Forel
Polar research platform

A multidisciplinary research sailing vessel dedicated to coastal research in polar and subpolar regions.

The Forel Heritage Association implements several strategic objectives to address the current climate challenges in polar regions.

FOREL is a 28-meter expedition vessel, built in aluminum, specifically designed to navigate in polar environments.

It is equipped with three specialized laboratories: wet, dry, and clean, enabling cutting-edge research in extreme conditions.

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The Forel Heritage Association

The FOREL 2024 expedition is now complete. The crew is preparing for the FOREL 2025 expedition.


Missions

Coastal Polar Science

Coastal polar science is essential for understanding and anticipating the changes affecting our ecosystems, climate, and natural resources. By studying the complex interactions between the land, sea, and atmosphere in coastal polar regions, scientists provide crucial information to preserve these fragile environments, which are vital for global climate balance.

Training Young Scientists and Sailors


Training young scientists and sailors is a strategic investment for the future of polar research and beyond. These young talents are not only the future of polar research, but they are also key actors in building a more sustainable and resilient world in the face of global environmental challenges.

Awareness


The Forel Heritage Association aims to popularize the scientific programs conducted aboard FOREL, with a particular focus on raising public awareness about climate change issues. Through its educational mission, it seeks to create bridges between scientists, the public, and indigenous communities in polar regions, who are directly affected by these upheavals.

News

15.01.2025

Launch of the winter refit for FOREL

Starting on January 15, the FOREL sailing vessel will leave the dock at the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly and be placed on the slipway at Keroman in Lorient, where its winter refit will begin, in collaboration with the AML workshops and our partners.

05.08.2024

End of the mission in Greenland

27.07.2024

Meet the FOREL’s crew #captain Baptiste Reigner

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Our sponsors

Aebischer Patrick
Borel Daniel
PAULSEN Frederik
Wilson Barry
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