Félix Oberle, 34 years old, Switzerland
Félix Oberle embodies a technical, human, and committed approach to sailing. An engineer by training, he left Switzerland to settle in Lorient, where he has been devoting all his energy to his Mini 6.50 project for three years now. A solo adventure marked by a transatlantic crossing, two seasons in a prototype, and a strong desire to improve with each voyage.
With his solo sailing experience, his training in mechanical engineering, and driven by a natural curiosity and a taste for teamwork, Félix is now joining the Switzerland Offshore Team with a desire to explore a new format and contribute to the project with humility and commitment.
He will embark on the first leg of The Ocean Race Europe, from Kiel to Portsmouth, starting on August 10.
Picture © Jean-Guy Python