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Editorial
La Solitaire du Figaro 2011
"Let me explain the reasons for which I have chosen to accompany La Solitaire du Figaro as
main partner.
One could set them out in order of importance, but in truth, they all share one same common
value, so let us present them haphazardly, as the 8 minutes that precede the start for the
skippers on the race.
Here at Bompard, we love the sea, even if sometimes it scares us and some of us
take to it as soon as we can to enjoy the pleasure of the open ocean, the pleasure of
the moorings, the pleasure of the night under the stars, of the day, of the calm, of the
agitation and we know that she gets the better of all our clumsiness as sailors, it's
true, we love it.
We love sailors who confront the sea, competing with boats of all sizes, delicate
shells on the great oceans, from 6 to 40 meters, always with the hope to win and also
to appreciate land after days or months of effort and risk.
Here at Bompard, we like to surpass all our targets with small or large means, but
always to surpass ourselves.
Here at Bompard, we are happy with hot or cold weather, not impatient for change,
and that is also what being at sea is about.
Here at Bompard, we like the expertise of detail like that which is required to the
trimming of a sail, or of the precision of a machine for creating a beautiful cashmere
garment.
Here at Bompard, obviously we love luck, but especially we love to optimise on our
difficult crafts, like the sailor who optimises on the good winds, the strong gusts, and
right currents.
So, our company will enjoy this second edition of the offshore racing event after the
experience of the 2010 race that everyone loved so much and followed.
Surely, we will each have a favourite, but I who have chosen to support the Solitaire du
Figaro, I am happy to associate my image to all the participants of this wonderful event."
Eric Bompard
President
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SUMMARY
The course 5 9
- Leg 1: Perros Guirec Caen
- Leg 2: Caen Dún Laoghaire
- Leg 3: Dún Laoghaire
- Leg 4:
Dieppe
The competitors 10 33
The race 34 39
The partners 40 45
- The partners
- The prizes
- The Figaro season and the Figaro Bénéteau
The host ports of call 46 54
- The agenda
- Useful information
The organisers 55 57
- organisation chart
- Useful telephone numbers
The history 58 59
- Overview of the host ports of call
- The overall ranking of the 2010 edition
The press reviews of the 2010 edition 60 61
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The course
For 2011 a refreshing edition in the traditional four leg format with a decidedly northern
course between 46 th and 53 rd parallels north.
It is back to basics in the start of this edition of La Solitaire du Figaro as Perros-Guirec and
the Brittany Region will inaugurate the celebrations on Sunday 31 st July. Faithful supporter
of the race, Perros-Guirec harbour holds the record for highest number of participations and
will be welcoming the popular single-handed event for the 16 th time this year. The race last
-Guirec is preparing to put everything in
place to receive the competitors in style.
Caen will be the second French town that will play host port this year. This major town in the
Lower-Normandy region will welcome the La Solitaire du Figaro for the third time. The
harbour and the race village, ideally nestled right in the centre of town, will play host for one
week to the thousands of visitors curious to meet the skippers and enjoy the varied
entertainment offered by the active town council.
Ireland is to be the only non-French stop-over on the new course with Dún Laoghaire as
destination for first time. The magnificent harbour, at only a few minutes from Dublin town
centre, is wholeheartedly preparing to welcome the single-handed sailors at the end of the 3 rd
leg. This is a new stop-over and will not doubt be a new discovery for the skippers, who will
appreciate the charm of a finish in the superb bay of Dublin and the warm welcome at the
National Yacht Club.
The fourth meeting point on the 2011 course will be
in the Vendée. In
2007, the Vendée harbour celebrated the victory of Michel Desjoyeaux, and ever since then
Conseil Generale and town have continually evolved in synch with yachting, continually
welcoming sailors from all over the world, notably the Vendée Globe skippers. The Vendée
population who is fully involved with the Vendée Globe, have prepared a wonderful welcome
for La Solitaire du Figaro this summer. Start town, stop-over or finish town, it will be the 6 th
time that the event stop to Les
Finally, the town of Dieppe will close La Solitaire du Figaro 2011. The expected finish is to
take place in Higher-Normandy region around the 24 th of August. The town and the race first
came together in 2009 on what proved to be a very successful and popular stop over. The
people of Dieppe will welcome the skippers on the final run and shall have a fine celebration
prepared, the climax of which will be the now traditional closing parade on Sunday 28 th of
August.
Perros-Guirec, Caen, Dún Laoghaire, Les Sables-
five towns for a
42 nd edition resolutely marked by novelty and innovation. Between the English Channel, the
Atlantic, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea, La Solitaire du Figaro 2011 promises to be one of
the most important sporting events of the year.
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Leg 1
PERROS-GUIREC - CAEN
320 MILES
Although 160 nautical miles separate Perros-Guirec from Caen, the course of the first leg will
not follow a direct route, but on the contrary, the course that is planned hugs the southern
British coastline before sailing down into the bay of Seine. A tricky coastal warm-up for the
competitors who leave behind the pink granite coast, close to Caen, before sailing alongside
the Héaux de Bréhat to the plateau of Roches Douvres, an area of strong currents that are
heavy affected by the underwater geography.
After leaving the cardinal buoy Roche-Gautier to port, the fleet is to set off on a first crossing
of the English Channel towards Plymouth Bay, heading to the Eddystone Lighthouse, 90
nautical miles of offshore racing that will require careful sleep management.
The Hand Deeps mark is to mark the beginning of a second inshore section, but this time
along the English coastline. To start with, 25 nautical miles to reach the first obstacle,
Starpoint, followed by an 80 nautical miles stint to reach Fairway, the landing buoy on the
famous Needles channel, Western point of the Isle of Wight where the currents could once
again prove to be the spoil-sports.
To end this leg, the competitors then set off on a south-east run of almost 100 nautical miles
to reach the finish line in Caen harbour, end of this first leg.
The fleet will then enter in parade through the canal to reach the harbour in the centre of the
busy port town of Caen.
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LEG 2
CAEN DÚN LAOGHAIRE (IRELAND)
470 MILES
Upon covering the first forty-mile run to leave the bay of Seine, the first obstacle the fleet will
encounter is the passage at Barfleur point, always a tricky spot to negotiate due to the strong
currents that can entrap more than one competitor at the beginning of the course.
The course remains an inshore one as the single-handed skippers then sail along the
Cotentin shoreline to the Hague headland, before making way towards the Channel Islands.
They will have to leave the islands of Aurigny, Herm and Guernsey to starboard. In order to
negotiate this tricky passage the skippers need to sail away from the merchant traffic
exclusion zone.
Free of the coastal area obstacles, the competitors then embark on a long crossing of the
English Channel, some 120 nautical miles, from the Hanois Lighthouse to the most Western
p
The last third of the course is an almost full North run covering 190 nautical miles to reach
Dùn Laoghaire harbour, south-east of Dublin.
The route is clear to reach Ireland, yet with many pitfalls when negotiating the passage in the
Saint-Georges Channel, the narrowest point between Wales and Ireland, with steady and
sustained currents.
There will be two possible options: either to sail up along the Welsh coast, drawn by Smalls
Lighthouse, an area well-known for its choppy seas; or to follow the Irish coast and Tuskar
Rock Lighthouse, an option that may not provide much respite for the single-handed
skippers. The sailors will need to negotiate their course carefully along the several large
sandbanks such as Arklow bank, Codling bank, Bray bank and finally Kish bank, before
reaching the pretty Irish harbour of Dùn Laoghaire on the outskirts of Dublin, strongly
protected by long stone walls that make it a veritable stronghold.
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LEG 3
DÚN LAOGHAIRE LES SABLES- NNE
475 MILES
The third leg is a long run full south of over 300 nautical miles to the Brittany point. Once the
Saint-Georges channel is crossed, between Ireland and Wales, and Wolf Rock lighthouse
has been left to port side, east of the Scilly Isles, a further 90 nautical miles will remain to
reach the coast of Finistère.
The Portsall Grande Basse buoy marks the entrance of a coastal part of the course as the
skippers then need to round the Brittany point leaving Ushant to starboard. Careful and good
tactical choices will be of utmost importance. Some skippers will undoubtedly attempt the
passage by the Fromveur leaving the Molène archipelago and the Isle of Sein to port; others,
depending on the weather windows and the currents, will opt for the Four channel and the
raz de Sein, aware that these passages are marked by strong currents that can really get in
the way of making progress.
The course is then clear to sail to the south of Brittany and reach the Vendée: a further 130
miles of long-distance racing
however as some may decide, in the event of weak winds, to take a more easterly course,
looking for coastal breezes between the isles of Groix, Bell-Île or Yeu. Others shall opt for
following the more direct course, more offshore, to reach the cardinal South mark Le Nouch,
that has become legendary thanks to the Vendée Globe.
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LEG 4
LES SABLES- DIEPPE
430 MILES
The fourth leg is the race decider. Unlike the first three, this leg is 100% inshore, the Île
-Île to be left to port, with 180 nautical miles to race to the isle of Ushant,
compulsory to be left to port. The passage will be the decisive moment where the different
options can still change the overall results: passage via the Sein undertow or not, passage
via the Fromveur or closer to shore via the Four channel. Though coastal, the course will be
very open and with plenty of twists and turns as the sailors make way.
The second part of the race from the Brittany point to the Cotentin, 130 nautical miles, will
once again require careful navigation and vigilance. The course is free, the only course mark
at the entrance of the Cotentin.
Prior to this, there may be different options like following a course further offshore at the
Channel Islands could be possible. Nevertheless, Guernsey being on the direct course, it is
very likely there will be two groups: those following the northern course North of the island
and those following the southern course, aiming for the little or great Russel, the inner
channels between the islands.
The last part of the course can be complicated by the raz de Blanchard with its strong
undertow and Barfleur. The Cotentin point may prove problematic with fickle winds. The first
skippers to complete this passage will certainly savour their crossing in the bay of Seine - 90
nautical miles to be covered. The very last miles along the coast approaching the cape of
Antifer will be the last obstacle of the race.
In the event of a light wind, the high cliffs could prove to be a barrier for the sailors as they
make their way to the finish.
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The competitors
Romain ATTANASIO SAVEOL
34 years old Lives in Trégunc (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 9 th participation in 2011.
16 th in 2010 21 st in 2008 14 th in 2005 25 th in 2004 15 th in 2003 12 th in
2002 29 th in 2001 37 th in 2000.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 6 th 2010 French Single-handed Racing Offshore
Championship: 10 th - Cap Istanbul 2010: 7 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 19 th - Transat AG2R 2010: 4 th -
Solo Figaro Les Sables 2010: 7 th - Cap Istanbul 2008: 18 th - Cap Istanbul 2007: 8 th - Cannes-Istanbul
Ulysses Odyssey 2006: 1 st Tour de France à la Voile 2006: 8 th Vigo Grand Prix 2005: 3 rd - Course
des Falaises 2004: 7 th - Generali Solo 2004: 15 th - Transat AG2R 2004: 3 rd French Single-handed
Championship 2004: 11 th - Vendée Défi 2003: 2 nd French Single-handed Championship 2003: 9 th
Transmanche 2002 : 2 nd .
His sponsor: With a longstanding commitment to maritime partnerships, from Brest in 1996 to Brest in
2008, via the SPI Ouest France in 2005 and 2006, Savéol, leader of the tomato market in France,
continues its adventure in 2011 by teaming up for second consecutive year with skipper Romain
Attanasio on the Figaro Bénéteau circuit. About Savéol: Savéol gathers 150 market gardeners that
produce the widest range of tomatoes on the French market with over 20 varieties and is now one of
the leading companies of tomato producers in France. Saveol in a few numbers: 70 000 tonnes of
tomatoes produced per year, 1 500 tonnes of strawberries, 150 million Euros turnover.
Internet site: www.figarosaveol.com
Jérémie BEYOU BPI
35 years old Married 2 children Lives in Lorient (56)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 12 th participation in 2011.
7 th in 2010 14 th in 2009 1 st in 2005 3 rd in 2004 11 th in 2003 5 th in 2002
4 th in 2001 5 th in 2000 11 th in 1999 19 th in 1998 23 rd in 1997.
Other: Jules Verne Trophy attempt on the Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire V in 2010 Tour de
France à la Voile 2010: 4 th - Transat Ag2r 2010: 19 th - Transat Jacques Vabre 2009: 4 th Winner of
the Istanbul Europa Race 2009 Abandoned on the Vendée Globe 2008-2009 - SNSM Record 2008:
4 th Abandoned on the Barcelona World Race 2007 - French Single-handed Offshore Racing
Champion 2005 Winner of the Generali Solo 2005 6 doubles transatlantic crossing races - ORMA
World Champion on the trimaran Banque Populaire 2005 Winner of the Tour des Îles Britanniques
2003 French Single-handed Offshore Racing Champion 2002.
His sponsor: BPI, the leading independent human resources and management consulting group.
Founded in 1984, BPI is a global company present in 40 countries and with a staff of 1,800.
Specialises in the preparation, implementation and monitoring strategies for change of its clients,
companies and institutions, BPI believes that sustainable progress can only result from a close
combination of two factors: economic and human. "The creation of BPI is based on the idea that
when human issues are at stake, there are no «ready-made »solutions viable in the long term. Our
goal is to help our customers to design their development, to enhance their performance, to organise
the conditions of restructuring and growth, to successfully cross the threshold of difficult decisions",
says Claude Paoli, BPI CEO.
Internet sites: www.jeremie-beyou.com - www.groupe-bpi.com
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Vincent BIARNES -
37 years old Married 2 children Lives in Caudan (56)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 3 rd participation in 2011.
13 th in 2008 16 th in 2007.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 12 th Tour de Bretagne 2009: 6 th - Transat AG2R
2008: 19 th French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2007: 15 th - Tour de Bretagne à la
voile 2007: 6 th - Route du Ponant 2007: 8 th - Match racing French Championship 2006: 3 rd Mumm 30
World Championship 2005:15 th National UK Melges 24 2005: 4 th - Melges 24 French Championship
2005: 7 th - Mumm 30 European Championship 2004: 9 th - National Figaro 2004: 1 st - National Class 8
2004: 2 nd - National Figaro 2003: 1 st - National Class 8 2002: 2 nd .
His sponsor: Prati'Bûches is a brand of densified wood logs. 100% wood and with no additives, the
densified wood logs contribute to sustainable development by promoting clean material collected from
forestry professionals. No trees are cut to make the Prati'Bûches!
Internet sites: www.pratibuches.fr - www.pratibuches-voile.fr
Michel BOTHUON - LES RECYCLEURS BRETONS
52 years old 2 children Lives in Irvillac (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 5 th participation in 2011
25 th in 2001 32 nd in 2000 35 th in 1999 20 th in 1994
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 13 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 20 th
RORC Races 2004 - Tour de France à la Voile 2003 - Jules Verne Trophy attempt 2002 with Olivier
de Kersauson on the trimaran Géronimo - Generali 2001 Generali 2000 - Tri Armor 1999: 3 rd - Solo
Brest 1998: 19 th Winner of the Edhec in 1998 - Tour de France à la Voile 1998 Joint winner of the
Jules Verne Trophy in 1997, with Olivier de Kersauson on the trimaran Sport-Elec - Transat AG2R
1994 - Transmanche 1993 - Route du Rhum 1990.
