Alex Thomson

Alex Thomson Racing was founded by British offshore sailor Alex Thomson in 2003 following his success in winning the Clipper Round the World Race and in doing so, becoming the youngest skipper to win a round-the-world yacht race. Alex has gone on to break multiple world records, as well as becoming the fastest Briton to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world when he finished the Vendée Globe in 2017 in 74 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes.

With a successful career on the water, Alex has turned his focus to sharing his unique knowledge, expertise and passion for the sport of offshore sailing, investing his time in individuals and projects across the world. 

Alex Thomson Racing have successfully managed Alex’s offshore sailing career for almost 20 years, and will continue to run, manage and support offshore sailing campaigns across the world.

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Our Teams

Founded in 2023 by Alex Thomson and Clarisse Cremer alongside title sponsor L’Occitane en Provence. The team is firmly focused on qualifying and completing in the Vendée globe 2024. L’Occiante sailing team is driven by a passion for ocean racing a a comminet to equity.

Be Water Positive Sailing Team

Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer founded his team in 2022 in partnership with Alex Thomson Racing. The team now under the name Be Water Positive Sailing Team aims to compete in the 2028 Vendée Globe while spreading the message of water positivity.

HISTORY

  • 1998

    Alex Thomson becomes the youngest skipper ever to win a round-the-world race.

  • 2000

    Completes first Round Britain and Ireland Race, breaking the existing record of 10

  • 2003

    Signs Title partnership with HUGO BOSS

  • 2008

    Finishes Barcelona
    World Race in second place

  • 2012

    Sets record for single-handed transatlantic crossing.

  • 2013

    Breaks British record for sailing solo, unassisted round-the-world

  • 2016

    Finishes Transat New York-Vendée Race in third place.

  • 2017

    Finishes second in the Vendée Globe, breaking his own British record.

  • 2018

    24 hour crewed distance record for a 60ft monohull

  • 2019

    Launches the most advanced HUGO BOSS Yacht built

  • 2022

    Launches Canada Ocean Racing

  • 2023

    Founds L’Occitane Sailing Team along side Clarrise Cremer