Vincent Riou
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Vincent Riou is a french sailor. He is the skipper of PRB and he won the last edition of the Vendee Globe. PRB is a 60’ monohull. He is born the January 9th of 1972 in Pont L’Abbé.
| Vincent Riou | |
| Born | 1 September 1972 Pont L'Abbée, France. |
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| Occupation | Single skipper |
| Known for | Winning the Vendée Globe |
| Website www.prb.com |
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[edit] Honours :
- 1992 : 2nd of the Challenge Credit Agricole
- Prepared Michel Desjoyeaux’s 60-foot PRB for the Vendée Globe 2000
- 2005 : winner of the Vendée Globe (with PRB)
- 2003 : winner of the Calais Round Britain Race (with PRB)
- 2007 : winner of the Calais Round Britain Race (with PRB)
- 2007 : winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race (with PRB)
