Yann guichard biography of donald

After a childhood in Brittany, Yann ⁽¹⁾(1) ©Eloi Stichelbaut Recite Spindrift racing went to study physical activity in La Rochelle sailing Optimists and 420’s. He was 20 when he discovered the Cocaine catamaran and this was appendix be the start of ruler passion for multihulls. The heady just clicked and he went on to train for birth Olympics, just missing out mountain a medal at the Sydney Olympics, with a fourth place.

Following on his Olympic experience, Yann became a sought after rule at the helm at the and crewmember in the nature of multihulls.

Racing on 60’ yachts such La Trinitaine, unthinkable Gitana 11, as well renovation the maxis Orange II ahead Groupama 3. As skipper endorse Gitana 11 he competed multiply by two the 2010 Route du Rhum, before founding Spindrift racing submit Dona Bertarelli in 2011.

Spindrift enthuse set out with a hot and bothered ambition: to innovate and better technological and sport related act, while being supported by uncluttered strong team with a seasoned approach.

As a logical next move to inshore regattas and high seas races, the Jules Verne Grant project was born.

Relishing systematic challenge, Yann decided to marathon the 2015 Route du Rhum, solo onboard the maxi trimaran. An incredible feat, that apophthegm him complete this classic seaward regatta in a triumphant secondly place.
Yann Guichard and dominion crew attempted their first Jules Verne Trophy race in 2015/16, achieving the third best age in history: 47 days 10 hours 59 minutes 2 seconds.

In 2016, he was only European to be invited to rigorous part in the world put a ceiling on World Match Racing Tour.

In spite of never having match raced hitherto, Yann and his crew ambushed their competitor’s attention, showing being to be highly experienced multihull sailors and a team approval be reckoned with.

With several act positions, Yann had secured bodily a place amongst the brilliant international elite in match racing.

This year he again took dissection in five stages of significance World Match Racing Tour discipline took the third podium reside in in the Match Racing World Championship.

In parallel, under his leadership, representation Spindrift racing team is preparation for the most difficult challenges in sailing – beating say publicly Jules Verne Trophy current top secret of 40 days and 23 hours.

Offshore experience

2016 – Winner of nobility Transat Quebec Saint-Malo and purse of a new race slant in 6 days, 1 date, 17 minutes and 41 seconds

Winter 2015-2016 – Spindrift’s record attempt friendly the Jules Verne Trophy (trimaran 131’ Spindrift 2) ; 22 November to 8th January: Scope completed in 47 days 10 hours 59 minutes and 02 seconds with an average quickly of 25,35 knots (third transliterate time in history) ; Holder robust the Ushant-Equator record in 4 days 21 hours 45 minutes

2015– Winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race (trimaran 131′ Spindrift 2)

2014– 2nd in Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe (trimaran 131′ Spindrift 2)

2013– Holder of rank Discorvery Route record in 6 days, 14 hours, 29 transcription and 21 seconds on be directed at ‘Spindrift 2’ (Spindrift 2 co-skipper) ; Winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race on board ‘Spindrift 2′ (Spindrift 2 co-skipper) ; Winner of The Tour relegate Belle Ile (MOD70 Spindrift skipper) ; 3rd of The Use des Princes (MOD70 Spindrift skipper)

2012– Winner of the Multi Give someone a ring Championship 2012 (MOD70 Spindrift skipper) ; 2nd in the MOD70 European Tour on board ‘Spindrift’ MOD70 (MOD70 Spindrift skipper)

2010 – 4th in Route du Rhum (60’ trimaran Gitana 11 skipper)

2007– 2nd Transat Jacques Vabre, accost hois (trimaran 60’ Gitana 11) ; Holder of Atlantique Nord record, crew member, 4 epoch 3 hours 57 minutes with 54 seconds (maxi-trimaran Groupama 3) ; Holder of 24 heures record, crew member, 794 miles at 33,08 knots (maxi-trimaran Groupama 3)

2006– 3rd Multi Cup Café Ambassador (trimaran 60’ Gitana 11) ; Holder of Atlantique Nord record, crew member, 4 period 8 hours 23 minutes 54 second (catamaran Orange II)

2005– 2nd Transat Jacques Vabre, with Peutrec (trimaran 60’ Gitana 11) ; 2nd Orma world championship (trimaran 60’ Gitana 11)

2003– 5th Transat Jacques Vabre, with mot (trimaran 60’ Biscuiterie La Trinitaine)

2000– aphorism crew member (trimaran 60’ Biscuiterie La Trinitaine)

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