Christophe Auguin Explained

Christophe Auguin (born 10 December 1959 in Granville, Manche) is a French yachtsman. He is the only sailor to have won three single-handled sailing races around the globe: the BOC Challenge twice (1990-1991 and 1994-1995) and the Vendée Globe (1996-1997).^[1]

He also won the Solitaire du Figaro in 1986.^[2]

References

• Book: Compton, Nic. Sailing Solo: The Legendary Sailors and the Great Races. 2003. McGraw Hill Higher Education. Camden. 978-0071418454. 192. registration.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christophe Auguin Joins Velux 5 Oceans Skippers. Velux 5 Oceans. 15 January 2013. 25 March 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160415154607/http://www.w-w-i.com/velux_5_oceans_2010_race/pressreleases.php?pg=5&gp=i&kt=16796#ref-00000533. 15 April 2016. dead.
2. Web site: Voile : dernière étape de la course du Figaro. INA.fr. 15 January 2013. France 3 Bretagne. 1986.