Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

Yannick Bestaven x TRIBORD

Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

TRIBORD and Yannick Bestaven co-designed sailing apparel adapted to the most extreme conditions, destined to equip the sailor for the Vendée Globe 2024.
5 products have been designed, and everyone will be able to buy its top-of-the-range equipment: the OFFSHORE PRO SERIES range, currently available.

Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

“What pleased me most was TRIBORD’s reactivity. Always trying things: detaching, resewing…We achieved competitive products. I will be able to start the Vendée Globe warm and dry!”

Yannick Bestaven
Skipper & winner of the Vendée Globe 2020

Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

Outfits for all extremes

Three years ago, TRIBORD announced its collaboration with Yannick Bestaven to co-create apparel for being at sea. Or rather, to create apparel adapted to navigation, whether for pleasure or sailing around the world, the number-one goal was to find the right materials and construction to resist humidity for the longest possible time. Throughout the project, the team had the idea to add the weather variant to the equation. Heat, cold, always dry: The 5 Pro Series items were born.

  • Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

    In 2021, Yannick Bestaven tested and approved the exclusive tri-layer, waterproof membrane designed by DECATHLON.

  • Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

    Going even further, the designers focused on the construction of the jacket to optimise waterproofness.

  • Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

    Several prototypes were tested at the TRIBORD design centre in La Rochelle and by Yannick himself.

  • Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

    After trials at the Transat Jacques Vabre, Route du Rhum, Solitaire du Figaro and Mini-Transat, a dozen professional skippers also gave their feedback.

“The aim was to create a full range of offshore racing equipment using our network of skippers. The Offshore PRO SERIES range has been tested and validated by Yannick Bestaven and a network of skippers in the biggest sailing races between 2021 and 2023.”

Néhémie Westphal
Head of product, habitable and offshore sailing, TRIBORD

Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024

Technical focus

  • The long shell jacket:
    Excellent impermeability thanks to the tri-layer membrane (30,000 mm Schmerber) and very comfortable neoprene cuffs.

    Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024
  • Waterproof dungarees:
    Highly abrasion-resistant knee and buttock reinforcements. A layer of foam on the knees to provides extra comfort

    Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024
  • Sailing light jacket / lightweight shell jacket :
    Waterproof (20,000 mm Schmerbers) and stretchy, the lightweight shell jacket is ideal for maneuvers or in warm weather.

    Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024
  • Mid layer jacket and merino-lined dungarees set:
    The Merino wool inner fabric wicks away perspiration while providing the warmth needed for cold-weather sailing.

    Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024
  • Ultra compact onboard thanks to a lightweight individual packing case.

    Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024
  • Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024
  • Co-create offshore sailing apparels for the Vendée Globe 2024