Michel Desjoyeaux [SEP] place of birth
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, 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.
Honours.
- Winner of Vendée Globe 2000-01 and 2008–09
- Winner of Solitaire du
- 1992: Michel Desjoyeaux
- 1993: Dominic Vittet
- 1994: Jean Le Cam
- 1995: Philippe Poupon
- 1996: Jean Le Cam
- 1997: Franck Cammas
- 1998: Michel Desjoyeaux
- 1999: Jean Le Cam
- 2000: Pascal Bidégorry
- 2001: Éric Drouglazet
- 2002: Kito de Pavant
- 2003: Armel Le Cléac'h
- 2004: Charles Caudrelier
- 2005: Jérémie Beyou
- 2006: Nicolas Troussel
- 2007: Michel Desjoyeaux