Paul Cousin, new Région Normandie skipper

The Normandy sailing community welcomes a new face at the helm: Paul Cousin has officially been selected as the new Région Normandie skipper. This appointment highlights both his talent, his commitment to competitive sailing and the strong potential he represents to proudly carry the colours of Normandy across the seas.

At Cousin Group, we are deeply committed to supporting young talent and accompanying emerging athletes in their sporting and human projects. In this spirit, we have been supporting Paul Cousin since his early days, notably since his Mini Transat campaign, and we now proudly follow his progression towards ever more ambitious projects.

A passionate sailor shaped by discipline and high performance

With a background where technical expertise, precision and passion for the sea come together, Paul Cousin has built a solid reputation among key players in French sailing. Driven by a constant desire to improve, he has demonstrated over the years:

• excellent weather analysis and race strategy,
• strong manoeuvring skills,
• a sharp sense of performance,
• the ability to sail with both commitment and humility.

His profile perfectly matches the sporting and territorial ambitions of the Région Normandie.

Région Normandie places its trust in a committed and ambitious skipper

By selecting him, Région Normandie confirms its ambition to rely on emerging talents capable of performing at the highest level. Paul Cousin embodies a new dynamic, focused on:

• sporting performance,
• technological innovation,
• the promotion of the Normandy region,
• a strong presence on national and international racing circuits.

This partnership opens a new chapter in the sailor’s career, with major challenges ahead.

A collaboration that also highlights technical expertise

Beyond the sporting dimension, this appointment underlines the importance of technical, industrial and institutional partners who support skippers throughout their preparation.

For Cousin Group, a specialist in technical ropes and high-performance textile solutions, it is a great opportunity to see a sailor carrying the Cousin name involved in ambitious projects. This close connection between textile expertise and sporting commitment creates a virtuous circle of performance, innovation and continuous improvement.

Paul Cousin’s upcoming challenges

In the coming months, Paul Cousin will focus on preparing for major upcoming competitions, notably on the Figaro circuit as well as coastal and offshore projects supported by the Région Normandie.

Key objectives:

• building consistency,
• aiming for podium finishes,
• proudly representing Normandy at major sailing events.

A human and sporting adventure begins

The appointment of Paul Cousin as Région Normandie skipper marks the beginning of a new adventure filled with challenges, emotions and opportunities. A project that combines passion, performance and regional commitment — and promises exciting moments for the sailing, sporting and industrial communities supporting him.