Miranda Merron
Miranda Merron is a British female sailor born on 2nd July 1969. She is an offshore sailor having extensively competed with highlights including a Jules Verne Trophy attempt with Tracey Edwards on Royal Sunalliance and the 2020–2021 Vendée Globe.[1][2][3]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 2 July 1969 |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | IMOCA 60 Class40 |
Biography
Her family introduced her to sailing at an early age, to the point that at the age of nine, she crossed the Atlantic with her father. Growing up, she studied (Oriental Studies/ Japanese) at Cambridge University and began her professional career in advertising all over the world.[4]
After ten years, Miranda Merron decided to return to sailing, to become a professional. Very quickly, she turned to offshore racing, competing in classics such as La Route du Rhum or the Transat Jacques Vabre.
Now she lives in France with her partner and fellow offshore sailor Halvard Mabire in Barneville-Carteret.
Race Results
| Year | Pos | Race | Class | Boat Name | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | Transat Jacques-Vabre | Class 2 (50 feet) | Pindar | with Emma Richards | [1] |
| 2000 | 1 | English Transat | 50 feet | Pindar | with Emma Richards | |
| 2001 | 9 | Transat Jacques-Vabre 2001 | A universe of services | with Frédérique Brulé | ||
| 2002 | 8 | Route du Rhum | IMOCA | UUDS | ||
| 2005 | 8 | Transat Jacques-Vabre 2005 | Roxy | with Anne Liardet | ||
| 2007 | 1 | Rolex Fastnet Race | Class40 | 40 Degrees | ||
| 2012 | 1 | Transat Québec-Saint-Malo | IMOCA 60 | Campaign de France | with Halvard Mabire and Christian Bouroullec | [1] |
| 2016 | 1 | RORC Transatlantic Race | Class40 | [1] | ||
| 2017 | 3 | Rolex Fastnet Race | (Class40) | Campaign de France | [1] | |
| 2018 | 13 | Route du Rhum | (Class40) | Campaign de France | [1] | |
| 2019 | 13 | Bermuda 1000 Race | (Class40) | French Campaign | [1] | |
| 2019 | 15 | Rolex Fastnet Race | IMOCA 60 | Campaign of France | with Halvard Mabire | [1] |
| 2019 | 23 | Transat Jacques-Vabre | IMOCA 60 | Campaign of France | with Halvard Mabire | [1] |
| 2020 | 17 | Vendée-Arctic-Les Sables d'Olonne | IMOCA 60 | Campaign of France | [1] | |
| 2021 | TBC | 2020-2021 Vendee Globe | IMOCA 60 | Campaign of France |
Reference
- https://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/skippers/104/miranda-merron
- https://www.yachtsandyachting.co.uk/home-featured/four-british-sailors-against-the-world-meet-our-vendee-globe-stars/
- Cary, Tom (7 November 2020). "British women at Vendee Globe hope to inspire next generation on the waves". The Telegraph.
- https://www.vendeeglobe.org/fr/actualites/19798/meet-miranda-merron