Yoann Richomme | |
|---|---|
 Yoann Richomme | |
| Born | 12 July 1983 Frejus, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Sailing, yacht racing |
| Website | www |
Yoann Richomme (born 12 July 1983 in Frejus) is a French navigator, sailor and yacht skipper. He is a double winner of the Solitaire du Figaro and won the 2018 and the 2022 Route du Rhum in the Class 40 category.[1]
Career
Richomme studied as a naval architect at Southampton Solent University, and was later involved in the development of the Beneteau Figaro 3 yacht.[2]
He is seeking to compete in the 2024 Vendée Globe event.[3]
On 4 February 2020 it was announced that Richomme will skipper the Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team's 'Racing for the Planet' boat in the 2021 running of The Ocean Race.[4][5] As such, Richomme will skipper the Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team's first full team entry in the race, having previously had involvement in the Turn the Tide on Plastic entry in the 2018 race.[6][7][8]
Racing record
Figaro Class
| Year | Competition | Class | Team | Finishing Position | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 3 | Hellowork - Groupe Telegramme | 1st | Solo |
| 2016 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 1st | Solo |
| 2016 | Championnat de France de Course au Large Elite | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 2nd | Solo |
| 2015 | Générali Solo | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 3rd | Solo |
| 2015 | Championnat de France de Course au Large Elite | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 3rd | Solo |
| 2015 | Tour de Bretagne | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 3rd | Quentin Delapierre |
| 2015 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 8th | Solo |
| 2014 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 19th | Solo |
| 2014 | Transat AG2R | Figaro 2 | MACIF (Figaro 2) | 2nd | Fabien Delahaye |
| 2013 | Championnat de France de Course au Large Elite | Figaro 2 | DLBC | 2nd | Solo |
| 2013 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 2 | DLBC | 4th | Solo |
| 2013 | Transat Bretagne - Martinique | Figaro 2 | DLBC - Module Création | 5th | Solo |
| 2012 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 2 | DLBC | 19th | Solo |
| 2011 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 2 | DLBC | 26th | Solo |
| 2010 | Solitaire du Figaro | Figaro 2 | DLBC | 19th Overall | Solo (2nd Rookie) |
| 2010 | Transmanche | Figaro 2 | DLBC | 1st | Solo |
Class 40
| Year | Competition | Team | Finishing Position | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Route du Rhum | VEEDOL - AIC | 1st | Solo |
| 2018 | Drheam Cup 2018 | VEEDOL - AIC | 1st | Solo |
| 2013 | Transat Jacques Vabre | ERDF - Des Pieds et des Mains | 7th | with  Damien Seguin (FRA) |
| 2011 | Transat Jacques Vabre | Des pieds et des Mains | 2nd | with Damien Seguin (FRA) |
| 2011 | Normandy Channel Race | Des pieds et des Mains | 3rd | with Damien Seguin (FRA) |
IMOCA 60
| Year | Competition | Team | Finishing Position | Partner | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24h Le Defi Azimut | Paprec Arkéa (6) | 4th | with Yann Eliès (FRA) |
[9] |
| 2023 | Fastnet Race | Paprec Arkéa (6) | 2nd | with Yann Eliès (FRA) |
[10] |
| 2023 | Guyader Bermudes 1000 | Paprec Arkéa (6) | 4th | with Yann Eliès (FRA) |
[11] |
| 2019 | Transat Jacques Vabre | Groupe Apicil | 15th | with Damien Seguin (FRA) |
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| 2017 | Transat Jacques Vabre | Vivo A Beira | 10th | with Pierre Lacaze (FRA) |
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| 2012 | Europa Race | PRB | 1st | with Vincent Riou (FRA) |
IRC
| Year | Competition | Team | Finishing Position | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Spi Ouest France | Spirit of Spineck | 2nd | Crewed |
| 2014 | ARC | Captain Blind | 3rd | Crewed |
| 2010 | Tour de Corse à la Voile | Captain Blind | 1st | Crewed |
| 2010 | Round Ireland Yacht Race | Inish Mor | 2nd | Crewed |
| 2009 | ARC | Captain Blind | 2nd | Crewed |
| 2009 | Fastnet Race | Captain Blind | 2nd | Crewed |
| 2009 | Giraglia Rolex Cup | Paprec | 2nd | Crewed |
| 2008 | Copa Del Rey | Ngoni | 1st | Crewed |
Farr 30
| Year | Competition | Team | Finishing Position | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | World Championship | St Laurent de Maintenance | 4th | Crewed |
| 2008 | Routes des iles | Elcimai | 1st | Crewed |
| 2007 | World Championship | Espoir IDF | 8th | Crewed |
| 2005 | Tour de France à la voile | Crewed | ||
| 2004 | Tour de France à la voile | Crewed | ||
| 2003 | Tour de France à la voile | Crewed |
J80
| Year | Competition | Team | Finishing Position | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | World Championship | 5th | Crew helmed by  Kevin Sproul (GBR) | |
| 2007 | World Championship | 7th | Crew helmed by Kevin Sproul (GBR) | |
| 2006 | European Championship | 4th | Crew helmed by Kevin Sproul (GBR) | |
| 2006 | World Championship | 3rd | Crew helmed by Kevin Sproul (GBR) |
References
- ↑ "Damien Seguin and Yoann Richomme aiming to be the first of the Transat Jacques Vabre non-foilers". Sail World. 15 October 2019.
- ↑ "Veedol: On board Yoann Richomme's record-breaking Lift 40". Yachting World. 10 September 2019.
- ↑ "YOANN RICHOMME: " I JUST DID NOT WANT TO COMPROMISE AND TRY AND GO WITH A POORLY PUT TOGETHER PROJECT". Vendee Globe. 15 October 2019.
- ↑ "Yoann Richomme announced as Skipper for Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team's The Ocean Race campaign". Sail World. 4 February 2020.
- ↑ "YRichomme to lead Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team in 2021-22". The Ocean Race. 4 February 2020.
- ↑ "Yoann Richomme announced as Skipper for Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team's The Ocean Race campaign". Yachts and Yachting. 4 February 2020.
- ↑ "Yoann Richomme to skipper Mirpuri Foundation Racing". Sail Web. 4 February 2020.
- ↑ "Fiche régatier".
- ↑ "Classements du Défi Azimut". www.defi-azimut.net (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ "Sailing News - IMOCA Open 60, Class 40 IRC - Fastnet Race 2023 - Cowes GBR - Day 3". sailing-news.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ "FOR PEOPLE and Charal lead the Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race at the Fastnet Rock". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
External links
- Yoann Richomme at IMOCA
- Yoann Richomme on Twitter
- Yoann Richomme at the Fédération Française de Voile (in French)
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