His sponsor: Les Recyleurs Bretons is a young company that through their subsidiaries Ceti and Alzeo
Environment, has become a specialist in waste management and recovery of materials. An
independent and regional business, it provides collection, transportation, treatment and recycling of
waste for local authorities, businesses and for professionals in construction, the maritime environment
and the agricultural community. It is located on 5 sites in Brittany.
Internet site: www.recycleurs-bretons.fr
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Laurent BOURGUES - PRIM'SOINS
30 years old Lives in Larmor Plage (56)
Profession: Skipper
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 10 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 11 th
and 3 rd rookie Finalist selection Skipper Vendée 2010 - Gibraltar-Tel Aviv
Record on Gitana 13 2010 - Transat AG2R 2010: 13 th - Transat 650 proto 2009: 8 th - Tour de France à
la Voile 2009: 6 th - Mini Fastnet 2009: 2 nd Winner of the Pornichet-Camaret 2008 - Marseille-Alger
Cup 2008: 2 nd - Mini Fastnet 2008: 6 th - Pornichet Select 2008: 4 th - Transat 650 proto 2007: 27 th - Mini
Lions 2007: 2 nd EDHEC 2005: 2 nd Winner of the Challenge BOREAU Open 7.50 2004 - Espoir
LASER French Championship 2000: 4 th Winner of the French International LASER 1999 Winner of
the National Ranking LASER Racers 1999 - Alpes-Provence LASER League Champion 1998-1999-
2000.
His sponsor: Laboratory Winco "prim'Soins" line. The pharmaceutical laboratory Winco was created
in 1997 by Nicolas Watine. Deodorant, alum stone, products from the East such as Aleppo soap,
Slimming Express foods: all the Winco laboratory products are completely natural. The lines Winco,
Prim'Soins, Prim'Nature and Slimming Express are distributed throughout France, in all drugstores
and chemists and large supermarkets. Prim'Soins products are available online at: HYPERLINK
"http://www.store.winco.fr" www.store.winco.fr
Internet sites: www.laurentbourgues.com - www.store.winco.fr
Thierry CHABAGNY GEDIMAT
39 years old - 2 children Lives in Nevez (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 10 th participation in 2011.
4 th in 2009 10 th in 2008 13 th in 2007- 2 nd in 2006 16 th in 2005 11 th in 2004
29 th in 2003 15 th in 2002 16 th in 2001.
Other: Jules Verne Trophy attempt on the Maxi Trimaran Banque Populaire V in 2010 Holder of the
Record Méditerranée with Pascal Bidégorry in 2010 - Helmsman/N 1 on board the Maxi Banque
Populaire V in 2009 and 2010 Tour de Bretagne 2009: 5 th - Transat BPE 2009: 6 th - Cap Istanbul
2008: 4 th - Transat Ag2r 2008: 9 th - Transat Jacques Vabre 2007 in Class 40: 2 nd - Tour de Bretagne à
la Voile 2007: 8 th Winner of the Cap-Istanbul 2007 Solo Concarneau 2007: 4 th - Transat Ag2r
Concarneau-St Barth. 2006: 6 th Vakko Ulysses Odyssey Cannes-Istanbul 2006: 6 th Winner of the
Tour de Bretagne 2005 - Bowman on the 60' multihull Foncia in 2005 - Mini-Fastnet 2004: 4 th - Tour
de Bretagne 2003: 7 th BPE Trophy Saint-Nazaire / Dakar 2003: 4 th 1 st rookie of the Solo
Méditerranée 2002- Transat AG2R Lorient-St Barth 2002: 6 th - First Class 8 French Champion 1998.
His partner: Created in 1967, Gedimat is now the first cooperative group of independent traders in
building materials and DIY. The group brings together 200 entrepreneurs with 444 outlets and annual
sales of 1.6 billion Euros. Unique in its organisation and its concept, Gedimat caters to a clientele
composed of 60% professionals and 40% individuals.
Internet sites: www.thierry-chabagny.fr www.gedimat.fr
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Charlie DALIN - KEOPSYS
27 years old Lives in La Forêt Fouesnant (29)
Profession: Skipper
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandy 2011: 3 rd - Solo Concarneau 2011: 11 th Winner of
the SNSM Record 2010 Final of the English Channel basin Match Racing
2010: 4 th Final East English Channel Match Racing 2010: 2 nd - Transat 6.50 2009: 2 nd Winner of
the Transgascogne 2009 - Mini Fastnet 2009: 4 th Winner GP Ecole Navale 2009 - Les Sables-
Azores-Les Sables 2008: 2 nd - Rolex Sydney Hobart 2008: 2 nd Winner of the Transgascogne 2007 -
Open demi clé 2006: 3 rd - Chrono 6.50 2006: 5 th - Winner of the Round the Island 2004 Winner of
the Commodores Cup 2004 Winner of the Griboval Challenge 2003 - 7 years of 420
His partner: Keopsys is a high technology company founded in 1997. It designs and manufactures
lasers and fibre optic amplifiers that are used in various industries, defence, wind energy,
meteorology, telecommunications and scientific. Based in Lannion, this SME with approximately sixty
employees has a subsidiary in the United States and several sales offices abroad (Germany, China,
Australia). In 2010 it strengthened its production structure in Lannion with the opening of a site
dedicated to volume production. In this phase of significant expansion, Keopsys has chosen to join
forces with skipper Charlie Dalin, who conveys the values the company believes will lead the
successful achievement of ambitious projects, whether professional or personal. The dynamism,
enthusiasm, commitment, perseverance, risk taking are values we share, both on a boat and in our
growing company.
Internet sites: www.keopsys.com - www.charliedalin.com
Fabien DELAHAYE CAEN-OUISTREHAM
27 years old Lives in Caen (14)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 3 rd participation in 2011.
10 th in 2010 18 th in 2009.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 2 nd
-
Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 4 th French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2010: 4 th
- Cap Istanbul 2010: 3 rd - Tour de France à la Voile: 7 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 10 th Winner of the
Transat Ag2r 2010 -Tour de Bretagne 2009: 9 th Quiberon Solo 2009: 12 th - Solo Massif Marine
Figaro 2009: 10 th - Spi Ouest France Open 750 2009: 6 th - Open 750: Open Mach Trophy 2008: 3 rd -
Open 750: Grand Prix Ecole Navale 2008: 1 st Finalist of the Challenge Espoir Brittany Region 2008
470 French Championship 2008: 5 th French Olympic Week 470 2007: 18 th - Mumm30 World
Championship 2007: 8 th Finalist of the « Crédit Agricole Skipper Challenge », mini 6.50 2006
Barcelona Olympic Week 470 2005: 8 th Palamos Olympic Week 470 2003: 6 th .
His sponsors: Le Port de Caen Ouistreham: in the heart of the Baie de Seine, in Lower Normandy, is
the 10 th French port with annual traffic close to 4 million tonnes and one million passengers. Its
management is entrusted to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Caen.
Leclerc Caen Ifs : E. Leclerc is the corporate name for a group of French supermarkets, independent
stores meeting the requirements of the organisation. Leclerc Caen and Ifs have decided to support
preparation: effective to best defend the colours of the corporate name". (Jean-François GRUAU
President Sofi-Ifs).
Internet sites: www.fabiendelahaye.fr - www.caen.port.fr - www.e-leclerc.com/caen - www.eleclerc.com/ifs
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Eric DROUGLAZET LUISINA
43 years old Married - 2 children Lives in Trégunc (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 19 th participation in 2011.
13 th in 2010 32nd in 2009 11 th in 2008 6 th in 2007- 6 th in 2006 15 th in 2005
6 th in 2004 10 th in 2003 9 th in 2002 1 st in 2001 7 th in 2000 2 nd in 1999
2 nd in 1998 30 th in 1996 46 th in 1995 12 th in 1994 abd in 1993 8 th in 1992.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: abd - Cap Istanbul 2010: 17 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 7 th -
Transat AG2R 2010: 8 th - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 1 st - Transat BPE 2009: abd - Cap Istanbul 2008:
23 rd - Transat AG2R 2008: abd - Tour de Bretagne à la Voile 2007: 10 th - BPE Trophy 2007: 11 th
French Single-handed Offshore Racing Vice-champion 2006- Solo Méditerranée 2006: 7 th - Transat
AG2R 2006: 23 rd Transat Jacques Vabre 2005: 6 th - Tour de Bretagne 2005: 4 th - Generali Solo
2005: 8 th - BPE Trophy 2005: 1 st - Generali Solo 2004: 5 th Transat AG2R 2004: 7 th BPE Trophy
2003: 10 th - Tour de Bretagne 2003: 10 th - Route du Ponant 2002: 2 nd - Generali Méditerranée 2002:
2 nd - Transat AG2R 2002: 4 th - Transat Jacques Vabre 2001: 10 th Winner of the Route du Ponant
2001 Winner of the Porquerolles 1996 - Winner Solo Brest 1994 Winner Elf skipper selection 1993
Winner Transgascogne 6,50 1991 Winner of the Cowes/Dinard 1989 Winner of the Tour du
Finistère 1987-88-89.
His sponsor: Luisina distributes kitchen sinks, faucets, countertops, tables and chairs, accessories and
extractor hoods. Present throughout France, Luisina meets all expectations and offers a wide
selection, ranging from the most classic to the most contemporary! Luisina is your kitchen accessories
supplier.
Internet site: www.luisina.com
Frédéric DUTHIL - SEPALUMIC
37 years old Married - 1 child Lives in Larmor Plage (56)
Profession: Insurance expert / professional sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 8 th participation in 2011.
Abd in 2010 3 rd in 2009 3 rd in 2008 2 nd in 2007- 11 th in 2006 7 th in 2005-
22 nd in 2004.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 2 nd - Quiberon Solo 2010: 2 nd - Quiberon Solo 2009: 4 th - Solo-
Portsdefrance.com 2009: 9 th - Winner of the Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2009 Cap Istanbul 2008:
10 th - Solo PortsdeFrance.com 2008: 2 nd - Transmanche de l'Aber Wrac'h 2008: 1 st French Singlehanded
Offshore Racing Championship 2007: 10 th - Route du Ponant 2007: 1 st - Transat AG2R 2006:
9 th - Generali Solo 2005: 15 th - Tour de Bretagne 2005: 6 th - National crew on Figaro 2004: 9 th -
Course des Falaises 2004: 6 th - Generali Solo 2004: 14 th Winner of the Select 6.50 2003 -
Transgascogne 2003: 3 rd - Mini Fastnet 2003: 2 nd - Mini Fastnet 2002: 4 th winner of the Solo Chrono
2002 Winner of the Open demi-Clé 2001, 2002
His partner: Designer of aluminium window systems, facades and verandas, Sepalumic employs 250
people at 4 sites in France (Rennes, Cannes, Dijon and Bordeaux). The company relies heavily on
product innovation and ranks among the leaders in its market is particularly involved in energy
conservation and sustainable development. Joining forces with a sailing project of this magnitude is a
first for Sepalumic and fits perfectly and is consistent with the company values.That is why Sepalumic
has committed to this human and sporting adventure with Fred Duthil.
Internet site: www.sepalumic.com
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Marc EMIG
42 years old Married - 1 child Lives in Marseille (13)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 7 th participation in 2011.
26 th in 2010 29 th in 2007 13 th in 2006 21 st in 2005 13 th in 2004 5 th in 2003.
Other: Cap Istanbul 2010: 14 th - Europa Race 2009 (2 legs): 6 th Cap Istanbul 2008: 5 th - BPE Trophy
2007: 5 th Giraglia Rolex Cup 2007: 33 rd Transat Jacques Vabre 2007: 5 th Zegna Trophy 2006: 9 th
Solo Méditerranée 2006: 14 th French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2006: 9 th -
Voiles de Saint Tropez 2006: 9 th BPE Trophy 2005: 4 th Generali Solo 2005: 18 th Routes des Îles
2005: 8 th Voiles de Saint Tropez 2005: 6 th Generali Solo 2004: 16 th Fécamp Grand Prix 2004: 1 st
Route des Îles 2004: 9 th Marseille Grand Prix 2004: 2 nd Round Corsica 2004: 1 st Tour de
France à la Voile 1998: 2 nd Transat Québec-Saint- Malo 1996: 1 st - Tour de France à la Voile 1994:
1 st Tour de France à la Voile 1993: 3 rd
His sponsors: Town of Marseille, Marseille Provence Métropole and CBW Méditerranée.
The Town of Marseille has been supporting Marc Emig for over ten years and is now at his side on
his Vendée Globe 2012 project. CBW Méditerranée, Marseille communications agency, accompanies
searching for a sponsor.
Internet site: www.marcemigetmoi.com
Matthieu GIROLET - ENTREPRENDRE (LAFONT PRESSE)
38 years old - 1 child Lives in Montpellier (34)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 3 rd participation in 2011.
43 rd in 2010 33 rd in 2009.
Other: Cap Istanbul 2010: 23 rd - Quiberon Solo 2010: 34 th - Longtze French Championship 2010: 4 th
Primo Cup 2010: 5 th Winner of the Tour de France à la Voile amateur 2009 -
Navale 2009: 8 th - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 26 th Quiberon Solo 2009: 30 th - Cap Istanbul 2008: 24 th
Mini Solo 2007: 3 rd Transgascogne 2007: 3 rd Transat 6.50 2007: 20 th Mini Solo 2006: 5 th
Triangle du Soleil 2006: 2 nd Les Sables-Azores 2006: 13 th Course des Lions 2005: 1 st .
His sponsor: Created in 1984 by Robert Lafont with the magazine Entreprendre, Lafont press has
today become one of the leaders in general interest print magazine press. The company publishes 60
magazines across news-stands producing over 20 million copies distributed per year. Lafont press is
one of the publishing groups that has experienced the strongest growth in the last years. It has gone
from a 9 million Euros turnover in 2001 to 22 million in 2008, making it enter into the top 30 press
energy embodied by Mathieu Girolet represent exactly the values that we wish to prevail in our
publication
Internet sites: www.girolet.org www.lafontpresse.fr
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Arnaud GODART-PHILIPPE SENOBLE
30 years old Lives in Camaret sur Mer (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 3 rd participation in 2011.
39 th in 2010 47 th in 2009.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 15 th - Solo Concarneau 2011: 13 th - Cap
Istanbul 2010: 24 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 30 th - Cap Istanbul 2008: 25 th - Winner of the Match Racing
selection in Brest 2007 - Spi Ouest France in Open 7,50 2007: 9 th - Grand Prix Atlantique in Mumm 30
2007: 6 th - Mumm 30 European Championship 2006: 3 rd - Tour de France à la Voile 2006: 8 th - J80
European Championship 2006: 2 nd - National Figaro II 2006: 14 th - GP Petit Navire 2005: 1 st - GP
Pornichet 2005: 1 st - GP Ecole Navale 2005: 8 th Primo Cup 2005: 8 th - Route des Iles 2005 : 2 nd -
Spi Ouest-France 2005: 2 nd .
