Javier Sansó
Javier Sanso (born on 2nd April 1969)[1] in Palma de Mallorca, is a Spanish professional navigator and skipper.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Bubi" |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 2 April 1969 Palma de Mallorca |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | IMOCA 60 |
Vendee Globe
He has tried to complete the Vendee Globe starting twice firstly in fourth edition in the 2000–2001 Vendée Globe on Old Spice he retired after 42 days at sea because of the breakage. He then took part in the 2012–2013 Vendée Globe but capsized (keel break) on 3rd February 2013, 360 miles south of Sao Miguel in the Azores during his ascent of the Atlantic. He was rescued twelve hours later by the Portuguese Maritime Rescue Service.[2]
Race Result Highlights
| Pos | Year | Event Name | Class | Boat Name | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNF | 2012 | 2012–2013 Vendée Globe | IMOCA 60 | Acciona 100% Ecopowered | [3] | |
| 3rd | 2009 | 2009 Transat Jacques Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Gamesa | with Mike Golding | |
| 1st | 2009 | 2009 Hublot PalmaVela Regatta | Class C - Maxi | Lizard of Cornwall | ||
| 5th | 2007 | 2007 Fastnet Race | IMOCA 60 | Mutua Madrilea | with Pachi Rivero | |
| 4th | 2007 | 2007 Barcelona World Race | IMOCA 60 | Mutua Madrilea | with Pachi Rivero | [4] |
| DNF | 2003 | 2003 Transat Jacques Vabre | Objective 3 | with Charles Hedrich | [5] | |
| 4th | 2001 | 2001 EDS Atlantic Challenge | IMOCA 60 - Gartmore | on fully crewed on Josh Halls | [6] | |
| 4th | 2001 | 2001 Transat Jacques Vabre | SME-Negoceane | with Éric Dumont | ||
| DNF | 2000 | 2000–2001 Vendée Globe | [7] |
References
- "43rd Birthday Report". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- Rescue Video - Vendee Globe TV. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- "Boat Profile Page Acciona". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- "Boat Profile Page". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- "Boat Profile Page". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- "BBC Sport Gartmore EDS Pre Race Introduction". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- "Boat Profile Page". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
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