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Setting a World Record

  • Writer: Camille Duran
    Camille Duran
  • 4 days ago
  • 2 min read

Molly Lapointe



About Molly

Molly Lapointe is an offshore sailor and record-setting racer. She started sailing on small boats before moving to classic schooners and superyachts, eventually carving a name for herself in the most demanding ocean races. As Boat Captain for The Famous Project’s Jules Verne Trophy attempt, she helped set the world record for the fastest all-female, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation. Prior to that, she was part of the Maiden crew that won the Ocean Globe Race, making history as the first all-female and British-flagged team to claim victory in a round the world ocean race.

When not at sea, Molly works as a rigger for Marine Results in Hamble, UK, applying her technical expertise to high-performance yachts. Off the water, she is training for an Ironman, balancing physical endurance with the mental skills required for offshore racing.



Q&A

How did you first get into sailing?

I first began sailing at a camp in my town, which I later started teaching at every summer, along with crewing on boats that took out tourists on day sails. I considered sailing simply to be my summer job until I got a scholarship to study on board an educational sail training vessel. I loved the experience, and it inspired me to make a career out of sailing. 

What drives you to keep challenging yourself in offshore racing?

Conditions are never the same, so you are forced to always be paying attention and be on top of your game. Likewise, there is always more to learn, which keeps it dynamic.  


What is the impact of mental performance in your sport? What do you prioritize in your training?

My mental coaching with Camille has made a huge impact on the way I approach every day situations, my decision making, interpretation of the world around me, and my confidence levels. It is the best investment I have ever made in myself. 

What’s your most rewarding achievement so far?

Setting a world record, but also being a good dog mom:) 

What’s your advice for someone starting in offshore sailing?

You don’t need to be a born and bred racer or come from an olympic background to cut your teeth in offshore racing. I had a pretty unconventional start to the sport, as compared to most of my peers, but having a more varied background and coming from large boats I have an understanding of big loads and seamanship that perhaps would be lacking otherwise. Never underestimate yourself or sell yourself short before even giving something a go. 




Career Highlights

  • 2026- Present – Co-Skipper, Cap Agir Ensemble (prepping for the Route du Rhum) 

  • 2025-2026 – Boat Captain, The Famous Project (Ultim, Jules Verne Trophy attempt in 57 days, all-female world record)

  • 2024-Present – Rigging Technician, Marine Results (Hamble, UK)

  • 2023-2024 – Rigger/OOW, Maiden (Overall Winner, Ocean Globe Race—first all-female and British-flagged vessel to win an ocean race)

  • 2022-2023 – Crew, The Maiden Project (Global ambassador for women’s empowerment)

  • 2021-2022 – Lead Deckhand, Schooner Atlantic (Rigging, maintenance, and crew training)

  • 2019-2021 – First Mate, America 2.0 & Adirondack (Deck management, helm time, and maintenance)





 
 
 

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