The Famous Project CIC
Our purpose
To inspire future generations, challenging perceptions of what can be achieved at the highest levels of competitive sailing
Our mission
To become the first all-female team in history to successfully race around the world non-stop, unassisted
Our goal
To undertake a Jules Verne Trophy record attempt, establishing an all-female reference time for the first time in history
2025 Timeline

January - March 2025
The first training sessions back after the break
After a busy and successful year in 2024, the team are now in training mode for their around the world record attempt in 2025. Alexia Barrier, alongside Co-Skipper Dee Caffari, are leading the training session in the build up to December 2025.

April - May 2025
Training and racing
Using both the team’s training boat ‘Limosa’ and onboard the Maxi-Trimaran ‘IDEC SPORT’, Alexia and Dee will lead a series of training sessions as well as entering a few smaller races, testing both boats and crew.

June 2024
Partner sailing and VIP guests
Looking forward to welcoming those supporting the project onboard with us.

September - November 2025
All eyes on the final preparations and perfecting team dynamics
It is a long established fact that no matter how much you prepare for a race or record attempt, you will always find something left on the endless to-do list. The team will spend September-November of this year preparing and team building for the adventure of a lifetime

December 2025
GAME ON! The team will wait for the perfect weather window to begin their journey around the world
Waiting for the perfect weather window is a crucial and strategic part of attempting a Jules Verne Trophy record. Set sail at the wrong time and the team could be out of the running before they’ve even started... set sail at the right time and the team will be in the running for the world record. ‘When’ is the only question left.

Meet Alexia Barrier
A prominent female name in offshore sailing, with a successful 20-year career, Alexia has sailed the equivalent of 10 laps around the planet, completing the iconic solo, non-stop Vendée Globe in 2021 and has raced across the Atlantic no less than 18 times. Discover her story
“This pioneering project is designed to jump start opportunities for women in sailing, as well as change perceptions of what female athletes are capable of.”






















