Richard Mille X The Famous Project: Women Breaking Records

Richard Mille partners with an all-female crew competing for the Jules Verne Trophy, setting out on a non-stop unassisted circumnavigation, and daring for a new women’s record…

Vendée Globe racer, transatlantic veteran, and world-renowned sailor Alexia Barrier is set to circumnavigate the globe with an all-female crew, with hopes to achieve a new women’s record. Sailing on a 32-metre maxi-trimaran, the international crew of ten skilled female sailors, under the name The Famous Project, is guided by the mantra “dare, dream, share” – it’s a mission focused on empowerment, and equipping women with the same resources as men in competitive sailing.

With 20 years of experience and over 200,000 nautical miles sailed, Alexia Barrier, and her crew on the Ultim Trimaran IDEC SPORT (the fastest maxi-trimaran), are also daring to beat the current world speed record. 

Richard Mille X The Famous Project

In their continued dedication to high-performance challenges in various sports (motorsports, endurance sports, tennis, golf), Richard Mille has partnered with The Famous Project. 

“Richard Mille is taking a new step in its extraordinary commitments to adventure, combining excellence, technology, and performance—the three cornerstones of our brand,” said Amanda Mille, Brand & Partnerships Director. “The Famous Project represents our dedication to women’s empowerment and a clear desire to push limits.”

Pushing boundaries for the last 20 years this collaboration reflects Richard Mille’s passion for speed and innovation, and it’s a project that will certainly make waves throughout the sailing community. 

The Famous Project Crew

To successfully circumnavigate the globe, and set new and hugely challenging records (Previous Jules Verne record – Francis Joyon in 2017 – 40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes, 30 seconds), the crew must adapt to the Ultim trimaran, requiring an unlearning of previous sailing experiences.

Meet the crew:

• Alexia Barrier: Skipper – 18 Transatlantic races

• Dee Caffari: Co-skipper – record-breaking circumnavigating sailor 
• Helena Darvelid: Water speed records expert & 12 world records 
• Sara Hastreiter: Mountain adventurer & circumnavigating sailor
• Elodie Jane Mettraux: Top multihull specialist 
• Joan Mulloy: Specialist in solo offshore sailing
• Marie Riou: Volvo Ocean Race winner
• Marie Tabarly: Pen Duick VI skipper (Ocean Glove Race)

The race is set to begin in October 2025. 

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