His sponsor: Offering their consumers the best quality milk, Senoble packages 415 million litres of
milk, 375 million of which are collected directly by the company from nearly 1,400 producers. All
Senoble desserts and yogurts are made with milk sourced from 6 regions with a strong dairying
tradition: Normandy, Lorraine, Picardy, Brittany, Alsace and Burgundy. The transportation of the milk
from farm to the factory is entirely managed by Senoble to ensure nothing is left to chance to
guarantee maximum quality and freshness.
Internet site: www.senoble.fr
Sam GOODCHILD - ARTEMIS
21 years old Lives in Oxon (United Kingdom)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 2 nd Winner of the Artemis Offshore
Academy Selection 2011 - Round Britain and Ireland Race 2010: 16 th - Mumbai
International Match Race 2009: 9 th Winner of the Morbihan Mondial 40 2009 - Danish U23
Match Racing Nationals 2009: 3 rd - RYA match racing Nationals 2009: 4 th - Fastnet Race 2009: 8 th -
The PowerBar Three Peaks Yacht Race 2009: 3 rd - Vice Admirals Cup 2009: 9 th - National Bank
International Match Racing Championships 2009: 7 th - RYA Youth National Match Racing
Championships 2008: 1 st - NSSA Match Racing Championships 2008: 1 st - RS500 Nationals 2008:
16 th - RS800 EuroCup 2007: 10 th - RYA Youth Nationals 2006: 29 th - RYA Youth Match Racing 2006:
5 th - Southern Caribbean Invitational Regatta 2005: 5 th .
His sponsor: Artemis is a leading UK fund manager, offering a range of funds within each of the main
investment vehicles - Unit Trusts, an Investment Trust, a Venture Capital Trust (VCT), a Hedge Fund
and a SICAV. Artemis is a dedicated active investment management house, specialising in
investments and asset management for retail investors and segregated institutional investment
management.
Internet site: www.artemisoceanracing.com
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Laurent GOUEZIGOUX - VALORISONS
29 years old Lives in St Laurent de la Mer (22)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 5 th participation in 2011.
30 th in 2010 26 th in 2009 33 rd in 2008 37 th in 2006.
Other: Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 9 th - Transat AG2R 2010: 14 th - Solo-
PortsdeFrance.com 2009: 16 th Transmanche single-handed 2008: 9 th Single-handed SNSM
Record 2008 Visually Impaired World Champion (guide) 2006 Transat AG2R 2006: 21 st Tour de
Bretagne 2005: 18 th Tour du Finistère à la Voile 2005: 1 st Espoir Class 8 French Championship
2004: 1 st Melges 24 French Championship 2004: 33 rd - Senior Class 8 French Championship 2003:
3 rd - Class 8 Brittany Cup 2003: 1 st Spi Ouest France Class 8 2003: 1 st .
His sponsors:
SITA SUEZ: Waste Collection and Recycling
SMETTRAL: Waste Sorting Centre
Jeanne GREGOIRE - BANQUE POPULAIRE
34 years old 1child Lives in La Forêt Fouesnant (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 9 th participation in 2011.
11 th in 2010 5 th in 2008 34 th in 2007 14 th in 2006 12 th in 2005 15 th in 2004
33 rd in 2003 26 th in 2002.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 4 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 5 th - French Singlehanded
Offshore Racing Championship 2010: 5 th - Cap Istanbul 2010: 6 th Solo Quiberon 2010: 9 th -
Transat AG2R 2010: 2 nd Solo Figaro Les Sables 2010: 6 th Cap Istanbul 2008: 13 th Course des
Falaises 2008: 20 th Transat AG2R 2008: 5 th Transat Jacques Vabre 2007: 10 th Winner of the
SNSM Record 2007 BPE Trophy 2007 : 9 th 15 th of the Solo Méditerranée 2006 3 rd of the Transat
ag2r 2006 6 th of the BPE Trophy 2005 13 th of the Route du Ponant 2005 11 th of the Generali Solo
2005 10 th of the National Figaro Concarneau 2004 5 th of the Transat AG2R 2004 19 th of the Tour
de Bretagne 2003 24 th of the Generali Méditerranée 2003 14 th of the Route du Ponant 2003 8 th of
the BPE Trophy 2003 2 nd of the Transat AG2R 2002 21 st of the Generali Méditerranée 2002 7 th of
the select 6,50 2001 9 th of the Mini-Fastnet 2001 4 th of the Transgascogne 2001 8 th of the Transat
6,50 2001.
Her sponsor: For more than 20 years, the Banque Populaire has developed a sponsorship strategy in
sailing, a sport in which it has become a major player. Banque Populaire has built the largest ocean
racing trimaran
-hull and is also partner of the Fédération Française de
Voile and patron of the Eric Tabarly Association. These actions are carried out internally and externally
by the regional branches of Banque Populaire, which relay this strategy and within their region commit
to the development of sailing. Thanks to this implication, the Banque Populaire is today recognised by
Internet site: www.voile.banquepopulaire.fr
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Damien GUILLOU - LA SOLIDARITE MUTUALISTE
28 years old Lives in Moëlan sur mer (29)
Profession: Skipper
La Solitaire sailing history: 2 nd participation in 2011.
32 nd in 2010.
Other: 3 rd Rookie of the French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship
2010 - Cap Istanbul 2010: 15 th Quiberon Solo 2010: 22 nd - Transmanche 2010: 7 th - Les Sables-Les
th th
Azores-
Doubles Transmanche
on 40-foot 2009: 6 th Les Sables Les Azores-Les Sables on 6.50 2008: 5 th Mini Fastnet 2008: 3 rd
Winner of the Open Demi-Clé 2008 - Select 6.50 in Pornichet 2007: 15 th French Olympic Week of
Hyères 2007: 45 th Cadiz Olympic Week (49er) 2006: 3 rd Barcelona Olympic Week (49er) 2006: 2 nd
- Medenblick Olympic Week (49er) 2005: 7 th World Championship (49er) 2005: 15 th Doubles
Transmanche 2004: 3 rd -Tour du Finistère à la Voile 2003: 1 st - Laser Radial French Championship
2000: 10 th .
His partner: La Solidarité Mutualiste is a mutual insurance company
Internet sites: damienguillou.blogspot.com - www.solidarite-mutualiste.com
Adrien HARDY - AGIR RECOUVREMENT
27 years old Lives in Indre (44)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 4 th participation in 2011.
22 nd in 2010 36 th in 2009 24 th in 2008.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 1 st - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 8 th -
Quiberon Solo 2010: 15 th - Transat AG2R 2010: 16 th - Solo Les Sables 2010: 3 rd Winner of the
Solidaire du Chocolat 2009 - Transat BPE 2009: 10 th Cap Istanbul 2008: 20 th - Solo
Portsdefrance.com 2008: 10 th Transmanche 2008: 11 th Transat 6.50 2007: 6 th - Les Sables-Azores
on Mini 6.50 2006: 1 st Mini Fastnet 2006: 2 nd Transat 6.50 2005: 5 th Crédit Agricole Skipper
Challenge 2005: 2 nd Open Demi-Clé 2004: 2 nd Select 6.50 2004: 6 th Fastnet 2004: 9 th Tour de
France à la voile 2003 Crew Mumm 30 Paimpol/Reykjavik: 2 nd Match Racing World
Championship 2003: 3 rd European 420 Champion in 2000 French 420 Champion in 2000.
His sponsor: AGIR Recouvrement originated in the company GIR founded in 1985 by Marc ERGAND.
In 1999 Stéphane PAYE, current president of the company, created AGIR Recouvrement and merged
the two companies in 2004. In parallel, Stéphane PAYE created PRÉ-VENANCE, specialising in all
aspects of debt collection. FSP Holding and all its companies now employ 70 people and have a
turnover of about 4,000,000 Euros. AGIR Recouvrement is a company that is among the top ten
French ones specialising in debt recovery, a company that is particularly renowned and in demand on
both a national and international scale.
Internet sites: www.adrienhardy.com - www.agir-recouvrement.com
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Conrad HUMPHREYS - DMS
38 years old - Married 2 children Lives in Plymouth (United Kingdom)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 17 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 18 th and
6 th rookie Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2009: 3 rd - Rolex Sydney Hobart Race
2008: 2 nd - Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2007: 3 rd - Rolex Sydney Hobart Race 2006: 2 nd IMOCA
World Championship 2005: 6 th - Rolex Fastnet Race 2005: 8 th Vendée Globe 2004-2005: 7 th
English Transat (IMOCA) 2004: 5 th
Winner of the
Rolex Fastnet 2003 002: abd Winner of the BT Global Challenge 2000-
2001 - EDS Atlantic Challenge 2001: 3 rd Winner of the Teachers Whiskey Round Brain Challenge
1996-1997 - Whitbread Round the World Race 1993-1994: 10 th .
His sponsor: Disc Manufacturing Services (DMS) is
and Plastic Free Packaging suppliers. Over the past decade DMS have built up a global business that
produces millions of individual discs and packaging units, which up until 2008 were manufactured in
90% plastic. Since 2008 DMS have offered a full range of low-carbon creative packaging solutions
which have become increasingly popular with both their clients and the end user. In 2010 only 10% of
DMS packaging output contained plastic and they are aiming to eliminate all plastic packaging by
2012.
Internet sites: www.conradhumphreys.com - www.discmanufacturingservices.com
Isabelle JOSCHKE
34 years old Lives in Brech (56)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 4 th participation in 2011.
31 st in 2010 38 th in 2009 30 th in 2008.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 8 th - Solo Concarneau 2011: 8 th - Solo
Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 13 th - Cap Istanbul 2010: 13 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 35 th - Transmanche
2010: 3 rd - Solo Portsdefrance.com 2010: 11 th - Solo Basse-Normandie 2010: 4 th - Solo Figaro Les
Sables 2010: 11 th Quiberon Solo 2009: 27 th - Transat BPE 2009: 9 th - Cap Istanbul 2008: 17 th -
Course des Falaises 2008: 29 th - Solo Figaro les Sables 2008: 13 th Transmanche 2008: 8 th - Solo
portsdefrance.com 2008: 6 th - Transat 6.50 2007: Winner of the 1 st leg Winner of the Mini Pavois
6.50 2007 Gran Premio Italia 200: 2 nd Transgascogne 6.50 2007: 3 rd Marie-Agnès Peron
Trophy 2007: 2 nd Winner of the Pornichet Select 6.50 2007 Les Sables/Azores 2006: 4 th .
Her sponsor: Galettes Saint-Michel: Saint-Michel Biscuits, the open sea, freedom, authenticity: many
values that go hand in hand with the brand St Michel, born on the shores of the Atlantic, and always
ready to embark on new adventures! Today, the St-Michel biscuit with its inimitable slightly salty taste
still maintains a privileged relationship with the sea.
Internet sites: www.isabelle-joschke.com - www.stmichel.fr
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Nicolas JOSSIER - ENTREPRENDRE EN PAYS GRANVILLAIS
35 years old Lives in Granville (50)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 4 th participation in 2011.
21 st in 2010 46 th in 2009 36 th in 2008.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 11 th - Solo Concarneau 2011: 10 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine
2011: 16 th - Solo Basse-Normandie 2010: 3 rd - Tour de France à la Voile 2007: 8 th - Tour de France à
la Voile 2006: 9 th Mumm30 European Championship 2006: 2 nd - Spi Ouest-France 2006: 2 nd - Melges
24 World Championship 2004 FC8 European Championship 2004: 3 rd National FC8 2004: 2 nd -
Crouesty Grand Prix 2004: 2 nd Winner of the Tour des ports de la Manche 2004 Crouesty Gran
Prix 2003: 2 nd Tour de France à la Voile 2002: 8 th - Obelix Trophy 2002: 2 nd - Tour de France à la
Voile 2001: 14 th - Melges 24 World Championship 2000 Tour de France à la Voile 2000: 5 th
His sponsors: Impulsion, business club, includes 220 local members who morally and financially
support the creators and buyers of businesses around Granville. Integration into the local economy will
occur very quickly with Impulsion, which invites you to join the environment and quality of life of
Granville and Brehal.
In Extenso, a member of Deloitte, is a major player in the public accounting sector in France. With a
network of 170 branches spread throughout the country, In Extenso offers entrepreneurs a complete
professional service. In Extenso is the privileged representative of 70 000 clients in all sectors.
Internet sites: www.nicolasjossier.com - www.inextenso.fr - www.impulsion-granville.fr
Nigel KING E-LINE ORTODONTICS
42 years old Married Lives in Lymington (United Kingdom)
Profession: Skipper
La Solitaire sailing history: 3 rd participation in 2011.
23 rd in 2009 48 th in 2007.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 12 th - Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race 2010:
2 nd Winner of the RC44 Match Racing Season Championship 2010 - JP Morgan Asset Round the
Island race 2009: 2 nd - RC 44 Circuit 2008: 3 rd - Solo Les Sables 2007: 6 th - Solo Ports de France
2007: 13 th - RORC 2006: 6 th SNSM Record 2006 - Jaguar Cup 2004: 2 nd - Generali Solo 2004: 14 th -
Course des Falaises 2004: 6 th - EDS Atlantic Challenge 2001: 3 rd .
His sponsors: E-line Orthodontics: London-based orthodontics surgery specialising in highly
developed invisible treatment. The company is based at 21 Devonshire Street, London W1G 6PB. -
The Artemis Offshore Academy is a UK training programme of excellence for British short-handed
sailors, providing a structure to bring talented sailors up through the ranks. - The Rig Shop is one of
leading providers of marine, architectural and industrial rigging solutions and is based at
Saxon Wharf, Southampton. - Dean & Reddyhoff Marinas is one of the UK's leading marina
operators. The company currently runs marinas at Haslar (Portsmouth Harbour), East Cowes and
Weymouth, and in April 2009 will be opening a brand new marina at Portland in Dorset. - 2041 was
founded by polar explorer, environmental leader and public speaker Robert Swan, OBE, the first
person in history to walk to both the North and South poles. Swan has dedicated his life to the
preservation of Antarctica by the promotion of recycling, renewable energy and sustainability to
combat the effects of climate change.
Internet sites: www.nigelkingyachting.com - www.elineorthodontics.co.uk
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Morgan LAGRAVIERE - VENDEE
24 years old Lives in St Hilaire de Riez (85)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 7 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 7 th and 2 nd
rookie 49er World Championship 2010: 13 th - Princess Sophia Trophy (Palma
Olympic Week) 49er 2010: 4 th 49er European Championship 2010: 8 th - Circuit World Cup 49er
2010: 6 th French Olympic Week 2009: 6 th Kiel Olympic Week (49er) 2009: 2 nd - 49er European
Championship 2009: 6 th Tour de France à la Voile 2009: 4 th 49er European Championship 2008:
4 th - Tour de France à la Voile 2008: 2 nd Miami Rolex Cup 49er 2007: 3 rd - 49er World Championship
2007: 7 th - Tour de France à la Voile 2007: 4 th - 49er European Championship 2007: 4 th Winner of
the Open 5.70 French Championship 2006 Young Winner of the Route des Îles 2006 -Farr30 World
Championship 2005: 4 th - Match Racing (under 19s) French Championship 2005: 2 nd 420 World
Championship 2003: 3 rd Winner of the young 420 World Championship 2003 420 French
Champion 2003.
