Professional skipper from the Olympic pathway, Morgan Lagravière has established himself as one of the best helmsmen and trimmers of his generation. After competing in the 49er class before shining in Figaro and IMOCA, his profile is that of a pure "performer" capable of exploiting the maximum potential of foiling hulls. His approach, focused on steering finesse and understanding fluid dynamics, makes him a strategic collaborator for top teams seeking to optimize their nautical performance on the most demanding flying platforms.
Profile & Technical Approach: Sensitivity Serving Data
Morgan Lagravière's profile is distinguished by a rare blend of the "feel" from dinghy sailing and rigorous analysis of flight data. A specialist in high-speed sailing, he often acts as a pilot and fine-tuner to optimize the speed polar diagrams of the latest generation prototypes. His role is to translate sailing sensations into technical parameters usable by engineers.
On IMOCA and Ultim platforms, he places paramount importance on appendage control and the accuracy of information transmitted by the inertial unit. For Morgan, the ability to maintain high average speeds solo or crewed relies on the reliability of control systems.
Record & Highlights: A Specialist in Double-Handed and Crewed Victories
Winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre (2021 and 2023): Two consecutive victories in IMOCA, demonstrating perfect mastery of foil management and offshore strategy.
Winner of the Pro Sailing Tour (2023): Success on the Ocean Fifty circuit, confirming his versatility on high-performance multihulls.
Skipper of IMOCA Safran 2 (2015-2016): First skipper to compete with the first IMOCA designed entirely for foils.
Winner of the Transat Paprec (2023): Victory in Figaro, illustrating his ability to perform on one-design boats where fine-tuning makes the difference.
Key member of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crew: Participation in major records and victories on the Ultim circuit, notably the Jules Verne Trophy.
