| Age | 47 (6/5/76) |
|---|---|
| Top performance | Finisher of the Vendée Globe 2020-21 |
| Joined Imoca on | 2016 |
| Team | Gentoo Sailing Team |
| Base | Lorient (FRANCE) |
An experienced sailor, Stéphane Le Diraison cut his teeth in the Mini 6.50 and then in the Class40 before joining the IMOCA circuit in 2016, which led to his participation in the 2012-2017 Vendée Globe. Although the experience ended with an abandonment due to dismasting halfway through the race, Stéphane drew a positive balance from this experience from all points of view and managed to repeat the experience four years later. This time, the skipper of Time For Oceans completed the race in 95 days.
Although the experience ended in a dismasting midway through the race, Stéphane drew a positive balance from all points of view and managed to repeat the experience four years later. This time, the Time For Oceans skipper completed the race in 95 days.
Sustainable development is at the heart of Stéphane Le Diraison's concerns, and he has long been in charge of the marine renewable energy activity at Bureau Veritas. His professional commitment has enabled him to acquire a good knowledge of the problems linked to the preservation of our environment, coupled with strong personal convictions. With his Time For Oceans project, he is accompanied by three partners strongly committed to sustainable development: SUEZ, Bouygues Construction and the city of Boulogne-Billancourt.
At the end of the Vendée Globe, he sold his IMOCA to British sailor James Harayda, with whom he will sail the 2021 and 2023 double-handed seasons.
2023: Rolex Fastnet Race - 24th
2021: Transat Jacques Vabre - 15th
2020-21 : Vendée Globe - 18th (95d 08h 16m)
2020: Défi Azimut - 16th
2019: Défi Azimut - 20th
2019: Rolex Fastnet Race - 12th
| Name | GENTOO SAILING TEAM |
|---|---|
| Sail number | GBR 88 |
| Architect | Finot - Conq |
| Construction | 2007, Neville HUTTON, Southampton |
| Former names | HUGO BOSS, ENERGA, La Compagnie du Lit – Boulogne Billancourt, Boulogne Billancourt, Time For Oceans |
| Length | 18,28 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 5,50 m |
| Draught | 4,50 m |
| Weight | 8,5 tonnes |
| Mast height | 29 m |
| Mast type | Mât Classique |
| Foils | Yes |
| Sail area max. | |
| Upwind | 340 m2 |
| Downwind | 550 m2 |
Gentoo Sailing Team is delighted to announce that Stéphane Le Diraison will be joining James Harayda as co-skipper ahead of the 2023 double-handed IMOCA races. Stéphane brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experienc…
•••Time for Oceans crossed the line on Monday 29th November. The two skippers made their way through the light airs and attempted to catch up with the Kostum - Lantana Paysage duo, but despite their good speed between Ferna…
•••Thirty one of the 33 skippers who competed in the 9th Vendée Globe mustered in Les Sables-d'Olonne today for the official prize giving and closing ceremony which saw Yannick Bestaven (Maître-CoQ IV) receive top award as …
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