His sponsor: VENDÉE General Council - The Vendee Globe, in establishing itself as one of the most
important sailing events in the world, made the Vendée famous in the world of sailing. In its wake, it
has made the Vendée harbours a must for important competitions such as La Solitaire du Figaro.
Moreover, the Vendée, 2 nd French tourist department, is experiencing a significant development of
sailing and water sports.
Given this interest, the Vendée General Council wished to support single-handed offshore racing by
creating the Vendée France Centre in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, the birth-place of the Bénéteau
shipyards.
Internet sites: www.polevendeefrance.fr - www.vendee.fr
Loic LE GARREC
37 years old Married Lives in Larmor-Plage (56)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 2 nd participation in 2011.
40 th in 2010.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 14 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 14 th -
th th st
Solo Portsdefrance.com 2010: 14 Fasnet Race 2009: 1
Route des Îles 2009: 3 rd Tour de France 2008: 3 rd - Winner of the Tour du Finistère 2008 SNIM
2008: 3 rd National Grand Surprise 2008: 4 th Derby Dragon 2007: 4 th Route des Îles 2007: 3 rd
Tour de France 2007: 3 rd Dragons French Championship 2006: 3 rd Winner of the Zegna Trophy
2006 Cowes-Dinard 2006: 4 th - Voiles de Saint Tropez 2005: 1 st Solo Concarneau 2002: 3 rd
Transmanche 2002: 2 nd Mini-Fastnet 2001: 7 th - Tour de Bretagne 2001: 14 th Winner of the Edhec
2001.
His sponsor: The 500 for 100 Club is a partners club which includes individuals, associations and
businesses. Its originality consists in drawing by lots one of its members and assigning the title of
General Partner, the race name, high visibility via the main decoration of the boat and public relations
operations. The club revolves around four issues: supporting and financing the project - developing
the network and encouraging exchanges between members of the Club creating a synergy between
employees - Communicate the values of sailing and sailors.
Internet site: www.club500pour100.com - www.loiclegarrec.com
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Alexis LITTOZ-BARITEL - SAVOIE MONT BLANC
28 years old Lives in Annecy (74)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 14 th - Match Racing Senior French
Champion 2011 - Spi Ouest France 2011: 5 th Winner of the Croisiere Edhec
Race 2010 - Route des Îles 2010: 3 rd - Match Racing Senior French Champion 2009: 3 rd - Tour de
France à la Voile 2009: 5 th - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 5 th - Open 5.70 French Championship 2009: 2 nd -
Match Racing Senior French Champion 2008 - Match Racing Young French Champion 2008
Amateur Winner of the Tour de France à la Voile 2008 and 4 th in the overall - Spi Ouest France 2008:
2 nd - Espoir Match Racing French Champion 2007 Amateur Winner Tour de France à la Voile 2007-
Spi Ouest France 2007: 5 th - Espoirs Match Racing French Vice-champion 2006 Winner of the Bol
d 420 European Championship 2001: 9 th - 420 French Vice-champion 2000 420 World
Championship 2000: 20 th Team French Champion 1997.
His partner: Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme is the structure of the General Councils of Savoie and Haute
Savoie responsible for the promotion of the tourism destination brand "Savoie Mont Blanc".
Internet site: www.savoie-mont-blanc.com
Yannig LIVORY - ONE NETWORK ENERGIES
45 years old Married 2 children Lives in Ploemeur (56)
Profession: Business incubator director
La Solitaire sailing history: 2 nd participation in 2011.
41 st in 2009.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 16 th - Transat AG2R 2010: 20 th -
Transat BPE 2009: 12 th - Transat AG2R 2008: 17 th - BPE Trophy 2007: 17 th - Tour de Bretagne 2007:
24 th - Gold Cup 2006: 34 th Toshiba Trophy (Dragon) 2006: 4 th - Transat AG2R 2006: 22 nd -Tour de
Bretagne 2005: 29 th BPE Trophy 2005: 11 th - Transat AG2R 2004: 22 nd Interentreprise French
Championship 2004: 1 st - Spi Ouest France and Obélix on Figaro 2003: 1 st - Transat AG2R 2002: 13 th
- Transat AG2R 2000: 22 nd .
His sponsor: One Network Energie : Solar power on the ground.
Internet sites: defitransat.free.fr - www.onenetwork.fr/energies/
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Francisco LOBATO - ROFF
26 years old Lives in Port La Forêt (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 2 nd participation in 2011.
37th in 2010.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 8 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011:
2 nd - Cap Istanbul 2010: 12 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 18 th - Solo Les Sables 2010: 1 st rookie Winner
of the Transat 6.50 2009 Transgascogne 2009: 2 nd Marie Agnès Peron Trophy 2009: 3 rd Winner
of Les Sables Azores - Les Sables 2008 Winner of the Seasailsurf Pro Champ 2008 Marie-
Agnès Peron Trophy 2008: 2 nd Winner of the Pogo French Championship 6.50 2007 Winner of the
Select 6.50 2007 Transat 6.50 2007: 9 th Les Sables Azores-Les Sables 2006: 2 nd Marie-Agnès
Peron Trophy 2006: 3 rd Laser European Championship 2004: 3 rd Optimist World Championship
1999: 3 rd .
His sponsors: ROFF is born in 1996, out of the strong will to combine the experience of the best SAP
consultants with an innovative perspective of customer relationship. Tempo-team presents effective
and innovative solutions under Temporary Work and Outsourcing, sectors where they have large
competence and Know-how. TMN is leader in the Portuguese mobile communications market.
Innovation and client orientation are the main action guidelines for TMN. BIZ is a Company of Integral
Financial Consulting, with a high degree of specialisation and autonomy in financial advice, to
individuals and small companies in bank credit operations, applications and insurance.
Internet sites: www.franciscolobato.com - www.roffconsulting.com - www.tempo-team.pt - www.tmn.pt
Alexis LOISON
27 years old Lives in Urville-Nacqueville (50)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 6 th participation in 2011.
20 th in 2010 22 nd in 2009 18 th in 2008 31 st in 2007 35 th in 2006.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 7 th - Solo Concarneau 2011: 9 th - Solo
Basse-Normandie 2010: 2 nd - Quiberon Solo 2010: 21 st - Solo-portsdefrance.com 2009: 12 th - Route
du Ponant 2007: 10 th - Tour de Bretagne à la Voile 2007: 16 th Solo Concarneau 2006: 5 th Tour de
Bretagne 2005: 23 rd RORC Championship 2005: 1 st Cowes-Dinard 2005: 4 th National Figaro
2004: 30 th IRC English Championship 2004: 3 rd - Transmanche 2001: 3 rd .
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Nicolas LUNVEN GENERALI
28 years old Lives in Vannes (56)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 5 th participation in 2011.
27 th in 2010 1 st in 2009 17 th in 2008 14 th in 2007.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 5 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011:
1 st French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2010: 9 th - Cap Istanbul 2010: 5 th -
Quiberon Solo 2010: 11 th - Transat AG2R 2010: 6 th - Solo Les Sables 2010: 1 st Tour de Bretagne
2009: 4 th Solo Quiberon 2009: 3 rd - Solo-Portsdefrance.com 2009: 6 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine
2009: 5 th - Julius Baer Challenge 2008: 2 nd - Tour de France à la Voile 2008: 2 nd - Solo Les Sables
Arimer 2008: 5 th - Transat ag2r 2008: 5 th French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship
2007: 14 th - Tour de Bretagne à la Voile 2007: 1 st Cap Istanbul 2007: 9 th Solo Concarneau 2007:
6 th - Mumm30 European Champion 2006 - Match Race Espoir French Champion 2006 - Pornichet
Grand Prix 2006: 1 st - Spi Ouest-France 2006: 1 st - Route des Îles 2005: 1 st - Spi Ouest-France 2005:
1 st st nd
-
- Sélection Espoir Crédit Agricole 2005: 2 - Route des
Îles 2004: 1 st - Obelix Trophy 2004: 1 st - Spi Ouest-France 2004: 1 st - Cowes-Dinard 2004: 1 st - Fastnet
Race 2003: 3 rd - Obelix Trophy 2003: 1 st st
- .
His sponsor: Founded in 1831 in Trieste, Generali is the third European insurance company.
Operating in 64 countries, the Group has 84,000 employees, serving 60 million customers worldwide,
with a turnover of 69 billion Euros in 2008. In France, Generali is the second largest general insurance
company. It has 7,000 employees serving more than 6 million policyholders and 800,000 professionals
and businesses. In 1951, Generali created pleasure boating insurance in France, and has been the
market leader ever since. It now insures 40,000 units, nearly 20% of the market share. It was to
promote this activity that the group committed to nautical sponsorship in 1975 with Bruno Lunven,
oldest nautical sponsor in France. 20 sailors have sailed with the company colours over two
generations. Main partner of La Solitaire du Figaro from 1997 to 1999 and of the Generali Solo from
2001 to 2006. Generali has participated twice in the Vendée Globe, with Alain Gautier in 1989-90 and
with Yann Eliès in 2008-09. In 2011, Generali will support Nicolas Lunven throughout the Figaro
season.
Internet sites: www.nicolaslunven.com - www.generali-voile.com - www.generali.fr
Xavier MACAIRE - STARTER ACTIVE BRIDGE
30 years old 1 child Lives in Mont St Aignan (17)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 9 th - Solo Concarneau 2011: 3 rd - Solo
Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 12 th and 4 th rookie Mini Pavois 2010: 1 st Mini
Fastnet 2010: 1 st Les Sables-Azores-Les Sables 2010: 1 st Transat 6.50 Charente Maritime Bahia
2009: 3 rd - Pornichet Select 6.50 2009: 1 st - Challenge Mini 2008: 3 rd .
His sponsor: Since 1980, in France, Starter builds winches and handling systems for marine and
offshore. Present on 5 continents, the company has developed very close relationships with many
engineering companies, shipyards and operators. Starter is based on a strong R & D policy and
focuses especially on the skills of its personnel with emphasis on training. Our skills are recognised
through active partnerships we enjoy with leading industry certifications (DNV, BV, ABS, LR, GL ...)
which, throughout our process of designing and manufacturing, control the adequacy of our production
with design codes, safety requirements and operating and use conditions listed in the specifications of
our customers.
Internet sites: www.treuilstarter.com - www.activebridge.fr - xaviermacairesurstarter.unblog.fr
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Anthony MARCHAND- BRETAGNE-CREDIT MUTUEL ESPOIR
26 years old Lives in St Brieuc (22)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 2 nd participation in 2011.
15 th in 2010.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 10 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011:
3 rd French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2010: 8 th and 1 st rookie - Cap Istanbul
2010: 11 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 8 th th
- - Solo Ports-de-
France/Concarneau 2010: 5 th - Cap Istanbul with R. Treussart 2007: 10 th - Sélective 6.50 2006: 4 th In
charge of Rigging on the Trimaran Brossard
Olympic 470 French Championship 2005: 9 th - Cornu Challenge on 470 2005: 4 th - National 470 2005:
4 th Sailor and preparator on the Trimaran Brossard and Sodeb'O and o
Stalaven - Palamos European Olympic on 470 2004: 9 th Season on 470 and Laser (standard and
radial) Winner of the National Laser Radial 2003 Winner of the Brittany Cup on Laser Radial 2003
- National Laser Radial in Fouesnant 2003: 5 th - Laser Radial Cup 2003: 5 th .
His partner: The building society and the Brittany Region join forces to sponsor a sailor who has the
same interest: Continue to ensure that Brittany holds her own with her own specific values. With the
"Chain of Excellence in offshore racing, Bretagne - Crédit Mutuel", the two entities join forces on this
project of shared interests that aims to identify, train and make grow the champions who race in the
Brittany colours. With the base of Challenge Espoir Region Bretagne and the long standing
sponsorship that has been developed over the years to support Nicolas Troussel, the idea to create
the "Chain of Excellence in offshore racing, Bretagne - Crédit Mutuel". The programme that has been
launched jointly by the Region and the Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne is the first major communications
initiative in sailing to be related to the Brittany area.
Internet sites: www.espoirregionbretagne.fr - www.regionbretagne.fr - www.cmb.fr
Paul MEILHAT- MACIF 2011
29 years old Lives in Brest (29)
Profession: Skipper
La Solitaire sailing history: 2 nd participation in 2011.
19 th in 2009.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 4 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 17 th - Transat AG2R
2010: 17 th - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 9 th - Sydney-Hobart on IRC 50 (Mainsail trimmer) 2008: 18 th - Cap
Istanbul (2 nd Rookie) on Figaro 2 2008: 19 th - Melbourne-Hobart (Mainsail trimmer) 2008: 1 st - Solo
Port de France on Figaro 2 2008: 9 th - ISAF Senior World Championship 49er 2007: 30 th - Pornichet
Grand Prix on Mumm 30 2007: 3 rd - Obelix Trophy IRC 2007: 1 st French Olympic Week on 49er
2006: 23 rd - EDHEC on Grand Surprise 2006: 3 rd - J80 European Vice-champion (tactician) 2006 -
Atlantique Télégramme IRC 2005: 2 nd - 49er World Ranking 2005: 27 th - 49er Senior European
Championship 2005 : 35 th Barcelona Olympic Week 2004: 5th - 49er Senior European
Championship 2004: 46 th Olympic and Sportive Sailing French Championship on 49er 2003: 6 th
Espoir Laser French Vice-champion 2001.
His sponsor: With 69,000 contracts, the Macif group is one of the leading pleasure boating insurance
companies in France and has been in the sector for 20 years. Since 1987, safety at sea has been one
of the major elements of its prevention policy. They organise sailing training sessions at sea offered by
the Macif Centre de Voile School and financially support the Société Nationale de Sécurité en Mer
(National Society for Safety at Sea) by giving a part of the total pleasure boating earnings. Since 2008,
the group has been involved in competitive sailing to support young talent in offshore racing with the
Skipper Macif programme.
Internet sites: www.paulmeilhat.fr - www.macif.fr
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Jean-Charles MONNET - PARIS 15
27 years old Lives in Putot en Bessin (14)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 4 th participation in 2010.
42 nd in 2009 31 st in 2008 35 th in 2007.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 4 th Winner of the Solo Basse-Normandie
2010 - Spi Ouest-France 2010 on Farr 30: 3 rd - Abandoned on the Solidaire du Chocolat 2009 - 1000
miles of the Brittany Ferries 2009: 6 th - Transmanche CCI 2009: 4 th - Solo-Portsdefrance.com 2009:
24 th French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2008: 21 st - Cap Istanbul 2008: 21 st -
Transat AG2R 2008: 14 th - Course des Falaises 2008: 33 rd - Solo Arrimer 2008: 10 th French Singlehanded
Offshore Racing Championship 2007: 17 th - Tour de Bretagne à la Voile 2007: 28 th Route du
Ponant 2007: 17 th Transmanche 2007: 3 rd - SNSM Record 2007 - Spi Ouest-France 2006 Singlehanded
SNSM Record - Cowes/Ouistreham 2005: 3 rd - Spi Ouest-France 2004 - Trophée des Lycées
2003: 2 nd - Trophée des Llycées 2002 - Transmanche SRCO 2002: 3 rd - Trophée des Lycées 2001
Espoir French Championship 2001: 3 rd Five seasons on laser.
