Richard Mille announces its support for The Famous Project, initiated by world-renowned sailor Alexia Barrier.
The goal of The Famous Project is to drive progress in terms of technical achievements and attitudes. Concretely, the project sets to circumnavigate the globe with an all-female team, without stopping and without support, for the next Jules Verne Trophy.
To do so, The Famous Project is bringing together an international crew of ten bold female sailors on a 32 metres maxi-trimaran. Their hope is to set a first women’s record time for this sailing circumnavigation, with the dream being to beat the current world speed record for the Jules Verne Trophy.
Alexia Barrier, as a skipper with more than 20 years of experience under her belt, including 18 transatlantic voyages – five alone – and a finish in the 2020 Vendée Globe, has racked up a lifetime total of 200,000 nautical miles sailed.
"This was my dream boat for this ambitious project which, outside of the sporting aspect, intends to give women the same tools as men to win such demanding races. The Famous Project is therefore a societal project that perfectly sums up our mantras: dare, dream, share." -- Alexia Barrier
To rise to the challenge, Alexia Barrier and her crew will tame the waves on what can only be described as a Formula 1 ship, the Ultim Trimaran IDEC SPORT.
"Richard Mille is taking a new step in its extraordinary commitments to adventure, combining excellence, technology and performance – the three cornerstones of the Brand. Daring, setting challenges and taking risks: The Famous Project is letting us write a new page in our history of commitments to women. First and foremost, this project is being carried by the passion of all people involved. Alexia Barrier’s clear desire to outdo herself regardless of the game truly won us over." - Amanda Mille, Brand & Partnerships Director
The support of The Famous Project is manifestation of the disruptive vision of the adventure that has guided Richard Mille for more than 20 years.
