Sailing-Dalin out, Goodchild in as British skipper takes charge of MACIF after health blow to Frenchman

FILE PHOTO: Sailing - Vendee Globe - Les Sables-d'Olonne, France - November 10, 2024, Britain's Sam Goodchild before the race REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo

(Reuters) -French sailing star Charlie Dalin will miss the entire 2025 racing season due to health concerns, with British skipper Sam Goodchild taking over the helm of the IMOCA MACIF Sante Prevoyance yacht, the team said on Tuesday.

Despite the absence of this year's Vendee Globe winner, the team confirmed on Tuesday that they will maintain their full racing schedule, with Goodchild and co-skipper Lois Berrehar set to compete in all planned events in the IMOCA Globe Series.