--- title: "Partenariat Marie Gendron" date: 2025-03-03 09:53:41 author: "Florian Pinel" url: "https://www.kereis.com/en/sponsoring-marie-gendron/" --- Kereis partners with Marie Gendron ==================================== ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/banniere-page-web-marie-1.jpg "Bannière-page-web-Marie") ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-42-1.png "Image (42)") A childhood dream come true --------------------------- Since the age of 9, Marie Gendron has nurtured a passion for sailing. Inspired by the technological giants of the 6m50 class, she transformed her childhood dream by building her first sailboat during her studies. Thanks to her determination and boldness, she has now found her place among the best sailors. Based in Lorient, she lives according to her values: travelling by train and bicycle, committed to environmental protection and gender diversity in sailing. Discover her journey, her commitments and how we support this passionate adventurer. Kereis, with its subsidiaries Kereis France and Kereis Solutions, is proud to support Marie in her new sailing challenges. This partnership reflects our shared values: ![Logo Regional roots](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ancrage-territorial-161x140.png)Regional roots ![Logo Innovation](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/innovation-161x140.png)Innovation ![Logo Environmental protection](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/protection-de-lenvironnement-161x140.png)Environmental protection ![Logo Diversity](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mixite-1-161x140.png)Diversity ![Logo Boldness](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/audace-161x140.png)Boldness ![Logo Excellence](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/excellence-1-161x140.png)Excellence > I had neither income nor knowledge of naval construction, yet in 2012 I embarked on building my first boat during my studies. Sailing is more than a passion; it’s a commitment. This led me to build my second Mini using flax fibre to achieve a podium finish in the Mini Transat 2023.” > > Marie Gendron ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/portrait-marie-temoignage-428x428.jpg "Portrait-Marie-Témoignage") Marie’s achievements -------------------- Since 2017, Marie has participated in numerous races and secured several podium finishes, including a victory in the Mini en Mai 2023 and third place in the Mini Transat 2023. She finished the 2024 season in 3rd place in the French Championship in the ‘proto’ category. 2025 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/visuel-mg-2025-1-860x484.jpg "Visuel-MG-2025") Marie is entering the Figaro category with the Paprec challenge. 2024 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/banniere-kereis-partenaire-de-marie.g-860x484.jpg "Bannière-Kereis-Partenaire-de-Marie.G") - 3rd in the French Championship - 1st in the Mini en Mai - 2nd in the Marie Agnès Peron Trophy 2023 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2023-marie.g-860x484.jpeg "2023 Marie.G") - 3rd in the MAP Trophy 2023 - Podium in Mini Transat 2023, 3rd in the transatlantic leg, 1st French competitor and 1st woman (4th overall) 2022 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mjaymzexyjcxyjy0yzfkzjexy2zlodq1nwjkmzk5mjjkmtu5zwm-860x484.jpg "MjAyMzExYjcxYjY0YzFkZjExY2ZlODQ1NWJkMzk5MjJkMTU5ZWM") 2022: Launch of the new mini 650 ‘Martine’ made with flax fibre 2020 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/capture-decran-2025-02-17-a-16.33.41-860x484.png "Capture d’écran 2025-02-17 à 16.33.41") 2nd in Mini en Mai and 3rd in Duo Concarneau 2020 2019 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/48453142206-5aec47fc40-c-799x484.jpg "48453142206_5aec47fc40_c") - 4th in Transgascogne - 4th in first leg of MiniTransat 2018 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/banque-image7-860x484.jpg "Banque Image7") 10th in the Mini 650 French Championship 2017 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/930-18-2-532x484.jpg "930 18 2") Launch of the first Mini 650 ‘Cassiopée’ made with recycled fibre 2012 ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img-9615-860x484.jpg "IMG_9615") Marie builds her first boat as part of a second-year university project in materials science and engineering. > With Marie Gendron, we share the same vision: to actively contribute to a world where solidarity and performance go hand in hand. > > Stéphane Soudeix, President of Kereis France [ Discover Kereis France ](https://www.kereisfrance.com/) ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/temoignage-stephane.s-428x428.jpg "Témoignage-Stéphane.S") ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/maquette-bateau-marie-e1739806776193.png) A new challenge with the Figaro 3 --------------------------------- In 2025, Marie will take the helm of a foil-equipped Figaro 3. This boat showcases her sailing skills in a class where only the sailor’s performance makes the difference. **Length:** 10 m **Weight:** 3 tonnes **Draught:** 2.5 m **Air draught:** 15.2 m > The Kereis Solutions teams are proud to support Marie in her new offshore racing challenges and environmental protection initiatives! > > Yann Béganton, President of Kereis Solutions [ Discover Kereis Solutions ](https://www.kereis-solutions.com/) ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/temoignage-yann.b.jpg "Témoignage-Yann.B") Latest news from Marie ---------------------- [ ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/calendrier-mg-2026-310x180.jpg "Calendrier-MG-2026") ](https://www.kereis.com/en/news/marie-gendron-2026-calendar-kereis-sailing-sponsorship/) Kereis at Sea ### Marie Gendron’s 2026 Season 09 February 2026 [ Learn more ](https://www.kereis.com/en/news/marie-gendron-2026-calendar-kereis-sailing-sponsorship/) [ ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/conf-marie-gendron-3-310x180.jpg "Conf-Marie-Gendron-3") ](https://www.kereis.com/en/news/conference-marie-gendron/) Kereis at Sea ### Boldness & resilience with Marie Gendron! 01 December 2025 [ Learn more ](https://www.kereis.com/en/news/conference-marie-gendron/) [ ![](https://www.kereis.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/img-1-310x180.jpg "Img_1") ](https://www.kereis.com/en/news/marie-gendron-prend-le-large-figaro-2025/) Kereis at Sea ### From La Trinité to Les Sables d’Olonne, Marie Gendron sets sail! 21 April 2025 [ Learn more ](https://www.kereis.com/en/news/marie-gendron-prend-le-large-figaro-2025/)