Generation 2024 boat
Imoca Jean le Cam
Jean Le Cam

Jean Le Cam

TOUT COMMENCE EN FINISTERE - ARMOR LUX
6th participation
Ranking
13th
Status
Distances covered in nautical miles (1 mile ≈ 1.852 km)
3 500 nm

Profile

This talented Breton is as relevant on shore to prepare fast boats as he is at sea to get them to the right place quickly. But Jean Le Cam is even more than that. Over time and through his exploits, he has become a true "figure" of offshore racing in general and of the Vendée Globe in particular. He loves to regale the public with his countless nice words. Jean has never left the limelight: he took a magnificent fourth place in his fifth Vendée Globe after an emotionally and athletically intense race. Jean is and always will be a competitor and he will - whatever the circumstances - set himself realistic sporting goals to achieve.

Achievements

2023

  • Retour à la Base

    32rd

2020

  • Vendée Globe

    4th (80d 13h 44m 55s)

2019

  • Défi Azimut

    12e
  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    13th

2018

  • Bermudes 1000 Race

    3rd

2016

  • Vendée Globe

    6th

2015

  • Barcelona World Race

    1st

2013

  • Transat Jacques Vabre on PRB with V.Riou

    1st

2012

  • Vendée Globe

    5th

2010

  • Transat AG2R (Figaro)

    6th

2008

  • Transat AG2R (Figaro)

    4th
  • Vendée Globe

    Abandon

2006

  • Route du Rhum

    2nd

2005

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    3rd

2004

  • Vendée Globe

    2nd

2001

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    4th

1999

  • Solitaire du Figaro

    1st

1996

  • Solitaire du Figaro

    1st

1994

  • Solitaire du Figaro

    1st
  • Transat AG2R

    1st
Imoca Jean le Cam

TOUT COMMENCE EN FINISTERE - ARMOR LUX

  • Architect : David Raison
  • Construction : 2023, Persico Marine
  • Launch date : 30 Septembre 2023
  • Lenght : 18,28 m
  • Draught : 4,5 m

With 2263 km of coastline, Finistère is one of France's major maritime departments. Famous skippers live or were born here and continue to emerge in its centres of excellence. Like Tout commence en Finistère, Jean's project Jean's project federates the region around its identity, its values of performance and solidarity.

For 80 years, Armor-Lux has been perpetuating exceptional expertise in the manufacture of quality clothing. The company symbolises an art of living, marine-inspired collections, authentic, sustainable clothing and a strong commitment to preserving jobs.

Commitment

The ASE: social assistance for children

In the department of Finistère, 2,500 children are under the protection of the Departmental Council and almost as many are cared for at home. The Departmental Council has made child protection one of its main priorities. Jean Le Cam has decided, together with the Finistère department, to defend the cause of children by embarking them on the Vendée Globe 2024/25 adventure.