His sponsor: The 15 th arrondissement of Paris and the main actors in the economic life of the 15th
arrondisement partner with Jean-Charles Monnet to race the Solitaire du Figaro 2011. By its size and
its population, it remains the largest district of Paris. With the Montparnasse station resolutely turned
towards the Atlantic, it is natural that the 15 th takes to the open sea.
Internet sites: www.jeancharlesmonnet.com - www.mairie15.paris.fr
Gildas MORVAN - CERCLE VERT
43 years old - 3 children Lives in Landeda (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 16 th participation in 2011.
5 th in 2010 7 th in 2009 2 nd in 2008 8 th in 2007- 12 th in 2006 4 th in 2005 9 th
in 2004 14 th in 2003 21 st in 2002 3 rd in 2001 3 rd in 2000 3 rd in 1999 23 rd
in 1998 10 th in 1997 11 th in 1993.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 9 th French Single-handed Offshore Racing Vice-champion
2010 - Cap Istanbul 2010: 4 th Winner of the Quiberon Solo 2010 - Transat AG2R 2010: 3 rd - Istanbul
Europa Race 2009: 4 th French Offshore Racing Champion 2009 - Quiberon Solo 2009: 11 th Winner
of the BPE Trophy 2009 Winner of the Course des Falaises 2008 - Cap Istanbul 2008: 2 nd - Transat
ag2r 2008: 4 th - Transat Jacques Vabre 2007 on 60': 4 th Calais Round Britain Race 2007: 3 rd
French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2007: 4 th - Route du Ponant 2007: 4 th - Tour de
Bretagne à la Voile 2007: 7 th BPE Trophy 2007: 12 th - Route du Rhum 2006: 2 nd - Solo Méditerranée
2006: 4 th - Transat AG2R 2006: 10 th - Tour de Bretagne 2005: 5 th - Generali Solo 2005: 2 nd BPE
Trophy 2005: 3 rd - Course des Falaises 2004: 4 th - Generali Solo 2004: 2 nd Transat AG2R 2004: 11 th
BPE Trophy 2003: 2 nd Winner of the Tour de Bretagne 2003 Winner of the Route du Ponant
2002 - Transat AG2R 2002: 8 th Winner of the BPE Trophy 2001 - Route du Ponant 2001: 2 nd -
Transat AG2R 2000: 2 nd Winner of the Solo Perros-Guirec 1999 Olympic Games in Soling 1996:
11 th - Louis Vuitton Cup 1995: 4 th - Admiral's Cup 1989: 4 th .
His sponsor: Cercle Vert is a food distributor for territorial outlets.
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Jean-Paul MOUREN - GROUPE SNEF
58 years old Lives in Marseille (13)
Profession: Shipowner
La Solitaire sailing history: 25 th participation in 2011.
29 th in 2010 24 th in 2009 28 th in 2008 20 th in 2007- 15 th in 2006 30 th in 2005
33 rd in 2004 27 th in 2003 24 th in 2002 20 th in 2001 17 th in 2000 32 nd in
1999 29 th in 1998 29 th in 1997 8 th in 1996 9 th in 1995 13 th in 1994 10 th
in 1993 - abd in 1992 6 th in 1991- 13 th in 1990 14 th in 1985 - abd in 1984 12 th
in 1983.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 12 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 25 th - Transat AG2R 2010: 17 th -
Tour de Bretagne 2009: 21 st - Quiberon Solo 2009: 24 th - Cap Istanbul 2008: 25 th Winner of the
Transat Ag2r 2008 - Generali Solo 2005: 14 th - Generali Solo 2004: 17 th - Transat AG2R 2004: 19 th -
Transat AG2R 2002: 2 nd BPE Trophy 2001: 3 rd - Transat AG2R 1998: 3 rd Winner of the Solo Le
Havre 1996 Winner of the Solo Arcachon 1994 French single-handed Championship 1992: 2 nd
Winner of the Spi Ouest France 1992 Winner of the Skipper Elf Méditerranée 1991 Winner of the
Solo Porquerolles 1990.
His sponsor: Groupe SNEF
Jean-Pierre NICOL - BERNARD CONTROLS
32 years old Lives in Rouen (76)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 5 th participation in 2011.
28 th in 2010 27 th in 2009 26 th in 2008 32 nd in 2007.
Other: Cap Istanbul 2010: 21 st - Quiberon Solo 2010: 13 th - Solo-
Portsdefrance.com 2009: 14 th Winner of the GP Multi 50 2008 with Franck-Yves Escoffier - Transat
AG2R 2008: 20 th - Tour de Bretagne à la Voile 2007: 10 th 3 rd of the Matondo Congo Race, Route de
- Match Racing French Champion 2007- Winner of the Spi Ouest-France Winner of
the Tour de France à la Voile 2006 - Class8 European Champion 2005 Class8 French Champion
2005 Winner of the Tour de France à la Voile 2005 (amateur) Class8 French Champion 2004.
His sponsor: BERNARD CONTROLS is one of the global leaders in the market for electric servomotors.
With 75 years of experience and know-how, the international industrial technology company
proposes solutions for the automation of industrial valves. Partner of the most demanding industries -
Energy, Water, Industry & Building, Oil & Gas, BERNARD CONTROLS includes 7 branches in China,
France and the United States ; 3 sales offices in the Middle East, Russia and Thailand and more 50
distributors worldwide. Beyond an affinity for sailing and the benefit of a strong media support,
sponsorship of Jean-Pierre Nicol represents for BERNARD CONTROLS a means to convey, outside
the strictly professional, values they share day to day: commitment, passion, expertise and high
standards.
Internet sites: www.jpnicol.com - www.bernardcontrols.com
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Laurent PELLECUER - TION SUD
36 years old Lives in Carnon Plage (34)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 15 th participation in 2011.
12 th in 2010 31 st in 2009 9 th in 2008 18 th in 2007- 16 th in 2006 6 th in 2005
12 th in 2004 8 th in 2003 18 th in 2002 18 th in 2001 - abd in 2000 31 st in 1999
25 th in 1997 15 th in 1996.
Other: Transat AG2R 2010: 8 th - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 1 st - Cap Istanbul 2008: 8 th Winner of the
Transat AG2R 2008 French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2007: 16 th - BPE Trophy
2007: abd - Vakko Cannes Istanbul 2006: 4 th - Solo Méditerranée 2006: 16 th - Tour de Bretagne 2005:
12 th Generali Solo 2005: 9 th - Roma per Due 2005: 1 st - Generali Solo 2004: 8 th - Transat AG2R
2004: 9 th - BPE Trophy 2003: 5 th BPE Trophy 2001: 3 rd Transat AG2R 2000: 15 th - Transat AG2R
1998: 2 nd .
Eric PERON - MACIF 2009
30 years old Lives in Quimper (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 5 th participation in 2011.
4 th in 2010 25 th in 2009 32 nd in 2008 29 th in 2006.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 7 th French Single-handed Offshore
Racing Championship 2010: 6 th - Cap Istanbul 2010: 9 th - Quiberon Solo 2010: 14 th - Transat AG2R
2010: 7 th - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 8 th - Solo Portsdefrance 2009: 13 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine
2009: 9 th Cap Istanbul 2008: 22 nd - Transat AG2R 2008: 3 rd BPE Trophy 2007: 20 th Fastnet 2007:
3 rd Channel Race 2007: 2 nd Tour de Bretagne 2007: 14 th Barcelona Olympic Week on 49er 2006:
8 th 49er World Championship 2006 49er European Championship 2005 Tour de France à la
Voile 2005: 9 th Athens Olympic Week 2003: 5 th Tour de France à la Voile 2002: 8 th 470 French
Championship 2001: 3 rd SOF 2001: 15 th 420 Brittany Champion 1996.
His sponsor: With 69,000 contracts, the Macif group is one of the leading pleasure boating insurance
companies in France and has been in the sector for 20 years. Since 1987, safety at sea has been one
of the major elements of its prevention policy. They organise sailing training sessions at sea offered by
the Macif Centre de Voile School and financially support the Société Nationale de Sécurité en Mer
(National Society for Safety at Sea) by giving a part of the total pleasure boating earnings. Since 2008,
the group has been involved in competitive sailing to support young talent in offshore racing with the
Skipper Macif programme.
Internet sites: www.ericperon.fr - www.macif.fr
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Sébastien PICAULT - KICKERS
35 years old Lives in Concarneau (29)
Profession: Skipper
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 16 th Transat AG2R 2010: 12 th Map Trophy
2010: 10 th - Mini Fasnet 2010: 8 th - Les Sables-Azores 2010: 4 th - Transat 6.50
2009: 19 th - Mini Fasnet 2009: 2 nd Map Trophy 2009: 11 th th
-
Les Sables-
Les Azores-Les Sables 2008: 4 th - Pornichet Select 6.50 2008: 5 th - Mini Fasnet 2008: 10 th - Open
demi-Clé 2008: 4 th - Transat 6.50 Charentes Maritimes / Bahia 2007: 32 nd - Open Sail 2007: 21 st - Map
Trophy 2007: 22 nd - Open demi-Clé 2007: 14 th - Challenge Mini 2006: 9 th - Chrono 6.50 2006: 7 th
Open demi-Clé 2006: 13 th - Select 6.50 2006: 10 th - Marie-Agnès Peron Trophy 6.50 2006: 15 th - Mini
Fasnet 2006: 26 th - Les Sables-Azores-Les Sables 2006: 30 th - Pornichet Select 6.50 2005: 19 th .
His sponsor : Early in 1970, Daniel Raufast, the creator of Kickers, stopped in front of a poster of
young people in jeans and colourful tee shirts but all barefoot. The penny dropped! He decided to
create a shoe adapted to this new casual and joyful silhouette, aimed at a public taken by the values
of freedom. Kickers and their legendary boots were created and became a famous part of French
heritage. After celebrating its fortieth anniversary in 2010 and opening its flagship store rue du Four in
2011, bringing together textile and footwear under one roof, the brand relies more than ever on its
roots inspired by: a way of life, a brand both authentic and modern designed for all generations,
children and adults.
Internet site: www.kickers.com - www.kickers-voile.fr
Yoann RICHOMME DLBC
28 years old Lives in Carnac (56)
Profession: Sailor Nautical services provider
La Solitaire sailing history: 2 nd participation in 2011.
19 th in 2010.
Other: Solo Concarneau 2011: 5 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 10 th -
Winner of the Round Corsica 2010 Solo
Basse-Normandie 2010: 6 th Solo Ports de France.com 2010: 6 th Winner of the Transmanche 2010
Round Ireland 2010: 2 nd - Spi Ouest France 2010: 3 rd - Rolex Fastnet Race 2009: 2 nd Giraglia
Rolex 2009: 2 nd Arc 2009: 2 nd - Route des Îles 2009: 3 rd Winner of the Solo Duo Atlantique 2008
Copa Del Rey 2008: 1 st Route des Îles 2008: 1 st J-80 World Championship 2008: 5 th J80
European Championship 2006: 4 th Espoir de Voile habitable French Champion 2005 Six Tour de
France à la Voile - Fastnet 2003: 3 rd .
His partner: DLBC is a company created in 2006 by former executives of BP France, specialising in
agricultural lubricants. Distributor of BP and Castrol lubricants for the agricultural community and
retailers, more than 13 million litres are sold per year by this company from Gironde. Overwhelmed by
their debut in sailing sponsorship alongside Yoann on La Solitaire du Figaro 2010, DLBC naturally
decided to continue to support the young skipper.
Internet sites : www.dlbc.fr - www.yoannrichomme.com
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Frédéric RIVET - VENDEE 1
33 years old 1 child
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 4 th participation in 2011.
36 th in 2010 14 th in 2008 27 th in 2007.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 13 th - Cap Istanbul 2010: 8 th -
Quiberon Solo 2010: 23 rd th
- - Solo Massif Marine
des Sables
2009: 4 th - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 15 th - Vendée Défi 2009: 2 nd Semi-finalist of the DCNS
h
Challenge 2008 -
-
10 th - Deauville Week 2008: 4 th - Tour de France à la Voile 2007: 3 rd - Congressional Cup in Match
Race 2007 Route des Îles on Mumm30 2006: 2 nd Nations Cup Gold Medal in Match Racing -
World Match Racing 2006: 7 th - Tour de France à la Voile 2006: 3 rd - Mini Fastnet 6,50m 2006: 2 nd -
10 to 12 with CHINA TEAM 2006 - Tour de France à la Voile
2004: 1 st - National Mumm 2002 1 st - Finalist of the Crédit Agricole Challenge 2001 Class 8
European Champion 1999.
His sponsor: VENDÉE General Council - The Vendee Globe, in establishing itself as one of the most
important sailing events in the world, made the Vendée famous in the world of sailing. In its wake, it
has made the Vendée harbours a must for important competitions such as La Solitaire du Figaro.
Moreover, the Vendée, 2 nd French touristic department, is experiencing a significant development of
sailing and water sports.
Given this interest, the Vendée General Council wished to support single-handed offshore racing by
creating the Vendée France Centre in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, the birth-place of the Bénéteau
shipyards.
Internet sites: www.fredrivet.com - www.polevendeefrance.fr - www.vendee.fr
Thomas ROUXEL - BRETAGNE-CREDIT MUTUEL PERFORMANCE
28 years old Lives in Brest (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 6 th participation in 2011.
6 th in 2010 12 th in 2009 23 r d in 2008 9 th in 2007 34 th in 2006.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 1 st - Transat AG2R 2010: 5 th Solo
Les Sables 2010: 2 nd - Tour de Bretagne 2009: 3 rd - Quiberon Solo 2009: 5 th - Solo-Portsdefrance.com
2009: 7 th - Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2009: 3 rd Spi Ouest-France 2009 in Open 7.50: 1 st - Solo
Quiberon 2008: 5 th - Cap Istanbul 2008: 16 th - Transat Ag2r 2008: 16 th French Single-handed
Offshore Racing Vice-champion 2007 - Route du Ponant 2007: 6 th - BPE Trophy 2007: 2 nd - Transat
AG2R 2006: 19 th - Melges - Challenge Espoir Crédit Agricole 2005: 2 nd - Tour de France à la Voile
2004: 8 th - Class 8 European Championship 2004: 5 th - Transmanche 2004: 2 nd - Tour de France à la
Voile 2002: 9 th .
His partner: The building society and the Brittany Region join forces to sponsor a sailor who has the
same interest: Continue to ensure that Brittany holds her own with her own specific values. With the
"Chain of Excellence in offshore racing, Bretagne - Crédit Mutuel", the two entities join forces on this
project of shared interests that aims to identify, train and make grow the champions who race in the
Brittany colours. With the base of Challenge Espoir Region Bretagne and the long standing
sponsorship that has been developed over the years to support Nicolas Troussel, the idea to create
the "Chain of Excellence in offshore racing, Bretagne - Crédit Mutuel". The programme that has been
launched jointly by the Region and the Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne is the first major communications
initiative in sailing to be related to the Brittany area.
