Violette Dorange
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 17 April 2001 France |
| Sport | |
| Sailing career | |
| Class | IMOCA 60 |
| Club | LA ROCHELLE NAUTIQUE |
Violette Dorange (born 17 April 2001) is a French offshore professional sailor. She is an offshore sailor having competed extensively in the Figaro class before progressing to the IMOCA 60.[1]
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 16 February 2025, Dorange returned to France having completed a 90 day solo round-the-world Vendee Globe race, the youngest person to do so.[2]
