This will be the 16th year that the French Sailing Federation has organised the election of the Sailor of the Year. In 2016, six personalities (seven in total) are in the running: four men, one woman and a pair of women. All have been chosen for their performances throughout the year.
The jury, like the public, will have to choose which of its sailors deserves the title of Sailor of the Year. The public will be able to vote on the FFVoile website from 20 November to 4 December. Their vote will count double in the final jury vote. The award ceremony will take place at the Théâtre Edouard VII on Monday, December 5th.
The nominees for Marin of the Year 2016
Damien Seguin - Gold medal at the Paralympic Games in 2.4
Damien Seguin (SNO Nantes) is nominated for his 2.4mR Paralympic Champion title, obtained last September at the Rio Paralympic Games, and for his 2.4mR Vice-World Champion title.
Charline Picon - Gold medal at the Olympic Games in RS:X
Charline Picon (CN La Tremblade) is nominated for her RS:X Olympic Windsurfing Champion title, acquired this summer at the Rio Olympic Games and for her victory at the RS:X European Championship
Pierre Le Coq - Bronze medal at the Olympic Games in RS:X
Pierre Le Coq (CMV Saint Brieuc) is nominated for his bronze medal obtained at the Rio Olympic Games this summer in windsurfing RS:X.
Camille Lecointre and Hélène Defrance - Bronze medal at the Olympic Games in 470
Camille Lecointre (SR Brest) & Hélène Defrance (ASPTT Marseille) are nominated for their bronze medal obtained this summer at the Rio Olympic Games in the women's 470 series, as well as for their title of 470 World Champions
Jeremie Beyou - IMOCA Transat New York - Vendée IMOCA Winner on Master Rooster
Jérémie Beyou (CN Lorient) is nominated for his victory in the reference transatlantic race of the IMOCA New York - Vendée Class.
Read the article on Jeremie Beyou's victory
François Gabart - Winner The Transat Bakerly - Ultimate on MACIF
François Gabart (Macif Centre Voile) is nominated for his multihull victory in the 2016 edition of The Transat Bakerly last May, as well as for his 24-hour speed record in solo multihull racing (784 miles).
