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Isabelle Joschke announces the end of her professional career as an ocean racing skipper

After a career of over 20 years in ocean racing, including two Vendée Globe races with MACSF as a partner (finishing out of the race in the 2020 edition and 19th in the 2024 edition), Isabelle Joschke announced on Thursday that she is retiring from her career as a professional sailor.

After 21 full campaigns, I feel the need to live in harmony with my rhythm and my physiology. For me, ocean racing is more a way of life than a job. It's also a total commitment that demands a lot of time and energy. I've loved this life, but now I want to discover new horizons. This environment is a cocoon, which is very pleasant, but I also want to see other worlds, I need to open myself up to other things.

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MACSF has already confirmed its intention to continue its commitment to the IMOCA class, with the Vendée Globe 2028 on the horizon. But alongside which sailor? Stay tuned!

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