss the stars of the event: the boats ready to set sail and their passionate skippers. Some former winners will also be part of the festivities, strolling through the village to chat with the public and share their adventure memories.
The finish village in Fort-de-France
The arrival village of the Transat Café L'Or Normandie Le Havre in Fort-de-France is part of an eco-responsible approach, a necessary commitment to preserve our island which has become a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
From November 5 to 16, the village opens its doors in Fort-de-France to celebrate the arrival of the skippers in front of the pontoons!
On the program: discover exhibitors and their craft skills, cultural events, games and exclusive offers to discover the riches of Martinique.
Let's celebrate this 17th edition together in the sublime Bay of Fort-de-France!
Set sail for the coffee road, the real thing
Three centuries ago, the Flower Island was the original arrival point of the coffee route.
The coffee plants took to the waves from France's west coast to land on Martinique's verdant shores after a long journey on the waters of the Atlantic. It was a long and ambitious journey, but one that has proved to be rich in every way throughout history.
Coffee is a product of the coffee industry.
So, for this 16th anniversary edition and for a second time, Martinique has been chosen to host the finish of this demanding race.
A sumptuous land of incomparable biodiversity, the flower island brings together seas, mountains, forests, beaches and waterfalls and is home to a multitude of animal and plant species.
It's a lush land with a fragile ecosystem, where flora and fauna coexist in harmony.
Martinique is also a splendid land of water sports, home to some of the finest diving spots in the two surrounding bodies of water. Idyllic beaches of fine sand, wonderful islets and an exceptional underwater world. A veritable sanctuary for underwater life, Martinique is a mecca for water sports enthusiasts, who above all else love to practice and socialize here.
.A rich, authentic and generous island, a sanctuary for ocean lovers.
So what better destination to pay tribute to the 30th anniversary of the Transat Jacques Vabre?
Conquering the ocean Atlantic
Every two years, the Transat Café L'Or Normandie Le Havre links the shores of Le Havre, its historic port of departure and coffee port par excellence, with various coffee destinations.
Over the years, arrivals have become increasingly impressive in emblematic coffee countries: Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica...
The rendez-vous of the greatest Sailboats
Over the years, the Route du Café has brought together many different types of 40-, 50- and 60-foot monohull and multihull boats: ORMAs, MOD70s, ULTIM 32/23s, Multi50 Open Fifties, IMOCAs and Class40s. Today, the number of boat types has lightened and only IMOCAs, Class40s, Ocean Fifties and ULTIMs will compete off the Atlantic Ocean.
Historically, the race organizes a different route for each boat type to ensure that all duos will cross the finish line at the same time.
A race of excellence that many skippers dream of experiencing, and which often acts as a preparation race for the famous Vendée Globe.
Ready for the 17th edition?
