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Arno Biston

120 pt

DATE OF BIRTH: 6 June 1996

Born in Montpellier, from a Grenoble family, I quickly developed a passion for outdoor sports. I discovered windsurfing at a young age, but soon I was drawn to catamarans, especially in racing.

After 6 years of practice and regattas, winning several regional titles in a row and obtaining a teaching certificate, I transitioned to keelboats: 4 consecutive years of regattas whenever my materials physics studies allowed it, competing in IRC circuits in crewed and double-handed races in the Mediterranean on various boats (Farr40, A40, A35, IMX38, J80, etc.). This allowed me to experience roles as a skipper and crew leader.

With a degree in mechanical engineering and design, I settled in Lorient as an offshore race preparer. In 2020, I embarked on a Mini 6.50 project and achieved a remarkable 6th place on the second leg of the Mini Transat, sailing an older-generation boat!

 Since 2023, I’ve been racing on the Figaro circuit. The 2024 season marks an important milestone for me — a year of discovery, growth, and continuous learning on a demanding and highly instructive circuit.

In 2025, I joined the Article 1 association, whose colors I now proudly represent, with high ambitions for the next edition of La Solitaire du Figaro

 

Photo credits: Gilles Dedeurwaerder - Solo Guy Cotten 2024

  • 2025Tour Bretagne Voile (Double) : 22nd
    Transat Paprec (Double) : abandon
    Solo Guy Cotten 2025 : 8th
  • 2024French Elite Offshore Racing Championship 2024: 10th & first Rookie

    La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2024 : 11th & 2nd Rookie

    Le Havre - Allmer Cup 2024: 20th

    Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest: 14th (double handed with Federico Waksman)

    Solo Maître Coq 2024: 8th

    Solo Guy Cotten 2024: 7th
  • 2023Solo Guy Cotten: 22nd

    Tour Voile : 7th (crewed: team TIZH MOR) - Skipper Arno Biston
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