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Violette Dorange

Revealed to the public during the 2024–2025 Vendée Globe, Violette Dorange has established herself as a rising figure in offshore racing. At only 24 years old, her experience is already widely recognized. Her authenticity, sincerity, and performances are unanimously praised. In 2026, she will take the helm of the Initiatives-Cœur project in preparation for the 2028 Vendée Globe.

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Violette Dorange
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Saving children with heart disease

Discover the incredible adventure that enables children with heart diseases to be operated on thanks to the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque charity.

initiatives coeur boat

A boat
built for racing

Built in 2022, the IMOCA Initiatives-Cœur benefits from the latest technological advancements: powerful foils and a rounded bow (scow shape), enabling the skipper to proudly embody the solidarity values of the Initiatives-Cœur project.

About the boat

Upcoming races

  • Route du rhum

    01/11/2026

  • Course des caps

    04/07/2027

  • Rolex Fasnet

    07/2027

  • Défi Azimut

    09/2027

  • Transat Café l'Or

    11/2027

Race programme
Sponsors

Initiatives-cœur's partners are both financial and sports sponsors. They contribute financially to the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque humanitarian association.

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