Éric Dumont is a former

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offshore professional sailor who participated in the

1996–1997 Vendée Globe The 1996–1997 Vendée Globe was a non-stop round the world yacht race for IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 class yachts crewed by only one person. It was the third edition of the race, starting on 3 November 1996 from Les Sables-d'Olonne. The overall winn ...

in the

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''Café Legal-Le Goût'' and again in

2000–2001 Vendée Globe The 2000–2001 Vendée Globe is a non-stop solo round-the-world yacht race for IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 class yachts. This is the fourth edition of the race starting on 9 November 2000 from Les Sables-d'Olonne. Summary The departure originally plan ...

onboard Euroka Services where he retired due to rudder damage.Les mille et une vies des bateaux du Vendée Globe
7/11/08 "Ainsi va la vie de ces vieilles gloires. À défaut d'avoir le charme du bois, elles ont la robustesse des matériaux composites. Bagages Superior, vainqueur avec Alain Gautier en 1992-1993, a ainsi encore terminé cinquième en 1996-1997 dans sa version Café Legal avec Éric Dumont, puis a pris le départ en 2000 avec le même skippeur sous le nom d'Euroka-Un univers de service. "

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Éric Dumont Home Page
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