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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.

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The Famous Project CIC refit of the IDEC SPORT Ultim at Multiplast in Vannes. Photo by Georgia Schofield / The Famous Project CIC

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.”

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