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28 | 03 | 2023
Holcim-PRB passes Cape Horn in 2nd position!
This was the last cape to pass of this third leg of The Ocean Race - the longest ever recorded in the race's 50-year history.
24 | 03 | 2023
GO CIRCULAR will reach Cape Horn in 3 days
In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, an incredible scenario has kept us on the edge for several days now. After more than three weeks of racing, about 10 000 miles covered, the four IMOCA boats still racing in The Ocean Race are within 62 miles of each other.
22 | 03 | 2023
GO CIRCULAR at the heart of The Ocean Race scientific program
Launched during the second leg of the race with the release of a drifting buoy in the Southern Ocean, the scientific program set up by The Ocean Race aims to deepen the understanding of the sea temperature, ocean currents and the Earth's climate.
15 | 03 | 2023
No respite for sailors in the Leg 3 of The Ocean Race
17 days at sea and no respite. The IMOCA boats racing in this third leg of The Ocean Race are putting on a breathtaking show, but on board the crews are living rough times. The Indian and the Pacific Ocean do not care about the well-being of those who venture into these remote latitudes.
13 | 03 | 2023
Holcim-PRB first at longitude 143° East!
Kevin Escoffier, Abby Ehler, Sam Goodchild and Tom Laperche have just achieved another remarkable performance in this 2023 edition of The Ocean Race.
09 | 03 | 2023
"A new regatta begins" for GO CIRCULAR
Since the start in Cape Town on February 26, GO CIRCULAR has been having a remarkable race! In the lead since the beginning of this long 3rd leg, Kevin Escoffier and his crew are heading east and have managed to increase the gap with their pursuers in an impressive way.
02 | 03 | 2023
GO CIRCULAR leads the way at high speed in the Indian Ocean
It is now 4 days since the crew of Holcim-PRB left the port of Cape Town, South Africa to start the longest leg ever in the history of The Ocean Race.
28 | 02 | 2023
The Ocean Race: important strategic decisions for Holcim-PRB from the first hours of the race
After an intense start from Cape Town last Sunday under a blazing sun and strong wind conditions - 40 knots in gusts - the sailors have not had any respite. From the very first hours of the race, the crew of Holcim-PRB was confronted with the need to make strategic choices.
26 | 02 | 2023
Holcim-PRB puts on a show at the start of Cape Town
What a fantastic show today in Cape Town! The five IMOCA boats took the start at 1:15pm (French time) for this third and highly expected leg of The Ocean Race and the show matched perfectly the warm welcome given by the South Africans since the arrival of the fleet on February 12.
25 | 02 | 2023
"Sailing in such extreme places changes your way of sailing, that's for sure".
At the Team Holcim-PRB base in Cape Town, it's the day before departure. The sailors who will leave South Africa tomorrow on board the IMOCA boat have completed the formalities with immigration this morning.
24 | 02 | 2023
Holcim-PRB wins the In-Port in Cape Town!
It was an unusual Friday in the port of Cape Town, South Africa. On February 24, the five IMOCA boats racing in The Ocean Race faced each other for the first time in the Mother City's bay, for an In-Port Race (short race in the bay).
22 | 02 | 2023
Holcim-PRB crew focuses on the most difficult leg in the history of the race !
The countdown is on... The leg that the sailors have been talking about for months is approaching very quickly.
20 | 02 | 2023
The IMOCA Holcim-PRB back in the water and ready for the 3rd Leg
Sunday 19th February was an important day for Team Holcim-PRB, with the relaunch of the IMOCA boat after a short week of refit. On the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, the team led by its technical director Loïc Féquet operated meticulously under a blazing sun.
12 | 02 | 2023
Second stage victory for Team Holcim-PRB after a memorable finish
It took Kevin Escoffier and his crew Tom Laperche, Sam Goodchild, Susann Beucke and Georgia Schofield (OBR) 17 days and 19 hours to win the 2nd Leg of The Ocean Race between Mindelo, Cabo Verde and Cape Town, South Africa.
10 | 02 | 2023
A high tension finish line for Holcim-PRB and its rivals
Will this second leg be won by daring? This is perhaps the scenario that is shaping up as the battle rages on among the IMOCA boats taking part in The Ocean Race.
07 | 02 | 2023
GO CIRCULAR still in the leading group in South Atlantic
On board, after 13 days at sea, the current events that drives the teams leave little room for imagination. For Holcim-PRB, it is more a question of being in the reality of the race, not letting up on the adjustments and finish with the bypass of St. Helena.
06 | 02 | 2023
GO CIRCULAR, actor of the scientific program of The Ocean Race to better understand our oceans
As GO CIRCULAR continues its race towards Cape Town, the crew released yesterday a drifting buoy into the southern seas, marking the launch of the ambitious scientific program carried by The Ocean Race.
02 | 02 | 2023
Holcim-PRB takes the lead on the road to Cape Town
While Guyot Environnement had the lead in the Doldrums thanks to a shift to the east, Holcim-PRB has now dislodged him from his leadership position.
30 | 01 | 2023
Record of slowness in the doldrums!
It is the 4th day at sea of the Leg 2 of The Ocean Race, between Mindelo in Cape Verde and Cape Town in South Africa. And time is passing slowly, too slowly for Holcim-PRB in this round the world race.
