About
Since 1990, the name of Joyon has appeared on the list of multihull entrants for almost every edition of the Route du Rhum. His superb victory in 2018 could however justify a break for the 66-year-old sailor, who understandably may want to hold on to the imperishable memory of an incredible performance. As the current race record holder of the Route du Rhum, Francis Joyon goes beyond these considerations, which he addresses with the same good nature as when he speaks about the venerable age of his IDEC SPORT boat, which was launched in 2006. At a time when heightened competition is entering the world of ocean racing, Francis Joyon is refocusing more than ever on his passions; sea, the wind, travel, distant horizons, and a quest for the unique pleasures of flying on a giant multihull. For all this, he is ready to pay a heavy price, the difficulty, the brutality of the machine and the elements, and also, sporting defeat.
List of hits
Record de la Route du Thé (between Hong-Kong and London)
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Ultim 32/23
2020
Winner of The Route du Rhum - Guadeloupe
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Ultim 32/23
2018
Jules Verne trophy
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Ultim 32/23
2017
Indian Ocean record
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Ultim 32/23
2015
Record de l’Atlantique nord en solitaire
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Ultim 32/23
2013
Record du tour du monde absolu en solitaire
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Ultim 32/23
2008
Record de la traversée de l’Atlantique nord en solitaire
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Ultim 32/23
2005
Record du tour du monde en solitaire, en trimaran
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Ultim 32/23
2004
Vainqueur Transat Europe 1 New man star ( transat anglaise)
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Ultim 32/23
2000
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The path is the most important !
Who you really are ?
Star sign ?
Gemini
Favorite freeze-dried food ?
Strawberries
Nickname of the ship ?
iD
Favorite creole food or beverage ?
Colombo