Violette Dorange


Violette Dorange is a French offshore professional sailor. She is an offshore sailor having competed extensively in the Figaro class before progressing to the IMOCA 60.
She started sailing at a young age competing at International Level in the International Optimist Class and the International 420 Dinghy. However under the mentorship of Jean Le Cam she transitioned to offshore sailing.
On, Dorange returned to France having completed a 90day solo round-the-world Vendee Globe race, the youngest person to do so.

Results highlights

YearPosRaceClassBoat nameNoteRef.-
Round the world racesRound the world racesRound the world racesRound the world racesRound the world racesRound the world racesRound the world racesRound the world races
2024252024-2025 Vendée GlobeIMOCA 60Devenir90d 22h 37m 9s-
Transatlantic RacesTransatlantic RacesTransatlantic RacesTransatlantic RacesTransatlantic RacesTransatlantic RacesTransatlantic RacesTransatlantic Races
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