François GUIFFANT

IMOCA Globe Series58th
Points64 pts
Age50 (9/26/73)
Top performance
Joined Imoca on2018
TeamIZO SAILING TEAM
BaseCombrit (FRANCE)

Profile

Known to all as "Fanch", this seasoned sailor from Le Guilvinec was introduced to racing at an early age. Fascinated by the world of sailing, François went on to become a recognized professional in the world of ocean racing, both as a technician and as a navigator.

As a youngster, he naturally joined the Finistère 420 dinghy team and raced sport catamarans and liveaboards... After studying business in Quimper, he decided to move into the world of ocean racing. A recognized sailor for more than 15 years, François masters all types of boats, from the technical aspects of boat design to all aspects of sailing at sea: Mini 6.50, Ocean50, ORMA, IMOCA, MAXI...

Sailing Highlights

2023 : Retour à La Base - 29th
2023 : Transat Jacques Vabre - 31th
2022 : Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe - 31th
2019 : Transat Jacques Vabre - 20th
2019 : Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération - 20th
2019 : Rolex Fastnet Race - 12th

Boat

Name PARTAGE
Sail numberFRA 20
ArchitectMarc Lombard
Construction2004, JMV, Cherbourg
Former namesSILL 2, SILL et VEOLIA, VEOLIA Environnement, VE 1, NEUTROGENA, SAVEOL, ETHICAL POWER, VIVO A BEIRA, KATTAN
Length18,28 m
Beam5,50 m
Draught4,50 m
Weight9 tonnes
Mast height29 m
Mast typeMat Aile
FoilsNo
Sail area max.
Upwind270 m2
Downwind380 m2
© © Jean-Louis Carli / Alea / Retour à La Base
© © Jean-Louis Carli / Alea / Retour à La Base