Once upon a time
An alliance of iconic brands united for a cause
Since the first Route du Rhum race in 2014 with V and B, in 2019 the department of Mayenne joined the project to set off for our first Vendee Globe in 2020/21. Monbana consolidates this union.
Together, we built the IMOCA V and B - Monbana - Mayenne !
The alliance of 3 emblematic brands.
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V AND B
Maxime Sorel's partnership with V and B dates back to his very first transatlantic race, the Route du Rhum 2014. Together they have made this offshore racing project grow. Maxime corresponds to the V and B state of mind and it is together that they cross a new dimension with the construction of a new foiling boat to play the leading roles in the next Vendee Globe.
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MONBANA
Historical specialist in powdered chocolate since 1934, Chocolaterie Monbana is now joining the sailing project skippered by Maxime Sorel, alongside its historical partners to support his ambitious business project and carry the brand's values around the world: Passion, Perseverance, Team Spirit and Humility.
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MAYENNE
Since 2019, a beautiful story between Maxime Sorel and Mayenne has been written over the adventure around common values: Sharing, Self-transcendence, Solidarity and Mutual Aid. This partnership, which is part of the attractiveness approach initiated by the Departmental Council, now takes on its full meaning and is truly part of the life of the territory.
Together against Cystic Fibrosis
From a very young age, Maxime was made aware of the fight against cystic fibrosis. Formerly an active member with his family during the Virades of Hope, he became a fervent ambassador from his first Route du Rhum. After 5 years of making this disease known, he was appointed national sponsor alongside Laurence Ferrari.Our Official Partners
Our Technical Partners
Highlights
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2023
Maxime and Christopher Pratt finish 8th in the Transat Jacques Vabre
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2023
Maxime successfully climbs Everest and achieves his incredible challenge: "My Double Everest"!
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2022
5th in the Route du Rhum for Maxime's first transatlantic race aboard the IMOCA V and B - Monbana - Mayenne
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2022
Launch of the IMOCA V and B - Monbana - Mayenne on June 27, 2022 with more than 1,200 people present !
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![Blason V and B - Monbana - Mayenne]()
2021
The Monbana chocolate factory joins the adventure. Objective: a second round the world aboard a new Imoca with foils
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![Arrivée du Vendée Globe 2020]()
2020/21
Maxime, aboard his Imoca V and B - Mayenne, finished 10th in his first Vendée Globe !
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![Imoca V and B - Mayenne]()
2019
The Mayenne department joins V and B for a first Vendée Globe project
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![Arrivée de la TJV 2017]()
2017
Second victory in a few months for Maxime in the Transat Jacques Vabre (duet with Antoine Carpentier)
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2017
First crewed victory for Maxime during the Rolex FastNet aboard his Class40 V and B
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![Maxime et Sam Manuard à l'arrivée de la TJV 2015]()
2015
First Transat Jacques Vabre in Class40 for our skipper who finishes with Sam Manuard, 2nd in the race
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![Arrivée Route du Rhum 2014]()
2014
First Route du Rhum for Maxime Sorel in Class40 in the colors of V and B