Internet sites: www.espoirregionbretagne.fr - www.regionbretagne.fr - www.cmb.fr
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Thomas RUYANT - DESTINATION DUNKERQUE
30 years old Lives in Dunkerque (59)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 6 th and 1 st rookie Winner of the Route
du Rhum La Banque Postale 2010 Winner of the Chrono 2010 Winner of
the SNSM Record 2010 Winner of the Normandy Channel Race 2010 Winner of the Douarnenez
Grand Prix 2010 Winner of the Transat 6.50 2009 Winner of the Pornichet Select 6.50 2009
Winner of the Spi Ouest France 2009 Winner of the Mini-Pavois 2009 - Marie-Agnés Péron Trophy
2009: 3 rd - Chrono 6.50 2009: 2 nd - Mini-Fastnet 2009: 5 th Winner of the Tour de France à la Voile
2009 Winner of the Mini-Barcelona 2008 Winner of the Open Demi-Clé 2008 Winner of the Mini-
Fastnet 2008 - Transat 6.50 2007: 23 rd .
His sponsors: The Urban Community of Dunkirk includes 18 municipalities. It offers access to
boating for all, making it possible in the Dunkirk area to practice sailing, cruising, kite-surfing, sandyachting,
rowing ... The Community is organising two major sailing events in 2011 with the start of the
Tour de France à la Voile from 24 th to 26 th June and the Freestyle Kite-surf French Championship from
20 th to 24 th July. The Community, chaired by Michel Delebarre, is also a partner of the "Courrier
Dunkerque" crew, 2010 World Champion and currently preparing his new yacht.
Faber France
flags and its variations. The entire range is customisable and can be produced individually or in mass.
Since last yea
Services", depending on the customer, are in charge of selling such materials. Examples of products
made in Faber France: flags, banners, fun line, garlands, umbrellas, tents and more.
The association "Dunkerque Plaisance
has always supported him in his sailing adventures, as well as its group of young hopefuls and the
team of "Courrier Dunkerque".
Internet sites : www.thomasruyant.com - www.dunkerque-nautisme.com -
www.dunkerquegrandlittoral.org - www.faber-france.fr -
Phil SHARP
30 years old Lives in Jersey (Channel Islands)
Profession: Sailor Composite Design Engineer
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Winner of the Solo Basse-Normandie 2011 - UK Figaro Nationals: 1 st -
SHYC Offshore Race 2010: 1 st - London Boat Show Skiff Grand Prix 2010: 1 st -
Round Texel Race 2009: 18 th Transat AG2R 2008: 23 rd - Fastnet Race 2007: 5 th Winner of the
Route du Rhum (Class 40) 2006 - Mini Fastnet 2006: 3 rd - Mini Transat 2005: 4 th Transgascogne
2005: 3 rd - Open Demi Clé 2005: 4 th - Mini Pavois 2005: 6 th nd
-
- Open Demi
Clé 2004: 8 th - Mini Cup 2004: 4 th - Cowes Week 2004: 1 st - Student Yachting Nationals 2004: 1 st .
Internet site : www.sharpracing.co.uk
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David SINEAU BRITANIE COSMETIQUE
38 years old 2 children Lives in Locmariaquer (56)
Profession: Company director and sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 1 st participation in 2011.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 5 th - Solo Concarneau 2011: 6 th Solo
Figaro Massif Marine 2011: 15 th and 5 th rookie - Solo Basse-Normandie 2010: 5 th
Solo Concarneau 2010: 6 th - Solo Les Sables 2010: 15 th - Mini-Transat 2007: 2 nd Les Sables-
Azores-Les Sables 2006: 2 nd - Mini-Fastnet 2010: 2 nd Winner of the Spi Ouest-France 2010 - Mini-
Transat 2003: 3 rd .
His sponsor: Britanie - creation of organic cosmetics from Brittany. Britanie comes in six high-quality
ranges whose names evoke Brittany: « Gulf of Morbihan, Côte d'Emeraude, Côte de Granite Rose,
Internet sites: davidsineau.typepad.com - www.britanie.fr
Etienne SVILARICH
30 years old Lives in Perros-Guirec (22)
Profession: Maritime expert
La Solitaire sailing history: 4 th participation in 2011.
46 th in 2007 32 nd in 2006 24 th in 2005.
Other: Solo Basse-Normandie 2011: 6 th - Solo Concarneau 2011: 18 th Tour de
Bretagne 2009: 13 th Winner of the National Grand Surprise 2008 Cowes Dinard 2006: 6 th Solo
Méditerranée 2006: 20 th - Melges 24 European Circuit Vice-champion 2005 - Match-Racing French
Champion 2005 Class 8 French Championship 2004: 3 rd - Class 8 French Championship 2003: 3 rd
Winner of the National Class 8 2003 - Route du Rhum 2002: 3 rd Melges 24 World Ranking 2002: 6 th
- Match Racing Senior French Championship 2002: 4 th -First Class 8 European Championship 2001:
4 th - Habitable-transportable French Champion 2001 First Class 8 2000 European Championship: 9 th
- Solo le Télégramme 1999: 6 th .
His sponsor: From the first kilometres travelled by the Beetle in the early 1930s,
Volkswagen has imposed its mark: that of a company able to attract motorists from around the world
with cars outside the norm. Volkswagen continues to enrich its legend from a position as effective as
strong, both in terms of sales and marketing size and technology: making innovation available to
everyone! Volkswagen goes even further this year by setting up the label « Think Blue ». It includes all
environmentally friendly technologies and vehicles. Think Blue also comprises special programs
involving Volkswagen and its customers in this responsible and sustainable approach.
Internet site: www.volkswagen.fr
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Erwan TABARLY NACARAT
37 years old Married 3 children Lives in Fouesnant (29)
Profession: Sailor
La Solitaire sailing history: 11th participation in 2011.
8 th in 2010 9 th in 2009 4 th in 2008 6 th in 2006 9 th in 2005 5 th in 2004 9 th
in 2003 6 th in 2002 13 th in 2001 19 th in 2000.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 3 rd - Jules Verne Trophy attempt on the Maxi Trimaran
Banque Populaire V in 2010 French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship 2010: 3 rd - Cap
Istanbul 2010: 2 nd - Quiberon Solo 2010: 3 rd Holder of the Record de La Méditerranée on the Maxi
Banque Populaire V in 2010 French Single-handed Offshore Racing Vice-champion 2009 - Winner
of the Solo Quiberon 2009 - Transat BPE 2009: 2 nd Cap Istanbul 2008: 7 th - Transat AG2R 2008:
19 th - Gotland Race 2007 on ABN AMRO Winner of the Vakko Odyssée Cannes-Istanbul 2006
Transat AG2R 2006: 10 th Tour de Bretagne 2005: 2 nd Calais Round Britain Race 2005: 3 rd
Transat AG2R 2004: 8 th BPE Trophy 2003: 12 th Tour de Bretagne 2003: 5 th Transat AG2R 2002:
5 th BPE Trophy 2001: 4 th Mini Transat 1999: 4 th .
His sponsor
the leading promoter in the North of Paris. NACARAT is founded on solid and modern values with their
roots strongly embedded in the group, centred on excellence, integrity, respect, listening and trust.
Internet site: www.nacarat-voile.com
Louis Maurice TANNYERES
53 years old - 2 children Lives in Saint-Laurent-du-Var (06)
Profession: Executive
La Solitaire sailing history: 3 rd participation in 2011.
41 st in 2010 50 th in 2009.
Other: Transat Bénodet-Martinique 2011: 15 th - Cap Istanbul 2010: 26 th -
Quiberon Solo 2010: 36 th - Solo Les Sables 2010: 18 th - Quiberon Solo 2009: 32 nd - Transat BPE
2009: 13 th Vendée Défi 2009: 1 st - Cap Istanbul 2008: 26 th Winner of the Nioulargue 2008 Winner
of the International Maxi Regatta 2008 Winner of the Single-handed APPA 2007 /2006 /2005 /2003
/2002 /2001 Winner of the Antipolis 2005 /2002 /2001 /1999
His sponsor: ST-ERICSSON : Microelectronics for mobile phones
Internet site: www.stericsson.com.
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The race
How to follow the race
The press office on board the PSP Cormoran
The Marine Nationale, partner of the event, make available the French naval ship PSP
Cormoran, to follow the Eric Bompard Cachemire Prologue and the full length of the race.
The on board Press Office is made up of a journalist and a photographer from Le Figaro, a
French Television team of two, as well as a cameraman and a radioman from the
organisation. Together they will be relaying information to shore, enabling spectators to
follow the 42 nd edition throughout the race.
Daily radio chats and interviews
Daily radio chats and interviews, via VHF radio, take place between sailors and the radio
6 ème
Sens, the sound recordings are available from the press office and can be downloaded on
the race site www.lasolitaire.com, press column (log-in and password are to be requested
from the race press office).
Press releases
Two daily press releases are sent to the French press by email, at approximately 6h30 and
17h30 (French time). They recapture the great moments of the race and offshore news briefs
following the daily radio chats and interviews. One English press release is sent out at
approximately 16h30.
The www.lasolitaire.com website
On the La Solitaire du Figaro website, users can follow the day to day development of the
42 nd edition of the race: podcasts, photos, videos, positions, rankings, daily releases, news
www.lasolitaire.com
Video production
Images from the La Solitaire du Figaro, produced by the company Nefertiti, are available to
broadcasters throughout the whole race. The images of the Eric Bompard Prologue and the
starts will be available at Serte (Paris) after the image feeds. Images of the finishes and
videos received at sea from the PSP Cormoran throughout the legs are available from the
race FTP. A TV alert is sent before each feed.
Le Figaro
Le Figaro guarantees daily coverage in its sporting pages of the latest features, portraits,
Guide exclusively about
the La Solitaire, which will appear
nationally on Saturday 23 rd July. Two journalists will cover the entire event: Serge Messager
and Laurence Schreiner. Both will be accompanied by photographers Jean-Christophe
Marmara and Alexis Courcoux. The latest photos will be available daily on the AFP network.
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How the race is organised
The press office
There is a press office set up in the race village at each port of call. Access is authorized to
all accredited media. It is open from 9am to 8pm outside arrivals.
Four boats follow the competitors: the Race Directors boat, the GMF Assistance boat, the
race finish boat and the
the competitors safety, and give the public and media the chance to follow the race as
insiders thanks to the communication services installed on board.
Departures and arrivals
Competitors leave their moorings about two hours before the start. Spaces are made
available on press boats to journalists who want to follow the departures and arrivals.
Registration must be done at the press office.
Pontoon access
There is public access to pontoon, except during the times of leg departures and arrivals
when they are restricted to those with accreditation. For accreditation please contact
pressesolitaire@lefigaro.com
Receiving position updates
The organisers broadcast 5 position updates a day at 4h30, 8h30, 11h00, 16h00 and 19h00,
French times. The latest positions can also be found on the website www.lasolitaire.com
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Key rules
GENERAL POINTS
Definition
La Solitaire du Figaro is a race for best total time, which is carried out in four legs. Each leg
constitutes a race. Time ranking of each leg of La solitaire du Figaro, as well as the overall
time ranking attributes points to the French Solo Offshore Racing Championship.
Responsibility
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- Skippers are personally responsible for all material or human accidents that may
occur to their persons, their boat, other boats or that they may cause to a third party
or any goods belonging to a third party.
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nce
The measurement
The measurement is the set of rules made by the Figaro Bénéteau Class for the compliance
of each boat
Only boats corresponding to the current monotype regulations of the Figaro Bénéteau 2011
Class and their annexes and amendments are admitted. All skippers must be in Perros-
Guirec as of Monday 25 th July at 09h30 and be available to the organisers in order that the
different checks can be carried out under the authority of the President of the Measurement
Committee.
The jury
A national jury without appeal is set up with the permission of the FFVoile. It is made up of
three judges.
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RACING
Schedules
Times given in the annexes and amendments, notices on the official notice board, are in
legal French summer time U.T. + 2 hours.
Course changes after the start
Should exceptional circumstances arise, a change of course could be decided upon after the
start. The President of the race Committee, the race Director, or one of the official boats
would inform competitors by VHF.
Procedure at the start
Each start is governed by a procedure laid out below, in accordance with the applicable
rules: start signals in accordance with rule 26 of the RRS, system modified as follows:
H 8mn: Warning signal: class flag raised; one audio signal
H 4mn: Preparatory signal: P, I, Z, Z and I, or Black flag raised, audio signal
H 1mn: One minute: preparatory flag dropped; one long signal
H: Start: race flag dropped; one audio signal
Procedure at the finish
The finish line is specified by the race Committee when approaching the host port of call.
Objections
A competitor intending to make an objection must confirm this to the race Committee upon
crossing the finish line.
Ranking
Participation in the Eric Bompard Prologue and the Closing Regatta is compulsory for all
boats entered in La Solitaire du Figaro 2011.
1/ An Eric Bompard leg ranking is established on the outcome of each leg, according to the
race time, increased by penalties or decreased by possible bonuses.
leg rankings.
Other rankings: the Eric Bompard Prologue, the Bénéteau Rookie Ranking, the Radio France
Buoy Prize, the GMF Assistance Grand Prix, the CLS Record for the best leg progress, the
Météo France Prize, the Marine Nationale Prize.
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MEDICAL
La Solitaire du Figaro 2011 has a GMF Assistance medical service with staff of four under
the responsibility of Doctor Jean Yves Chauve: 4 physiotherapists-osteopaths will be present
in the medical tent at the stopovers and Doctor Jean-Yves Chauve will follow
progress on the race on board the GMF Assistance boat. The race medical service reserves
if medical reasons concerning the skipper were of a nature to endanger his/her security or
the security of other competitors. In this case, the doctor of the race medical service will put it
forward to the race committee, the organisation committee, and the race director, who will
make a final decision.
The first aid box, compulsory on board every boat, must conform to the contents established
by the medical tea
responsibility to ensure the correct contents of the first aid box are on board, and to check
the validity of the products.
TELECOMMUNICATION
A GSM or satellite phone is not allowed on board.
A long wave radio receiver is allowed.
A weather forecast receiver (fax type) is allowed.
Radio chats and interviews: during the event, competitors must remain permanently
tuned to the frequency used for the race as well as to the one used for safety
(channel 16). Three VHF radio interviews are arranged every day, two of which are
compulsory.
SIMULATING THE RACE
Virtual Regatta: La Solitaire du Figaro
For the fifth year running, internet users shall be able to participate online in La Solitaire
du Figaro, thanks to Virtual Regatta, the offshore race simulator. The « Virtual Solitaire du
Figaro » will be carried out on the real course of La Solitaire, simultaneously and in the
real weather conditions of the race.
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The partners
MAIN PARTNER
Eric Bompard Cachemire is committing for three editions as
the main partner of La Solitaire du Figaro. After having
backed Karine Fauconnier for the 2010 edition, today Eric
Bombard support the entire fleet of La Solitaire du Figaro. Eric Bompard Cachemire shares
with the skippers the values that have guided the brand since the beginning: risk, adventure,
solitude, hope and patience.
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
Long term partner of the circuit and of the Class, Bénéteau is also involved in
La Solitaire du Figaro. Once again, and for the 12 th consecutive year
Bénéteau has chosen to be close to the young racers and to support the first
participation ranking, called the Bénéteau Rookie Ranking, on each leg and in
the overall ranking with prize money. Bénéteau also provides three Antarès
9.80 launches to take on board journalists for the starts and finishes in the three French
towns in the race.
