Partnerskap

Under the leadership of world-renowned skipper Paul Meilhat, IMOCA Ocean Force unites French expertise in offshore sailing with Sweden’s proud heritage from the Whitbread Round the World Race and The Volvo Ocean Race. This unique French-Swedish mixed-gender team will compete in The Ocean Race 2026–27, one of the most iconic and demanding sporting events worldwide.

A French-Swedish Vision supported by the French Chamber of Commerce in Sweden 

Ocean Force is more than a sailing campaign – it is a high-profile international marketing and innovation platform. Built around three strong values – Gender Diversity, Ocean Preservation, and Cutting-edge Technology – the project offers companies an unprecedented opportunity to align their brand with excellence, sustainability, and adventure.

Be One of Ten Exclusive Founding Partners !

Team IMOCA Ocean Force and the French-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (CCFS) invites 10 pioneering member companies to join as core partners in the IMOCA Ocean Force campaign. Each partnership represents a unique investment of €1.1 million, granting your brand unprecedented visibility and unique corporate hospitality opportunities around the world, in one of the world’s most iconic sporting events: The Ocean Race 2026–27!

Why Join IMOCA Ocean Force?

- Global Reach : Over 1.8 billion cumulative media impressions. Race exposure across six continents and four oceans.

- French-Swedish Excellence : Combining French offshore sailing expertise with Sweden’s Whitbread & Volvo Ocean Race heritage. A strong symbol of bilateral collaboration.

- Innovation & Sustainability : Integrating ocean science with Tara Ocean Foundation and NASA. Showcasing commitment to gender diversity, ocean preservation, and cutting-edge technology.

- Engagement & Hospitality : Unforgettable B2B opportunities: VIP race village access, corporate sailing days, and onboard experiences. A platform to inspire employees and clients worldwide.

The Racing Program

- Nordic Summer Tour 2026: Faerder Race (Oslo), Gotland Runt (Stockholm/Sandhamn), RORC Baltic Sea Race (Helsinki)

- The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026: New York – Barcelona

- The Ocean Race 2026–27: Full circumnavigation – the ultimate test of endurance

Your Exclusive Opportunity

By becoming one of just 10 CCFS member companies, you position your brand at the frontline of adventure, innovation, and sustainability – a story that will resonate globally for years to come.

- Investment per partner company: €1.1 million

- Availability: 10 exclusive partnership slots

Join us around the world and become a French-Swedish partner!

Now is the time to come onboard and position your brand at the frontline of global ocean racing.

Kindly let us know a convenient time for an initial virtual meeting, during which we can provide you with detailed information about different sponsor packages, timeframes and commercial rights and opportunities.

For more informations, please find the Race Report 2022-2023 here : https://racereport.theoceanrace.com/

Contacts and Q&A

Ewa Fallenius, CEO of the CCFS, ewa(@)ccfs.se, +46 705 55 10 23

Pelle Norberg, Ocean Force, pelle.norberg(@)telia.com , +46 708 12 95 56

Clotilde Lafont, Ocean Force, clotilde.objectifglobe(@)gmail.com , +33 6 60 21 25 11