Jules Poulain aboard an offshore racing yacht, hiking out in the cockpit in open blue water under a clear sky.

Offshore racing · Mini 6.50

On the road to professional offshore racing.

I’m Jules Poulain. I discovered sailing and offshore racing at 9, at the 2016 Vendée Globe. Now studying naval architecture at the University of Southampton, I’m preparing for the 2031 Mini Transat.

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Born in Lyon, 2007 19

Naval architecture Southampton

Portsmouth Spring Series 2026 1st / 19

Mini Transat start Sept. 2031

Latest results

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DateEventBoatPositionResult

May 2026 JOG St-Vaast X332 – Adelie Foredeck

7 / 8

Apr 2026 Warsash Spring Series J109 – Jukebox Foredeck

3 / 13

Apr 2026 Portsmouth Spring Series Half Tonner – Pinball Wizard Foredeck

1 / 19

Nov 2025 Hamble Winter Series J92 – J’Ronimo Kite trimmer

5 / 11

News

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Delivery Sept 2026 Figaro 3: Lorient to Southampton, 300 miles IMOCA June 2026 First delivery aboard Gitana 80, Lorient to Port-la-Forêt Team 2026 Internship at Beyou Racing on the IMOCA Charal 2

MT31 Project

Crossing the Atlantic single-handed

4,050 miles alone and unassisted, from France to the Caribbean, on a Maxi 6.50. The project is looking for partners.

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Jules Poulain standing on the foredeck of a racing yacht at sunset, coloured lines running across the deck in the foreground.