Since 2088, the French insurance company is committed to La Solitaire,
guiding on the first nautical miles which has introduced them to the world
of offshore racing. Once again this year, GMF will make the most of the
event to meet the public in the villages set up in the four French host ports
of call, taking the opportunity to offer visitors useful advice and risk
prevention messages. Taking part in the day-to-day processes of the race, GMF
Assistance will also get involved in the event by providing the skippers with a team of
physiotherapists and osteopaths. This care is essential for the skippers to help them
recover as rapidly as possible after each leg of the race.
MEDIA PARTNERS
France Television Group joins forces with La Solitare du Figaro. France 2 and France
3 will be at the heart of the event and will cover the greatest moments of the race.
Sport is an essential part of France Television and by partnering with La Solitaire du
Figaro, The group will be adding a sea touch to a program already rich in emotions,
outstanding achievements and suspense.
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Partner to La Solitaire du Figaro for the 10 th year, the RADIO FRANCE Group
mobilize two of its main channels to cover the event. Listeners will be able to
follow the race daily with live coverage on the two stations via numerous
reports. The local stations, France Bleu Breiz Izel in Perros-Guirec, France
Bleu Lower Normandy in Caen, France Bleu Loire Océan in Les Sables
live coverage and reports all throughout the race.
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNER
For the 22 nd year, the Marine Nationale is partner of La Solitaire du Figaro.
This summer the Marine Nationale will provide the organisers with the PSP
Cormoran throughout the 42 nd edition. A press launch kept on board will allow
journalists to be right at the heart of the action... A journalist and a
photographer from Le Figaro, a team from France Television, and the video
and radio production team from the organisation will relay information.
TERRITORIAL BODIES
Territorial bodies are mobilizing themselves to welcome the race, the organisers, the
skippers, technical teams and partners, in the best of conditions.
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OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS
CLS Position beacons for the whole the fleet.
FABER FRANCE Flag suppliers for the race
GEOLINK Supplier of satellite transmission instrumentation installed on
shore.
HENRI LLOYD Clothing for the staff of La Solitaire du Figaro
ICOM VHF communications equipment supplier for the organisers
both at sea and ashore
LA BAULE NAUTIC Inflatable security boats supplier for the race.
MAX SEA Logistics and marine cartography
METEO CONSULT Weather information.
SUZUKI Official vehicles for the organisers via the Suzuki France
network.
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THE PRIZES
LE FIGARO
68 300 euros shared amongst the top ten in the overall ranking.
BÉNÉTEAU ROOKIE RANKING
24 000 euros shared shared over the four legs amongst the first three skippers.
24 500 euros based on 49 skippers taking part in the Eric Bompard Cachemire Prologue
(500 Euros per skipper).
5 000 euros for the winner of Le Figaro overall ranking.
Making total Eric Bompard prize money of 53 500 euros based on 49 skippers.
BÉNÉTEAU ROOKIE RANKING
Prize for first time participation in La Solitaire du Figaro.
800 Euros for the first rookie of each leg.
7 000 Euros shared amongst the first 3 rookies of the overall ranking.
Making total prize money of 10 200 Euros.
GMF ASSISTANCE GRAND PRIX
Prize awarded to the first boat crossing the GMF Assistance mark specified in the sailing
instructions.
800 euros for the first skipper of each leg to round the GMF Assistance mark.
1 500 euros in the overall ranking for the skipper to total the highest number of points on
the whole race when rounding the GMF Assistance mark.
Making total prize money of 4 700 euros.
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RADIO FRANCE BUOY PRIZE
Prize awarded to the first boat reaching the Radio France buoy.
800 Euros for the first skipper of each leg to round the Radio France buoy.
1 500 Euros in the overall ranking for the skipper to total the highest number of points on
the whole race when crossing the Radio France buoy.
Making total prize money of 4 700 euros.
CLS PRIZE
Prize awarded for the best progress between the passage of the Radio France buoy and the
leg ranking.
800 euros for the first skipper to have made the best progress on each leg.
1 500 euros for the first skipper to have made the best progress over the whole four legs
(accumulation of the four performances of each skipper).
Making total prize money of 4 700 euros.
MARINE NATIONALE PRIZE
Prize awarded at the end of the race to the skipper chosen by the Marine Nationale as being
the most deserving.
Totalling 146 100 euros for the year 2011 based on 49 skippers.
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THE FIGARO BENETEAU SEASON
The French Solo Offshore Racing Championship 2011 is made up of four races involving
the Figaro Bénéteau Class. Each race is modified by a coefficient to the point. The Sailing
Federation awards the title of French Solo Offshore Racing Champion annually. The 2011
events on the Championship calendar are:
Transat Bénodet-Martinique (coef : 2) Departure 10th April
Bénodet / Fort de France
La Generali Solo (coeff: 2) 1 st 19 th June
Marseille / Leucate / Porquerolles
La Solitaire du Figaro (coeff: 6 - coeff 1 by leg and 2 in the overall) 23 th July 28 nd August
Perros-
Solo Quiberon (coeff: 3 or 4 depending on the number of participants) 24 th 30 th September
Bay of Quiberon
THE FIGARO BENETEAU 2
Shipbuilder: Bénéteau
Architect: Cabinet Lombard
Build Date: 2002
Technical Data:
- LOA: 10,10 m
- LWL: 9, 82 m
- Draught: 2,10 m
- Displacement : 3 050 KG
- Ballast: 1 100 kg
- Sailing category: 2 nd
- Mainsail surface area: 36 m 2
- Maxi genoa: 30 m 2
- Spinnaker: 85 m 2
- Fractional rig 7/8 in carbon for extra rigidity
- Large ergonomic and open cockpit
(mainsheet traveller moved back aft of helm), for perfect single-handed or crewed sailing
options, offering versatility.
- 18 hp engine
- Integral sea-water ballasts
- Sandwich build hull with a balsa wood core, and infused vinylester resin for the hull
and bulkheads.
- Appendages: Bi-rudder system. Extended keel strengthened with lead for the bulb
(720 kg) section and with cast iron (360 kg) for the other part of the keel, with a composite
casing.
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The host ports of call
Agenda
Agenda for Perros-Guirec 23rd to 31st July
Saturday 23rd July
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
11am Official opening of the village
From 10:30am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
Sunday 24th July
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
From 10:30am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
11am-12am & 4pm-7pm Crafts Les Estivales
Monday 25th July
Boat checks
9:30am Racing boats must be on site
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
10am Welcome Briefing in the Club des navigateurs
From 10:30am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
11am-12:30pm & 4pm-7pm Crafts Les Estivales
Tuesday 26th July
Boat checks
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
From 11am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
11am-12:30pm & 4pm-7pm Crafts Les Estivales
2pm-5pm Baptisms Optimist by the Centre nautique
4pm Safety-Rescue Briefing at the Club des navigateurs
5pm Rookie Welcome Briefing at the Club des navigateurs
Wednesday 27th July
Boat checks
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
From 10:30am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
11am-12:30pm & 4pm-7pm Crafts Les Estivales
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Thursday 28th July
Boat checks
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
From 10:30am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
11am-12:30pm & 4pm-7pm Crafts Les Estivales
3pm-6pm Animation: Place aux mômes (children's show)
6pm Safety Briefing at the Club des navigateurs
To be continued Eric Bompard Cachemire Prologue Briefing at the Club
des navigateurs
Friday 29th July
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
From 10:30am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
15:30pm Training of the Patrouille de France
4pm-4:30pm Fanfare
4:30pm Departure of the boats
5:30pm Eric Bompard Cachemire Prologue
8pm Return of the boats
Saturday 30th July
Boat checks
10am-11:30pm Race Village opening and closing times Late-night
opening
From 11am Animations of the village: flight simulator, street
performances, inflatable structures
12pm Eric Bompard Cachemire Prologue prize giving on the
Race Village stage
4pm-4:30pm Patrouille de France Show
6pm Weather and start briefing in Palais des Congrès
6pm Venetian festival (feast and maritime activities, songs,
...) to the marina
11pm Fireworks at Marina
Sunday 31st July
05:40am-9:30am Door of the basin opening and closing times
10am-12pm Race Village opening and permanent closing times
11am Leg 1 Start
Overview of the starting line by the Patrouille de France
4pm-4:30pm Patrouille de France Show
6pm Door of the basin opening time
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Agenda for Caen 1st to 7th August
Monday 1st August
Organisation arrival
4pm-9pm Race Village opening and closing times
4pm Magic workshop for children on the Race Village stage
5pm Race Village Official Opening
Tuesday 2nd August
Expected arrival of the boats
11am-9pm Race Village opening and closing times
10:14am-5:12pm Lock opening and closing times
3pm-7pm Makeup on the Race Village stage
3:30pm The Gag Man (comedy circus)
5pm Fanfare Wash Board
6pm Welcome drink
Wednesday 3rd August
11am-9pm Race Village opening and closing times
3:30pm Compagnie Toi d'Abord on the Race Village stage
6pm Mickaël Cheret (Jazz Hard Bop)
Thursday 4th August
11am-9pm Race Village opening and closing times
3:30pm Jazz Truck - Children's show on the Race Village stage
6:30pm Kalma (Concert mixed music)
Frifay 5th August
11am-11pm Race Village opening and closing times - Late-night
opening with market
3:30pm Children's show on the Race Village stage
5pm Leg 1 Prize Giving on the Race Village stage
6pm Prize Giving Drink
6:30pm Tricia Evy Trio (Jazz Vocal Swing)
8pm Official Cocktail at the Cloître de l'Hôtel de Ville
9pm Priscilia Valdazo (Jazz Be Bop & modern) in the Race
Village
Saturday 6th August
11am-9pm Race Village opening and closing times
3:30pm Ready de la Compagnie Pol et Freddy (juggling,
acrobatics)on the Race Village stage
6pm Jazz Unit Normandie -The Tadd Dameron in the Race
Village
Sunday 7th August
11am Departure of the boats from the basin St Pierre in Caen
9am-12pm Race Village opening and closing times
10:30am Dixie fellows News Orleans (Jazz Fanfare)
1pm -2pm Lock entry and exit for Figaro Bénéteau boats
4pm Leg 2 Start
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Monday 8th August
Organisation arrival
Wednesday 10th August
Expected arrival of the boats
Agenda for Dún Laoghaire 9th to 14th August
Friday 12th August
11am-9pm Opening and closing t
exhibitors on the Carlisle Pier
7pm Leg 2 Prize Giving
8pm Official Cocktail at the Yacht Club
11:30pm "Festival des bateaux" opening with fireworks
Saturday 13th August
11am-9pm
exhibitors on the Carlisle Pier
6pm Start Briefing at the Yacht Club
3pm-7pm Free Concerts on the "Plaza podium" and street
entertainment on the central square, the docks and the
city
Sunday 14th August
11am-9pm Opening and closing t
exhibitors on the Carlisle Pier
11am-13pm The "Cornemuses" of the Irish Air Force
12pm Leg 3 Start
2pm-6pm Free Concerts on the "Plaza podium" and street
entertainment on the central square, the docks and the
city
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15th to 21st August
Monday 15th August
Organisation arrival
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times - Children
Activities 5pm Race Village Official Opening
6pm Cocktail at the bar-brasserie area
Tuesday 16th August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times - Children
Activities 12pm-2pm & 5pm-7pm Drink Quiz Animation at the bar-brasserie area
2pm-5pm Animation Folklore 20 de Brem: wanderings on the
Village
Wednesday 17th August
Expected arrival of the boats
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times - Children
Activities 5pm-7pm Concert Reprise at the bar-brasserie area
Thursday 18th August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times Children
Activities
12pm-2pm & 5pm-7pm Drink Quiz Animation at the bar-brasserie area
Friday 19th August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times - Children
Activities
12:30pm Official Cocktail at the Prieuré
2pm-5pm & 6pm-8pm Animations Salsa sur le Village
5pm Leg 3 Prize Giving on the Race Village
Saturday 20th August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times - Children
Activities
3pm-9pm Bagad de Vendée Group wandering in the Village
4pm-5pm Chorale des Olonnois « Chant de Marins » on the
Village
6pm Start Briefing at the Abbaye Sainte Croix
9pm-11pm MERZHIN Group Celtic Rock on the Village
Sunday 21st August
9:30am-10:30am Departure of the boats
10am-4pm Race Village opening and closing times - Children
Activities
12pm Leg 4 Start
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Monday 22nd August
Organisation arrival
Agenda for Dieppe 22nd au 28th August
Tuesday 23rd August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
11am Race Village Official Opening
Wednesday 24th August
Expected arrival of the boats
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
Thursday 25th August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
