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Team Paprec Arkéa

Julien Champolion

OBR

France

Date of birth: 4 April 1998
Place of birth: Poissy, France

French photographer and videographer, Julien Champolion is an experienced reporter who has worked with a number of teams in the IMOCA and Ocean50 Classes in recent years. Julien has been working with the Team Paprec Arkéa for two years.

He is part of the polaRYSE team led by Yann Riou and Eloi Stichelbaut. Trained at a film school, he has already produced great offshore content for a number of major ocean racing teams.

"What's great about being an On Board Reporter is that you get to be at the heart of the action, focused on highlighting the boat, the crew and the race. Every day, you have to tell stories on board. The legs will be short, but it's going to be intense and exciting!"

Sailing highlights

OBR on The Ocean Race 2023


  • Date of birth: 4 April 1998
    Place of birth: Poissy, France

    French photographer and videographer, Julien Champolion is an experienced reporter who has worked with a number of teams in the IMOCA and Ocean50 Classes in recent years. Julien has been working with the Team Paprec Arkéa for two years.

    He is part of the polaRYSE team led by Yann Riou and Eloi Stichelbaut. Trained at a film school, he has already produced great offshore content for a number of major ocean racing teams.

    "What's great about being an On Board Reporter is that you get to be at the heart of the action, focused on highlighting the boat, the crew and the race. Every day, you have to tell stories on board. The legs will be short, but it's going to be intense and exciting!"

    Sailing highlights

    OBR on The Ocean Race 2023