27 | 01 | 2023
LEG 2: Cape Verde/Cape Town - DAY 3: Heat and little wind!
Three days after docking out from Cape Verde, Holcim-PRB is still on its way to Cape Town, pushed by a north-north-westerly wind of about 13 knots.
25 | 01 | 2023
GO CIRCULAR and the Holcim-PRB crew takes the start of the second leg!
The start of the second leg of The Ocean Race between Cape Verde and Cape Town (South Africa) is about to offer an absolutely magnificent spectacle to the public in Mindelo!
21 | 01 | 2023
First magnificent victory for GO CIRCULAR and the Holcim-PRB crew in Cape Verde!
In the middle of the Cape Verdean night, at 1:01 a.m. local time, Kevin Escoffier, Abby Ehler, Sam Goodchild, Tom Laperche and Julien Champolion (onboard reporter) crossed the finish line.
20 | 01 | 2023
DAY 4: GO CIRCULAR is arriving to Cape Verde
Kevin Escoffier, Tom Laperche, Abby Ehler and Sam Goodchild have only 171,5 nautical miles to go (4pm GMT rankings) to conclude this first leg of The Ocean Race.
19 | 01 | 2023
DAY 3: The eye of Julien Champolion, onboard reporter on GO CIRCULAR
Embarked for the first time on board an IMOCA boat for a round-the-world race, Julien Champolion is a reporter on board Holcim-PRB filming and photographing the crew.
16 | 01 | 2023
DAY 1: News from the boat
The first night went well for the crew of Holcim-PRB despite a technical problem. The sailors had to deal with a rudder problem during the night. Kevin, with the help of some of the crew, managed to repair it.
15 | 01 | 2023
Here we go for Holcim-PRB on a legendary race to GO CIRCULAR!
The sailors were carried by this exceptional energy until the moment they docked off. The Holcim-PRB Team led by Kevin Escoffier enjoyed the last minutes on land with their loved ones and the technical team.
15 | 01 | 2023
D-Day: The start of the iconic Ocean Race has come. Follow the crew of GO CIRCULAR!
Today is the day we have been waiting for. The unstoppable crew led by Kevin Escoffier, will set sail from Alicante in The Ocean Race.
13 | 01 | 2023
Holcim’s GO CIRCULAR ready to set sail in The Ocean Race
Holcim joins The Ocean Race for its first round-the-world regatta. The only Swiss team to compete in this year’s legendary sailing marathon, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
27 | 12 | 2022
GO CIRCULAR: The sailing crew of team Holcim-PRB for the first legs of The Ocean Race revealed!
Ahead of The Ocean Race, Team Holcim-PRB presents the sailing crew of GO CIRCULAR. Kevin Escoffier, the boat's skipper, chose five experienced sailors to join him.
21 | 11 | 2022
Press release - Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe 2022 finishes
Monday, 21 November at 08:46 Guadeloupe local time, Kevin Escoffier crossed the finish line in the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum securing 4th place.
17 | 11 | 2022
It’s anyone’s game!
On this 9th day of racing, Kevin Escoffier and the IMOCA Holcim-PRB are amongst the leading group. Nine boats heading the race are grouped together within 120 miles and there are still 1,300 miles to go.
15 | 11 | 2022
GO CIRCULAR is at the gateway to the trade wind. After that it’s downwind to Pointe-à-Pitre!
A week from the start of the 12th edition of Route du Rhum, the leading group in the IMOCA fleet, of which Kevin Escoffier is part of, passes the symbolic halfway point in the race.
14 | 11 | 2022
Bound for the trade wind
The 12th edition of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, is serving up complex weather conditions, forcing the sailors to be on constant watch. Kevin Escoffier is very much in the game.
13 | 11 | 2022
Two possible options for the future, two risks to take
After the negotiation of a windless zone overnight on Friday through into Saturday, the fleet ended up having to contend with an intense front rolling through on Saturday afternoon.
12 | 11 | 2022
A challenging end to the day for team Holcim-PRB on GO CIRCULAR
Four days after taking the start of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, Kevin Escoffier, skipper of the IMOCA Holcim-PRB is setting a great pace, maintaining his position amongst the top group.
09 | 11 | 2022
Clean start for Kevin Escoffier’s first Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
From 09:00 hours this morning, Kevin had his eyes riveted on the grib files as he completed his final stretching exercises on land.
12 | 09 | 2022
Recycling over 800k tons of CDW in the UK
In 2021 alone, Aggregate Industries UK recycled over 822,500 tons of Construction & Demolition Waste — almost one tenth of Holcim’s 2025 target.
08 | 09 | 2022
Holcim enters offshore yacht racing with GO CIRCULAR
Holcim enters offshore yacht racing with the launch of its first IMOCA race boat in Lorient, France on a mission to GO CIRCULAR led by skipper Kevin Escoffier.
18 | 08 | 2022
Driving circular construction through digitalization
The next phase of circular economy will be digital. That’s why we’re taking a stake in N1, a German green tech company that has been providing innovative digital solutions to the construction industry for years.
04 | 08 | 2022
A world first: Holcim produces 100% recycled clinker
In June 2022, Holcim produced the world’s first clinker made entirely of recycled minerals at its plant in Altkirch, France.
