Horizon sur mer calme
Nicolas Troussel

Nicolas Troussel

NC
2nd participation
Ranking
39th
Status
Distances covered in nautical miles (1 mile ≈ 1.852 km)
6 874 nm

Profile

Born in Morlaix, Nicolas Troussel grew up by the sea. He discovered sailing during cruises in the Scilly Islands. Twice winner of the Solitaire du Figaro (2006 and 2008), he made a reputation for himself thanks to daring strategic moves that are now known as "doing a Troussel". Nicolas is a man of conviction and a fine strategist! 

Achievements

2022

  • Route du Rhum

    20th
  • Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race

    Abandon

2021

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    8th
  • Défi Azimut

    7th
  • The Ocean Race Europe

    4th

2020

  • Vendée Globe

    Abandon

2019

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    13th
  • Défi Azimut

    12th

2018

  • Route du Rhum - Class40

    Abandon

2016

  • Tour de France à la voile

    3rd

2014

  • Route du Rhum

    2nd

2013

  • Tour de France à la voile

    3rd

2012

  • Tour de France à la voile

    3rd

2011

  • Tour de France à la voile

    3rd

2009

  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    Abandon

2008

  • La Solitaire du Figaro

    1st

2007

  • Transat BPE

    1st
  • Transat Jacques Vabre

    7th

2006

  • La Solitaire du Figaro

    1st

2005

  • Spi Ouest France

    1st

2004

  • Transat AG2R

    1st

2003

  • Tour de France à la voile

    2nd

2002

  • Tour de France à la voile

    2nd

1998

  • Solitaire du Télégramme

    1st

1995

  • Spi Ouest France

    1st

NC