Julien Firmenich's Ylliam 17 claimed victory this weekend at the opening event of the 2025 TF35 season in Nyon, marking their first-ever regatta win since joining the fleet in 2023. Sailing alongside Firmenich were tactician Guillaume Rol and crew members Ed Powys, Stewart Dodson, Matthieu Ravussin, and Nelson Mettraux.
"Winning the first race of the first Grand Prix of the season brought us a lot of joy," explained helm Firmenich. "We'd been chasing that victory ever since we joined the circuit. We were pretty consistent throughout the weekend, and that's what allowed us to win the Grand Prix. It came as a surprise, but we're absolutely delighted".