Helmsman: Thomas Ruyant
Class: Class 40
Nationality: French
Crewmate/s: Multiple
Favourite item of Gill Kit: Waterproof Sailing Shorts

Profile

Former 2008 Minis-Fastnet and Mini Barcelona winner Thomas Ruyant had a successful 2009 year winning the Mini Pavois, Select 6.50 and infamous Charente Maritime/ Bahia Transat 6.50 (a 1,100 nautical mile single-handed course). Thomas will be embarking on a Class 40 campaign this year.

Achievements

• 2010, Class 40 Chrono 2010, 1st
• 2010, Class 40 SNSM 2010, 1st
• 2010, Class 40 Normandy Channel Race, 1st
• 2010, Class 40 Grand Prix de Douarnenez, 1st
• 2009, 6.50 Charente Maritime – Bahia, 1st
• 2009, 6.50 Select, 1st
• 2009, 6.50 Mini Pavois, 1st
• 2009, 6.50 Spi Ouest France, 1st
• 2009, 6.50 Tour de France à la Voile, 1st
• 2008, 6.50 Mini Fastnet, 1st
• 2008, 6.50 Mini Barcelona, 1st
• 2008, 6.50 l'Open Demi Clé, 1st
• 2008, 6.50 Trophée Marie-Agnès Péron, 2nd
• 2008, 6.50 Select, 3rd
• 2008, 7.50 Spi Ouest France, 7th
• 2008, 7.50 French National Championships, 6th