
IMOCA
France
© Jean-Louis Carli / IMOCA
ThomasRUYANT
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age
43 years old ( 24/05/1981)
Number of participations
1 race
About
From his numerous victories (Mini-Transat 2009, Route du Rhum 2010 in Class40, Transat AG2R La Mondiale 2018 with Adrien Hardy, Transat Jacques Vabre 2021 with Morgan Lagravière), to his rarer failures (including being forced to retire from the Vendée Globe 2016), Thomas Ruyant has forged himself a method based on delivering results. He displays the pragmatism typical of his native Nord region, which leaves no room for bluster. With no role model or mentor, Thomas has pursued and built a career that reflects his personality with conviction. Ambitious, determined and innovative, he had a great Vendée Globe 2020 - 2021, finishing in sixth place and proving it is possible to combine performance and direction. His victory, with Morgan Lagravière, in the Transat Jacques Vabre 2021 is a crowning achievement which calls for new pole positions in the future, starting with the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, which begins on 6 November!
List of hits
Transat Jacques Vabre
1
st
2021
Transat AG2R La Mondiale
1
st
2018
Route du Rhum
1
st
2010
Vendée Globe
6
th
2020
Vendée Globe
6
th
2021
Mini Transat
1
st
2009
Mini Fastnet
1
st
2008
©Pierre Bouras - TR Racing
This is a great classic on the French sailing scene... It's a race steeped in history. I've only taken part in this transat once and I won. Of course it's a good memory. I remember a lovely finish in the early morning, in squally weather with rainbows everywhere...
Who you really are ?
Your astrological sign?
Gemini
Your favourite freeze-dried treat?
Tajine with candied lemon
Your lucky charm(s) ?
Things from my kids
The nickname of your boat?
Natche which means soaked - wet in Dunkirk
Your favourite Creole's dish and/or drink?
An old rum, some accras