Michel Desjoyeaux

Michel Desjoyeaux (born 16 July 1965, in Concarneau) is a French sailor, known for competing successfully in several long-distance single-handed races. He won the Vendée Globe race in 2000-01 and 2008–09,[1] making him the only person to win that race more than once. In 2014-15, he was watch captain, on leg 1 on Mapfre in the Volvo Ocean Race.[2]

Michel Desjoyeaux
Michel Desjoyeaux in 2012.
Personal information
Born16 July 1965 (1965-07-16) (age 55)
Concarneau

Honours
Géant Michel Desjoyeaux's multihulled boat, at the start of the Transat Jacques Vabre, Le Havre, 6 November 2005
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See also

References
  1. Guillaume Loisy (2009-05-13). "Desjoyeaux, ce héros". Le Figaro (in French).
  2. "Mapfre article on Wikipedia". Retrieved 2019-03-16.


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