Limosa - The Famous Project | Empowering Women in the RORC Transatlantic Race

Alexia Barrier’s MOD70 Limosa - The Famous Project (FRA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Transatlantic Race outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada on January 15th 2024. The 3,000-mile race, completed in under eight days, was a big step towards The Famous Project’s ultimate ambition – An all-women team Jules Verne Record Attempt in the 31.5m trimaran IDEC Sport. Limosa’s Skipper Alexia Barrier completed the 2021 Vendée Globe, racing the oldest boat in the fleet and taking 111 days to race solo around the world. Racing a MOD70 as skipper, Alexia has won the last two editions of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Alexia Barrier has set a new benchmark in the 2024 RORC Transatlantic Race as the first MOD70 woman skipper to finish the race. Limosa Crew: Skipper Alexia Barrier, Co-Skipper Dee Caffari, Arianne Van de Loosdrecht, Elodie-Jane Mettraux, Jeff Mearing, Marie Riou, Sidney Gavignet, Tom Dawson. For the RORC Transatlantic Race, Limosa’s crew of eight included three male MOD70 experts: Sidney Gavignet, Jeff Mearing and Tom Dawson. While all of the female members have competed in previous round the world races, these ‘player-coach’ MOD70 veterans reveal the advanced tips and tricks to the team. #RORCTransatlanticRace #RORCracing 📸 RORC / @soren_wiegand / Arthur Daniel / Limosa