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Violette Dorange Steps Back From Media Spotlight to Recharge

She attributes the decision to physical and mental exhaustion from relentless coverage, dedicating her time to a confidential venture ahead of October’s Transat Café L’Or

Overview

  • On August 4, the 24-year-old announced a temporary break from Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to step away from nonstop media demands.
  • Dorange cited physical and mental exhaustion after months of intense coverage following her Vendée Globe campaign.
  • Her Vendée Globe run in 90 days, 22 hours and 37 minutes made her the youngest woman to complete the race and propelled her to 640,000 Instagram followers.
  • She revealed that she will focus on an important confidential project that has required significant energy and introspection during her hiatus.
  • Dorange plans to return to competition on October 26, joining Samantha Davies on the Initiatives-Coeur IMOCA for the Transat Café L’Or.