Vincent Riou
| Vincent Riou | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
January 9, 1972 Pont-l'Abbé, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Known for | Winning the Vendée Globe |
Vincent Riou (born January 9, 1972, Pont-l'Abbé, France) is a French sailor. He is the skipper of PRB, a 60-foot monohull. He won the 2004 edition of the Vendée Globe.[1]
Recent events
In the 2009 Vendée Globe, he lost his mast the day after a collision that occurred during the rescue of Jean Le Cam, whose boat had capsized.
Honours
- 1992 : 2nd of the Challenge Credit Agricole
- Prepared Michel Desjoyeaux’s 60-foot PRB for the Vendée Globe 2000
- 2005 : winner of the Vendée Globe
- 2003 : winner of the Calais Round Britain Race
- 2007 : winner of the Calais Round Britain Race
- 2007 : winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race
References
- ↑ "Skippers: Vincent Riou". Vendée Globe. 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
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