Yves Parlier



Yves Parlier (born 14 November 1960) is a French sailor. He is very well known in the offshore sailing world and generally in France, where he was elected France's top sports personality in 2002.

Nicknamed "The extra-terrestrial" for his amazing exploits and capabilities, Parlier currently holds two offshore 24-hour distance sailing records, set in April and May 2006.

Career
Yves Parlier won (or participate in) the following events: Winners of the Grand Prix of Zeebruge
 * 1985: Mini Transat 6.50
 * 1991: Solitaire du Figaro
 * 1992: Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Race
 * 1993 / 94: Vendée Globe participation
 * 1993: Route du Café
 * 1994: Route du Rhum
 * 1996 / 97: Vendée Globe participation
 * 1997: Transat Jacques Vabre (with Eric Tabarly)
 * 1998: Route de l'Or
 * 1999: Course de l'Europe
 * 2000 / 01: Vendée Globe participation
 * 2001: Sailings on the multihull Banque Populaire with Lalou Roucayrol