Please select your home edition
Edition
Maritimo 2023 S600 LEADERBOARD

2025, an exciting season ahead for Diam 24 OD Class

by Diam24onedesign 30 Jan 07:42 PST
World Diam Tour Caribbean © Diam24onedesign

General Recall for the World Diam Tour Caribbean 2025

It was in 2022, in Saint Martin, that three bold sailors took a gamble by bringing in three Diam 24od trimarans. The fleet quickly grew, with two additional one-design boats bringing the total to five, paving the way for the organization of regattas starting in 2023. The very first WDT Caribbean Challenge saw this initial fleet compete, soon joined by a sixth crew.

Since then, the development of the series in the Caribbean has accelerated. Strategic rentals have attracted new sailors — local talents, young prospects from neighboring islands, and American competitors — all drawn to the thrilling sensations offered by these high-performance multihulls. Racing on the Diam 24od, a strict one-design boat where crew skill is paramount, has rapidly sparked new enthusiasm and passion for the class.

By 2025, the third season of the WDT Caribbean is well under way. With training sessions and early preparatory regattas completed, the competition is heating up. Following the Course de l'Alliance, the second major event, the Caribbean Multihull Challenge, takes place from January 30th to February 2nd, featuring four days of intense racing.

The next highlight will be the renowned Heineken Regatta, running from March 6th to 9th. No fewer than 12 Diam24od are expected, promising a spectacular showdown. With the trade winds back and the top three crews from the WDT France 2024 on the starting line, the conditions are set for thrilling and highly competitive races.

A stunning spectacle, reflecting the rapid rise of this dynamic fleet in Caribbean waters, awaits sailors and spectators alike.

World Diam Tour France 2025: a renewed and optimized circuit Diam24od!

The 2025 WDT France season promises to be an unmissable event for all Diam 24od enthusiasts. The program includes six regattas spread across Brittany, featuring two new iconic locations: Brest and Saint-Malo.

Two new destinations to explore
This year, Saint-Malo Bay joins the circuit thanks to the Yacht Club de Saint Lunaire. This legendary privateer destination, gateway to Mont-Saint-Michel and the Chausey Islands, provides a stunning backdrop for unforgettable racing.

Brest, on the other hand, solidifies its central role in the development of the Diam 24od class by hosting the 4 Vents Cup as part of the WDT France. The Diam 24od continues to attract new teams to established sailing hubs. The addition of the new Team French Touch Océan Club, based in Brest, to the 2025 circuit confirms the growing appeal of this exciting format and promises competitive, high-energy regattas.

A decidedly "econological" approach
Designed with input from sailors' feedback, the 2025 circuit embraces an "econological" approach, combining economy, ecology, and logic. Two maritime transfers will reduce road travel, while a shared truck will transport all boats, minimizing environmental impact and logistical costs. This model, successfully tested in 2024, is here to stay and represents a modern, responsible vision of competitive sailing.

A calendar of technical challenges and exceptional scenery for an exciting season
From La Trinité-sur-Mer to Saint-Philibert, via the Crozon Peninsula, Saint-Malo Bay, and the Rhuys Peninsula to close the season, each stop on the 2025 WDT promises a perfect blend of tactical racing waters and breathtaking landscapes.

Spanning from April to November, these regattas will offer crews a season filled with performance, camaraderie, and discovery.

With this new format, the World Diam Tour France 2025 will be faster, simpler, and above all, even more exciting. A large turnout of teams is expected for what promises to be a fiercely contested season!

Related Articles

Warm-water racing, Vendee Globe update
Warm-water racing, plus news from the Vendee Globe and Cup worlds While February doesn't enjoy the greatest reputation as a fine sailing month for most parts of North America (ahem), the same isn't true for the Caribbean or the Sunshine State. Posted on 4 Feb
Caribbean Multihull Challenge day 4
Sunday was the fourth and last day of the challenge for all divisions Sunday was the fourth and last day of the challenge for all divisions. Time for sailors to cross the finish lines in their category and register the last bullets on the scoreboard. Weather conditions were perfect for surprises. Posted on 4 Feb
2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 3
In the race toward fun, there is no finish line! Yesterday marked the beginning of the second half of CMC, where scoreboards are starting to be filled with bullets and show a kind of reality to all participants, revealing leaders and their followers. But in the race toward fun, there is no finish line! Posted on 2 Feb
2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 2
The breeze comes in at St. Maarten! Last night's beach party in Philipsburg was not over, yet crews were already talking about what would happen on this second day. One thing was for sure: breeze would come in! Posted on 2 Feb
2025 Caribbean Multihull Challenge Day 1
Sea, sail, and sun! The opening day of the 7th edition will remain in memories due to its unprecedented agenda: a race, a rally, a Diam 24 showcase, and the first annual Great Bay Beach & Boardwalk Jamboree happening almost simultaneously. Posted on 31 Jan
World Diam Tour Caribbean: a promising 4th season
Joining the Diam24 one design adventure has never been easier With 10 boats already registered for a six-stage season starting from Saint Martin, the World Diam Tour Caribbean continues to draw sailing enthusiasts to the exceptional waters of the Caribbean. Posted on 16 Nov 2024
2024 World Diam Tour France wraps up
A fierce battle for the WDT France 2024 podium The 2024 season of the World Diam Tour France concluded in spectacular fashion with the sixth and final event, the Challenge An Avel Braz, held over the weekend of October 19-20. Posted on 3 Nov 2024
Caribbean Multihull Challenge preview
An action-packed weekend full of entertainment and sailing-fueled events The highly anticipated Caribbean Multihull Challenge returns this year with an action-packed weekend full of entertainment and sailing-fueled events. Posted on 12 Oct 2024
Caribbean Multihull Challenge Newsletter II
New for 2025 - The Great Bay Beach & Boardwalk Jamboree If you've not yet experienced the beauty that is Philipsburg, then you're in for a treat! The latest addition to the event is the Great Bay Beach & Boardwalk Jamboree! Posted on 17 Jul 2024
WDT Caribean 2023 is over, 2024 is on the way
Pierre ALTIER, the skipper of Cry Baby, the big winner of the season For the 2nd season of Diam 24od regattas in St Martin, the WDT Caribbean, which began in November 2022, came to a close on May 13th with the Grand Prix de Pinel, after 6 events in which 10 teams and over 40 competitors battled it out. Posted on 20 Aug 2023
Maritimo 2023 S600 FOOTER