Our Sailing Team

33 years old – Skipper

Sam Goodchild, a 33-year-old skipper with Leyton since 2019, specializes in ocean racing, adept in both multihull and monohull formats, solo or with a crew. With extensive experience and a solid background in sailing, he now competes on the Ocean Fifty, a powerful trimaran. Goodchild’s passion for sailing was cultivated from a young age, living on a boat until he was 10 before moving to France in 2011 to pursue ocean racing professionally.

42 years old – Team Manager

At 42, Aymeric leads Team Leyton as its manager. His background as an engineer and naval architect complements his skills as a seasoned sailor and racer. Starting in the Mini circuit, he transitioned to Class40, gaining extensive experience in Ocean Fifty races. Aymeric has also participated as a crew member in the Pro Sailing Tour and co-skippered in the Transat Jacques Vabre, showcasing his versatility and leadership in competitive sailing.

A successful team by their side

Leyton’s sailing success is bolstered by a dedicated team including a Team Manager, a logistics manager, a trainer, and skilled crew members. Their collective expertise and coordination make the team’s achievements possible.

The team’s highlights

Experience the journey of Leyton Sailing through key moments and achievements. Our team’s dedication and success stories highlight the spirit and milestones of our sailing adventure.

The Ocean Fifty Leyton is launched in Lorient

Sam Goodchild and his team launched the Ocean Fifty Leyton in Lorient after a two-month refit, introducing major optimizations. The team aims to defend its title in the upcoming Pro Sailing Tour season, with Sam also participating in the singlehanded Route du Rhum in November, marking a significant challenge for the season.

Leyton Finishes 3rd Into Martinique

Sam Goodchild and Aymeric Chapellier made a notable comeback in the Transat Jacques Vabre race to Fort de France, Martinique, aboard Leyton. The Anglo-French duo overcame a significant deficit, closing a 283-mile gap from the leaders near the Cape Verde islands, navigating a new route in this 15th edition of the race.

Leyton, winner of the 2021 Pro Sailing Tour

The Leyton Sailing Team achieved a remarkable victory in the first season of the Pro Sailing Tour, securing wins in Brest, La Rochelle, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, culminating in triumph in the Final Rush. This marks an impressive feat for British skipper Sam Goodchild’s debut year in the Ocean50 class.

Sustainable Organisations Summit 2021 – Marseille

In July 2021, Marseille hosted the 2nd Sustainable Organisations Summit, where Leyton gathered stakeholders to discuss sustainable development topics. The event also celebrated and showcased winning startups from the Sustainable Innovation Challenge, highlighting their projects.

Route du Rhum 2018

Arthur Le Vaillant’s debut in the Route du Rhum securing 4th place was a remarkable achievement, showcasing exceptional performance and sailing skill.

The 2022 upcoming program

      Winter refit

      • Mid-December 2021 to end of February 2022

      Pro Sailing Tour – Season 2 with 4 Grand Prix

      • May to July

      Drheam Cup departure – Offshore French Grand Prix

      • 17th july

      Summer refit

      • End of July to Mid-August

      Route du Rhum Departure

      • 6th November

Project engagements

Aligning Projects with Leyton Group’s Core Values

The Leyton Sailing Team’s initiatives align with Leyton Group’s core values of solidarity, excellence, and environmental conservation. Their sailing project serves as a platform for promoting sustainable practices and collaborative efforts towards a more sustainable world, embodying the group’s commitment to positive global impact.

A project as a catalyst for innovation

The Ocean Fifty Leyton serves as a floating innovation lab, equipped with flexible organic solar panels from startup Héole, highlighting the project’s commitment to sustainable technology. Additionally, it fosters the development of new projects through the Sustainable Organisations Challenge, promoting environmental stewardship and innovation.

Leyton x The Magenta Project

In support of gender equality, Leyton’s sailing team has collaborated with the Magenta Project to offer sailing training sessions exclusively for women. These sessions, led by Sam Goodchild and his crew aboard the Ocean50, aim to empower female sailors with both practical experience and theoretical knowledge through workshops and seminars hosted by sports industry professionals.

Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the fight against Covid-19.

Leyton Group employees nominated friends and family as heroes for their extraordinary efforts during the Covid-19 crisis. These nominees will be honored with their names inscribed on the sails of the Multi50, symbolically joining the team on their sea ventures, celebrating 200 ‘heroes’ for their remarkable contributions.

Carbon footprint and boat offset

In 2018, our energy transition team aimed to calculate the carbon footprint of their Class40 for the first time in the nautical sector. This effort was widely shared to encourage actions to reduce carbon emissions associated with constructing and operating these racing boats. Although not the primary goal of the study, the team decided to offset this impact by partnering with Reforest’Action to plant trees.

Our Sailing Partners

The team benefits from a supportive network of financial and technical partners, contributing significantly to its success and initiatives.

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