At Chantiers AMEL, we are committed to supporting local athletes, celebrating inspiring journeys that reflect our core values: passion, performance, and teamwork. Through various partnerships, AMEL accompanies high-level athletes in their respective disciplines, strengthening the connection between the nautical world and the pursuit of excellence.
Among the talented athletes we support are Louis and Arthur Radier, two young sailors excelling in Laser racing.
Louis, 14, has already secured multiple podium finishes in Ilca 4 and Laser, while Arthur, 17, is the Nouvelle-Aquitaine League champion in Ilca 7, with four podiums in the 2023-2024 season. Training with ASPTT Voile La Rochelle, their goal is to secure a league podium and a top 10 finish at the French Youth Championship in La Rochelle (August 22-27, 2025).
Since 2022, AMEL has also supported Manon Pianazza, a rising star in iQ-Foil windsurfing.
A U19 World Champion in 2021 and U21 World Champion in 2023, she now aims for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in the IQfoil 7m class. Manon has also excelled in Wing Foil, winning 3rd place in 2023 and 1st place in 2024 at the World Cup in Sardinia. Her upcoming competitions will take her across the Balearic Islands, southern France, Denmark, Portugal, and Italy for iQfoil, as well as Turkey and Italy for Wing Foil.
Raphaël and Arthur: passionate about Nacra 15!
In addition, AMEL is proud to support Raphaël and Arthur, two 12- and 13-year-old sailors from La Rochelle Nautique Club who are taking their first steps in Nacra 15 competition. The Nacra 15, a high-performance catamaran, is the official youth class recognized by World Sailing. Despite being among the youngest crews in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine league, they have ambitious goals: to master the Nacra 15, reach the podium against top national competitors, compete at the World Championships in La Rochelle (July 5-11, 2025), and eventually join the Pôle Espoir training program, a stepping stone to the French National Team.
Beyond individual athletes, Chantiers AMEL is actively involved in sponsoring local clubs and supporting sports events. In 2024, AMEL contributed to funding a young underwater hockey team’s participation in the World Championships in Malaysia, renewed its partnership with the Trail du Canal in La Rochelle, and supported a club specialized in obstacle course racing, including an athlete selected for the 2025 World Championships. These collaborations highlight AMEL’s commitment to fostering determination and teamwork, values that align perfectly with the shipyard’s philosophy.