Friday 26th August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
12pm Leg 4 Prize Giving
Saturday 27th August
10am-8pm Race Village opening and closing times
8pm Official Diner and General Prize Giving at La Halle à
Marée
Sunday 28th August
10am-5pm Race Village opening and closing times
2pm Closing Parade
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Useful information
PERROS-GUIREC - www.perros-guirec.com
Access:
In car: From Rennes, take the N12 direction Saint-Brieuc, and the D767 direction Lannion, then
the D788 (6h from Paris)
In train: Station SNCF of Lannion then line in bus
In plane: Lannion Airport
Useful telephone numbers:
Tourist Office 02 96 23 21 15 Harbor master 02 96 49 80 50
Maritime Affairs 02 96 91 11 14 Police 02 96 46 69 50
Météo Consult 32 01 Hospital centre 02 96 05 71 11
Town Hall 02 96 49 02 49 Taxi 02.96.23.87.29
SNCF 36 35
Hotels:
Hotel du port** 02 96 23 21 79 Hotel de Perros** 02 96 23 22 41
Le Grand Hôtel *** 02 96 49 84 84 Au Bon Accueil** 02 96 23 25 77
Hotel Le Levant** 02 96 23 20 15 Hotel Morgane** 02 96 23 22 80
Hotel Agapa**** 02 96 49 01 10 Hotel Hermitage** 02 96 23 21 22
Hotel Les Sternes** 02 96 91 03 38 Hotel Les Costans*** 02 96 23 20 27
CAEN - www.caen.fr
Access:
In car: A13 (2h from Paris)
In train: Station SNCF of Caen
In plane: Caen Carpiquet Airport
Useful telephone numbers:
Tourist Office 02 31 27 14 14 Harbor master 02 31 36 22 00
Maritime Affairs 02 31 53 66 50 Police 02 31 29 22 22
Météo Consult 32 01 Hospital centre 02 31 27 27 27
Town Hall 02 31 30 41 00 Taxi 02 31 52 17 89
SNCF 36 35
Hotels:
Hotel Mercure*** 02 31 47 24 24 Inter Hotel de France** 02 31 52 16 99
Hotel de l'Univers** 02 31 85 46 14 Hotel Courtonne** . 02 31 93 47 83
Le Clos Beaumois** 02 31 06 29 00 Hotel Bernières** 02 31 86 01 26
Hotel Ibis** 02 31 95 88 88 Hotel Rex** 02 31 52 09 63
Hotel du Havre** 02 31 86 19 80 Hotel Astrid** 02 35 84 18 28
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DÚN LAOGHAIRE - www.dun-laoghaire.com
Access:
In train: Station of Dublin then DART (Urban Transport)
In plane: Dublin Airport
Useful telephone numbers:
Tourist Office +353 1 605 7700
Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company +353 1 280 1018
National Yacht Club +353 1 280 5725
Hospital centre +353 1 280 6901
Taxi +353 1 285 5444
Police +353 1 666 5200
Hotels:
Kingston Hotel** +353 1 280 1810
Royal Marine Hotel**** +353 1 230 0030
Brookville Guest House +353 1 289 3693
Rochestown Lodge Hotel**** +353 1 285 3555
Harbor Bar & Grill Hotel** +353 1 214 5772
Tara Hall Bed & Breakfast*** +353 1 2805120
LES SABLES D'OLONNE - www.lessablesdolonne.fr
Access:
In car: A11 (4h30 from Paris)
In train: Station SNCF des Sables d'Olonne
In plane: Nantes-Atlantique Airport
Useful telephone numbers:
Tourist Office 02 51 96 85 85 Harbor master 02 51 96 43 34
Maritime Affairs 02 51 54 73 53 Police 02 51 23 73 00
Météo Consult 32 01 Hospital centre 02 51 21 85 85
Town Hall 02 51 23 16 00 Taxi 02 51 95 40 80
SNCF 36 35
Hotels:
Admiral's** 02 51 21 41 41 Hotel Arundel*** 02 51 32 03 77
ResidHôtel 02 51 90 04 94 Hotel d'Angleterre** 02 51 21 03 28
Les Embruns** 02 51 95 25 99 Hotel du Port** 02 51 32 08 47
Hotel de la Tour** 02 51 95 38 48 Hotel Arc en Ciel** 08 51 96 92 50
Hotel La Côte Sauvage* 02 51 32 06 57 Hotel du Commerce** 02 51 32 02 80
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DIEPPE - www.dieppe.fr
Access:
In car: A13 (2h from Paris)
In train: Station SNCF of Dieppe
In plane: Dieppe-Saint Aubin Airfield
Useful telephone numbers:
Tourist Office 02 32 14 40 60 Harbor master 02 35 84 10 55
Maritime Affairs 02 35 06 96 70 Police 02 32 14 49 00
Météo Consult 32 01 Hospital centre 02 32 14 76 76
Town Hall 02 35 06 60 00 Taxi 02 35 84 20 05
SNCF 36 35
Hotels:
Les Arcades** 02 35 84 14 12 Au Grand Duquesne 02 32 14 61 10
Le Grand Hôtel*** 02 32 14 48 00 Ibis** 02 35 82 65 30
Le Relais Gambetta 02 35 84 12 91 Windsor** 02 35 84 15 23
Aguado*** 02 35 84 27 00 Etap Hôtel 08 92 68 31 35
Hôtel de l' Europe*** 02 32 90 19 19 Hotel de la Plage** 02 35 84 18 28
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The organisers
Organisation
President General Director Serge DASSAULT
General Director Marc FEUILLEE
Diversification Pôle Director Lionel RABIET
Organisation direction
Director Claire de CREPY
Collaborator Nathalie PETRE
Assisted by Justine GIRARD
Logistics team
Logistics manager Olivier COHEN
Assisted by Philippe MARECHAL - Alain SILO
Stage managing - Signage Jean-Valéry TARASCO
Commercial relations
Partnerships manager Arnaud POIRIER - apoirier@lefigaro.fr
Assisted by Julien LERAY
Race Directors
Race Director Jacques CARAES
Deputy race director (shore) Mathias LALLEMAND
Assisted by Philippe LAOT
Météo Consult Cyrille DUCHESNE
Skipper of organisation boats
Race Director Boat Philippe CHAPELLE
GMF Assistance Boat Michel BEAUME
End of race / race finish boat Jacques EINHORN
Team GMF Assistance (Physiotherapists - Osteopathic)
Doctor Jean-Yves CHAUVE
Aymeric RABADEUX
Gildas COADOU
Jean-Baptiste LEROY
Mattieu FORGE
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Technical operators
Informatics Dany FELICIANI
Radio TEEM maintenance François GIRARD
Ranking René BOULAIRE
Fédération Française de Voile
Race Committee President Jean-G
Measurement Michel Perrouin
Jury President Gilles VAVASSEUR
Assessors Georges PRIOL
François SALIN
Gordon DAVIES
Office of skippers
Manager Vanessa BOULAIRE
Village animation
Enterntainer Vincent BALARD
Press and communication officers
French press and communication Soazig GUEHO +336 62 08 75 44
Assisted by Cécile GUTIERREZ +336 64 92 92 10
pressesolitaire@lefigaro.fr
International press Sabina MOLLART-ROGERSON
Carla ANSELMI
Editors Camille EL BEZE
Dominic BOURGEOIS
Vacations Bruno MENARD
Radio - 6ème Sens Laurent YONKER
Jean-Christophe VILLEGIER
Renaud JUILLARD
Web Adrien FRANÇOIS
Video production - Nefertiti Hervé BORDE
Fulvio D'AGUANNO
Olivier BROUTIN
Christophe CASTAGNE
Le Figaro journalists Serge MESSAGER
Laurence SCHREINER
Photographers Jean-Christophe MARMARA
Alexis COURCOUX
Radio France journalist Benjamin BOURGINE
Technician Loïc DUROS
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Useful telephone numbers
Where to join us on La Solitaire du Figaro 2011?
LE HAVRE
PERROS-GUIREC
Press service: Tél: + 33 (0) 2 96 46 13 74
GIJON
CAEN
Press service: Tél: +33 (0) 2 31 72 83 19 (Caen)
+33 (0)2 31 36 37 82 (Ouistreham)
DÚN LAOGHAIRE
Press service: Tél: + 353 (0)1 2801 222
Press service: Tél: +33 (0) 2 51 21 94 59
DIEPPE
Press service: Tél: + 33 (0) 2 35 83 59 83
BY MOBILE PHONE
On our mobile phone: Soazig Guého: +33 (0) 6 62 08 75 44
Cécile Gutierrez: +33 (0) 6 64 92 92 10
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History of the race
Overview of the host ports of call
La Solitaire has been to Spain, England and Ireland and has led the competitors to the
Atlantic Ocean, accross the Bay of Biscay, over the English Channel and the Irish and Celtic
Seas.
The 2011 host ports of call are not accounted for in this summary
Classed by nº of stopovers Classed by alphabetical order
19 Kinsale 6 Arcachon
15 Perros-Guirec 2 Bayona
12 La Coruña 2 Benodet
11 Gijón 1 Boulogne sur mer
10 Brest 10 Brest
8 La Rochelle 2 Caen
7 Pornic 7 Cherbourg
6 Arcachon 6 Concarneau
7 Cherbourg 5 Crosshaven
6 Concarneau 2 Crozon Morgat
6 Laredo 1 Dieppe
6 Quiberon 4 Dingle
5 Crosshaven 2 Douarnenez
5 Falmouth 1 Dublin
5 Les Sables d'Olonne 5 Falmouth
4 La Baule 3 Getxo-Bilbao
4 Port Bourgenay 11 Gijón
4 Dingle 2 Granville
4 Lorient 1 Hendaye
3 Saint-Nazaire 2 Howth
3 Saint-Quay-Portrieux 19 Kinsale
3 Getxo-Bilbao 4 La Baule
3 Le Crouesty 12 La Coruña
3 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 8 La Rochelle
2 Douarnenez 1 La Trinité sur Mer
2 Granville 6 Laredo
2 Howth 1 Le Croisic
2 Benodet 3 Le Crouesty
2 Vigo 1 Le Havre
2 Caen 5 Les Sables d'Olonne
2 Crozon Morgat 1 L'île de Groix
2 Santander 4 Lorient
2 Bayona 15 Perros-Guirec
1 Boulogne-sur-Mer 7 Pornic
1 Dieppe 1 Pornichet
1 Dublin 4 Port-Bourgenay
1 Hendaye 1 Port La Forêt
1 La Trinité sur Mer 1 Portsmouth
1 Le Croisic 9 Quiberon
1 Le Havre 3 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-vie
1 L'île de Groix 1 Saint-Malo
1 Pornichet 3 Saint-Nazaire
1 Port la Forêt 3 Saint-Quay-Portrieux
1 Portsmouth 2 Santander
1 Saint-Malo 2 Vigo
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The overall ranking of the 2010 edition
Rank Skipper N° Boat Time
1 Armel Le Cleac'h 62 BRIT AIR 252h55'03"
2 François Gabart 3 SKIPPER MACIF 2010 + 01h28'08"
3 Corentin Douguet 16 E.LECLERC MOBILE + 02h36'40"
4 * Eric Peron 79 SKIPPER MACIF 2009 + 02h52'43"
5 * Gildas Morvan 1 CERCLE VERT + 03h05'48"
6 Thomas Rouxel 190 CREDIT MUTUEL DE BRETAGNE + 03h34'12"
7 Jérémie Beyou 99 BPI + 04h13'12"
8 Erwan Tabarly 2 NACARAT + 04h20'01"
9 Kito De Pavant 29 GROUPE BEL + 04h26'59"
10 Fabien Delahaye 55 PORT DE CAEN OUISTREHAM + 04h41'25"
11 Jeanne Gregoire 40 BANQUE POPULAIRE + 04h42'21"
12 Laurent Pellecuer 31 ARNOLFINI.FR + 05h09'57"
13 Eric Drouglazet 10 LUISINA + 05h15'36"
14 Ronan Treussart 80 LUFTHANSA + 05h28'18"
15 B Anthony Marchand 25 ESPOIR REGION BRETAGNE + 05h28'31"
16 Romain Attanasio 97 SAVEOL + 05h39'05"
17 * Yann Elies 26 GENERALI - EUROP ASSISTANCE + 05h39'32"
18 Jean-Charles Monnet 70 PARIS15 - CHATEAU PEYRAT-
+ 05h52'33"
19 B Yoann Richomme 19 FOURTHON
DLBC + 06h23'43"
20 Alexis Loison 60 ALLMER INEO-GDF-SUEZ + 06h25'23"
21 Nicolas Jossier 64 IMPULSION - ENTREPRENDRE EN + 06h25'27"
22 Adrien Hardy 9 PAYS AGIR RECOUVREMENT GRANVILLAIS
+ 06h35'14"
23 Karine Fauconnier 15 ERIC BOMPARD CACHEMIRE + 06h42'17"
24 B * Bernard Stamm 59 CHEMINEES POUJOULAT + 06h50'27"
25 Pietro D'Ali 42 I.NOVA.3 + 06h51'28"
26 Marc Emig 30 MARCEMIGETMOI.COM + 07h02'14"
27 Nicolas Lunven 35 GENERALI + 07h27'12"
28 Jean-Pierre Nicol 68 BERNARD CONTROLS + 07h30'21"
29 Jean-Paul Mouren 13 M@RSEILLENTREPRISES + 07h59'41"
30 Laurent Gouezigoux 48 TRIER C'EST PRESERVER + 08h20'24"
31 Isabelle Joschke 66 SYNERGIE + 08h28'31"
32 B * Damien Guillou 100 LA SOLIDARITE MUTUALISTE + 08h44'38"
33 * Sébastien Josse 192 VENDEE + 09h11'20"
34 Armel Tripon 7 GEDIMAT + 09h38'15"
35 B Damien Cloarec 39 PORT DE PLAISANCE ROSCOFF + 10h27'27"
36 * Frédéric Rivet 88 VENDEE 1 + 10h28'22"
37 B Francisco Lobato 85 ROFF/TEMPO-TEAM + 10h45'23"
38 B Arthur Le Vaillant 50 PHILIA PROMOTION IMMOBILIERE + 12h00'10"
39 Arnaud Godart-Philippe 38 SENOBLE + 13h45'26"
40 B Loic Le Garrec 20 SOCIETE POULIQUEN + 15h12'08"
41 Louis-Maurice
65 STERICSSON + 15h58'33"
42 Tannyeres Didier Bouillard 69 SUNGARD + 16h09'58"
43 * Matthieu Girolet 86 ENTREPRENDRE (LAFONT PRESSE) + 16h41'12"
44 Jonny Malbon 37 ARTEMIS + 19h11'40"
45 N.C Frederic Duthil 98 BBOX BOUYGUES TELECOM
B : Bizuth (first participation)
* : Penality ou Bonnifait
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The 2010 edition press reviews
Television (excluding non French press)
72 hours 17 minutes and 32 seconds of which 8h39mn are on TNT channels.
A partnership with Canal +, Infosport and Sport +. Regular coverage of the race on the
Sport+ network with 4'13" minute programmes broadcast at each leg start, and a 26 minute
programme at the end of the race broadcast on Canal + Sport. Coverage on Infosport news
with 1 minute and 30 seconds broadcast on many of the news slots. A journalist from the
Pluvier throughout the whole race.
Presence of France 2, France 3 Nationale, France 3 Normandie, France 3 Basse-
Normandie, France 3 Haute-Normandie, France 3 Ouest, France 3 Pays de Loire, Canal +, I
Télévision, Sport + on the race.
Radio (excluding non French press)
More than 54h 51min 42sec, of which 8h 49min 24sec were on national radios.
A partnership with Radio France and its platforms: France Info and France Bleu. Live
broadcasts from France Bleu Haute-Normandie in Le Havre, from France Bleu Breiz Izel in
Brest and from France Bleu Normandie and Cotentin in Cherbourg-Octeville. Numerous
programmes in the chronicles «Passion Voile» and «Passion Nautisme» on France Info as
well as in the sporting broadcasts of France Inter.
Print media (excluding the Figaro group and non French press)
1,300 press cuttings
116 titles, of which 70 are daily, 27 weekly, 8 monthly, 6 bimonthly, 2 twice-weekly, 1
quarterly. And regular coverage done by the French news agency, AFP.
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Daily coverage in Le Figaro and a special 44-page guide.
A tourism page in the daily Figaro was been devoted to the towns of Le Havre, Gijón, the Brittany
Region and Brest, Kinsale and Cherbourg-Octeville to welcome the race.
Le Figaro Magazine, in its regional editions, printed a 15-page report as well as one
dedicated to the towns of Le Havre and Cherbourg-Octeville. In the national edition, a 3-page report
dedicated to Le Havre, Gijón, The Brittany Region and Brest, as well as a report on Cherbourg-
Octeville.
Internet
3,519.892 pages seen by 172,061 unique visitors on the race internet site:
www.lasolitaire.com, from 20 th July to 22 nd August, of which 1,312.349 were visits to the
office, contacts from more than 120 countries.
International media
Abroad, several media covered La Solitaire last summer, notably: La Gazzetta dello Sport,
Diario de Noticias, The Independent, ABC, El Comercio, The Irish Independent, Oje, El Periodico
Nautico, to name but a few. In television, Yacht and Sail International, Sail Tube, La Gazzetta
dello Sport TV provided regular coverage of La Solitaire. Foreign internet sites equally
highlighted the race, such as Scuttlebutt Europe, Yachtsandyachting.co.uk, thedailysail.com,
masmar.com, juanpacadario.com, sail-world.com, Farevela.net Italy, BYM International,
Sailing Revolution.it, Zerogradinord.it, international, Afloat in Ireland, Jogo and Navegar in
Portugal.
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