Didier Munduteguy

Who is Didier Munduteguy?

Didier Munduteguy is a French sailor and ocean racer. He successfully completed the '2000-2001 Vendée Globe' in 135 days, 15h and 17 minutes (14th position). This was his second participation in this non-stop, single-handed circumnavigation race, but his yacht dismasted during his first attempt, in 1996-1997. His Ocean racing record also include a second place in the 'TwoStar', i.e. the Plymouth to Newport transatlantic race where in 1990 he and teammate Mike Birch finished close second aboard 60 foot trimaran 'Fujicolor'.

After his ocean racing days, Didier stayed close to the water, as he started a career in seaport administration, first in Saint Jean de Luz and more recently with the Bayonne Port Authority.