“A legend is born” – an early photo of Loïck Peyron at the helm of Lada Poch III training in Saint Barth in 1989 shortly before the 89-90 Vendée Globe. This premiere edition of the Vendée Globe was a very significant race for Loïck and would cement his place in history as one of the greatest offshore sailors of our time. After improbably righting a capsized Philippe Poupon onboard Fleury Michon X, in one of the most famous mid-race rescues to date, Loïck would finish a respectable 2nd place just behind Titouan Lamazou on Ecureuil d’Aquitaine II. His perfect example of clever seamanship in this notoriously gruelling ocean race was a small indication of great things to come for p’tit Loïck, the French Jedi Master of the Ocean.
Words: Fred Eagle
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May 89
May 89
