Allen & XPO Partner with Matthieu Salomon's ETF26 Campaign

Allen and its French distributor XPO are proud to announce their technical partnership with Matthieu Salomon's ETF26 campaign, "Entreprises du Morbihan". This latest collaboration further strengthens the Allen by XPO team, which already supports top-level sailors including 49er crew Erwan Fisher & Clément Péquin, Moth Foil World Champion Enzo Ballanger, and the IRC yacht Stamina.

A Proven, World-Class Crew

The ETF26 team brings together an exceptional lineup of talent: Matthieu Salomon, Franck Cammas, Valentin Bellet and Solune Robert. Together, they boast an outstanding competitive record, including:

• Three consecutive ETF26 circuit titles (2023, 2024, 2025)
• 2025 European Championship - 2nd place
• Victories at the Tour de France à la Voile
• Participation at the highest levels of the sport, including the America's Cup and European Championships

The presence of Franck Cammas—one of the most accomplished sailors in the sport, with victories in the Volvo Ocean Race and Transat Jacques Vabre—further underlines the calibre and ambition of this campaign.

Optimised for High Performance

With the introduction of new foils to the ETF26, the loads across the boat have increased significantly, placing even greater demands on onboard systems and hardware. To meet these challenges, the team has equipped the boat with Allen performance hardware through French distributor XPO.

The carefully selected hardware ensures reliability, efficiency and durability under the extreme loads generated by modern foiling performance.

Sailor Feedback

Matthieu Salomon - Skipper, ETF26 "Entreprises du Morbihan"
Following the first regatta in Spain: "We discovered the Allen range on the ETF26 and were immediately impressed by both the quality and the design of the hardware. With the new foils, the loads on the boat, lines and fittings have increased considerably. Having complete confidence in our equipment is essential. During racing, even under heavy load, the blocks performed flawlessly and didn't move, which is a real performance advantage. In a championship like this, every breakage costs valuable points. Thanks to XPO and Allen, we have the reliability we need to minimise risk and stay competitive throughout the season. Thank you to the whole team for their support and for the strong relationship of trust we've built together."

Xavier Phélipon - Director, XPO
"This partnership perfectly reflects the dynamic created by XPO alongside its key suppliers—Allen, PROtect Tapes and Ropeye. Supporting a project like ETF26 'Entreprises du Morbihan' allows us to work with some of the very best sailors, while continuously pushing equipment to its limits. The insights gained in these demanding environments are invaluable and directly benefit future product development."

Ben Harden - Head of Marketing, Allen
"We're proud to support Matthieu and the team as they continue to push the limits of performance in the ETF26 class. Feedback like this—where our hardware is performing under extreme loads and giving sailors total confidence—is exactly what drives our product development. We're excited to be part of their campaign and look forward to supporting their success throughout the season."

Looking Ahead

This collaboration highlights a shared commitment between Allen, XPO and their technical partners to support elite sailing performance at the highest level. By combining proven expertise with cutting-edge hardware, the team is well-positioned to remain at the front of the ETF26 fleet in the 2026 season and beyond.