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15th Armen Race Finish - Saliou and Leclerc Ville La Grand take a commanding victory

by SNT 15 May 16:05 PDT 14-17 May 2026
Saliou and Leclerc Ville La Grand on their Mach 50 Leclerc Ville La Grand take line honours in the Armen Race 2026 © Roddyacqua

Jean-Philippe Saliou and his crew crossed the finish line of the 15th edition of the Armen Race first, at around 11:30 p.m. Their Mach 50 Leclerc Ville La Grand crossed the line first and won in real time after 1 day, 9 hours, 0 minutes and 54 seconds of racing — confirming the predictions that made him one of the big favourites at the start.

In varied conditions over the 350-mile course, the crew skillfully managed each phase of the race to build a decisive lead over the competition. A clear victory, capping off a great season for a crew in top form.

You can track the fleet here.

Find out more on the event website, snt-voile.org/regates/event/armen-race-2026

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