2 big-hearted sailors who have sailed the world's oceans.
2 enthusiastic skippers for a demanding sporting and humanitarian project
Sam Davies
Sam was born on 23rd August 1974 in Portsmouth, England, into a seafaring family. Her grandfather was a submarine commander. She took her first steps on her parents' boat. An engineering graduate from the University of Cambridge, Sam began her career in competition sailing at the age of 24 with her first round-the-world crewed race (Jules Verne Trophy, 1998).
Enthusiastic and communicative, Sam loves sharing his passion for the sea with the public. She has one child and lives in Brittany.
Achievements :
26 Transatlantic
3 complete round the world races
3 participations in the Vendée Globe
2022 in Initiatives-coeur
Route du Rhum 28ème
Défi Azimut 8ème
2021 in Initiatives-coeur
Transat Jacques Vabre 5ème avec Nicolas Lunven
Défi Azimut 6ème
Rolex Fastnet Race - 5ème
2020-21 in Initiatives-coeur
Vendée Globe - fini hors course suite à collision avec un OFNI
Défi Azimut - 2nd
Vendée-Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne - 4ème
2019 in Initiatives-coeur
Transat Jacques Vabre 7ème avec Paul Meilhat
Défi Azimut - 7ème
Rolex Fastnet Race - 5ème
Bermudes 1000 Race - 4ème
2018 in Initiatives-coeur
Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe - abandon
Drheam Cup - 1er
Bermudes 1000 Race - 2nd
Tour de Belle île - 1er>
2017 in Initiatives-coeur
Transat Jacques Vabre - 6ème avec Tanguy de Lamotte
2015 in Initiatives-coeur
Transat Jacques Vabre - 5ème avec Tanguy de Lamotte
2014-15 in Team SCA
Volvo Ocean Race 6ème tour du monde en équipage féminin
2011-12 in Saveol
Vendée Globe - abandon pour démâtage.
2011 in Artemis
Transat Jacques Vabre - 10ème avec Sidney Gavignet
2010 in Saveol
Transat Ag2r - 4ème avec Romain Attanasio
2008-09 in Roxy
Transat Anglaise 5ème
Vendée Globe - 4ème
2007
Transat Jacques Vabre - 10ème avec Jeanne Grégoire
Transat Eco vert 7e
2005
BPE Trophée Saint-Nazaire- Dakar 5ème
2004
Transat Ag2r 5ème avec Jeanne Grégoire
2002
Transat Jacques Vabre - 6ème avec Nick Moloney
2001
Mini-Transat 11ème
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Jack Bouttell
At 32, this discreet young man, born in Australia on 18/01/1991, has already completed 2 crewed circumnavigations of the globe. As a talented sailor and good technician, Jack is used to sailing aboard the latest generation IMOCA. With 11th Hour team he won The Ocean Race in 2023. Based in Brittany, he is the proud father of Isaac (4 years old).
« I learnt a lot in The Ocean Race and I hope to be able to pass this experience on to Sam. I'm happy to be joining a project that has a very important solidarity dimension. For me, it's much more motivating when you can give meaning to your job. »
Achievements :
2 crewed circumnavigations
1st participation in the Transat Jacques Vabre
WINNER OF THE OCEAN RACE 2023
2023
The Ocean Race, 11th Hour Racing Team, Winner
2021
The Ocean Race Europe, Mirpuri Foundation racing team, Winner
2020
La Solitaire du Figaro, Fromagerie Gillot, 15th
2018/2019/2021
Spindrift maxi trimaran, 3 Jules Verne record attempt
2017/2018
Volvo Ocean Race, Dongfeng, Winner
2016
Tour de la Barbade, MOD 70, Team Concise, Winner
Tour de l'Irelande, MOD 70, Team Concise, 3rd
Transat Quebec - Saint Malo, Spindrift 2, New record time
Sydney - Hobart race, Cookson 50, UBOX, 3rd
2015
Solo Basse Normadie, Figaro, GAC Concise, 10th
La Solitaire du Figaro, GAC Concise, 10th
Volvo Ocean Race, Dongfeng, 3rd
2014
RORC Caribbean 600, Ker 46, Tonnerre, Winner
La Solitaire du Figaro, GAC Pindar, 25th
RORC Transatlantic race, Lupa, line honours, Winner
2013
La Solitaire du Figaro, Artemis 77, 21st - Winner category Bizuth
Fastnet Race, Volvo Open 70, Abu Dhabi, 1er Volvo
2012
Rolex Middle Sea race, Rachel Pugh 78 "Lupa", 3rd
Cork Week, Ker 46 "Tonnerre", 1st
18 ft Skiff UK National Championships, "The Black Dog", 3rd
2011
Winner of Key West race week, Tonnerre
R.O.R.C. Overall champion, Tonnerre Ker 46
18ft Skiff Grand Prix Switzerland, GBR 47, 2nd
2010
Round Ireland Race, Tonnerre Ker 46, Line Honours, 1er
R.O.R.C. Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, Tonnerre Ker 46, First in class and 3ème
209
R.O.R.C./A.Y.C. Caribbean 600, Skipper of Class 40 "Concise", Winner of Class 40 Division and 2ème
Rolex Fastnet Race, Pindar Open 60, 4th
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Since 2017, Sam's commitment has saved 200 children with heart disease thanks to his commitment to humanitarian missions and his enthusiastic communication during his classes. It's the first time that Jack Bouttell joined forces with Sam to support his action.
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Sam has all the support she needs to meet her goals. Whether it's engineering, electronics, outfitting or rigging, they know what they're doing.