Like a rock

From woodsman to mechanic, the most Breton Swiss national, has carried out a range of jobs, but it is single-handed sailing that best suits him. Since his extraordinary story with the small port of Lesconil, where everyone or almost everyone lent him a hand to build his mini for the 6.50 transatlantic race, then his 60´ IMOCA, hardly anything has withstood the onslaught of this tough guy with an angel’s face. It is only his dream of winning the Vendée Globe that has escaped him (forced to retire in 2000 after nine days, start cancelled in 2004 because his boat could not be sailed having lost her keel in The Transat, and grounding in the Kerguelens in 2008 after problems with the rudder).

That is the darker side of his story. On the other hand, Bernard Stamm, the rock, can boast an exceptional list of achievements: the Atlantic monohull record, the Jules Verne Trophy and outright Atlantic record with Bruno Peyron’s Orange Team. And above all two consecutive wins, which were outstanding in the last two round the world races with stopovers. Only two other sailors can boast such success: Philippe Jeantot and Christophe Auguin, who also won the BOC Challenge twice. For his third attempt at the Vendée Globe, Bernard Stamm will be able to rely on his huge experience and on a brand new boat. So, quite rightly, he has some high hopes.


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