The Yachts

Cavalier Seul

 

"Cavalier Seul" is the second entry in the Sydney-Hobart race from France, the first being the famous "Pen Duick".  She is a Sparkman and Stephens designed One Ton Cup yacht of the Tina Class and is ably crewed by French yachtsmen, three of whom have previously been in Australia with "Pen Duick".  Skipper Andre Viant was twice R.O.R.C Champion.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Cavalier Seul
Owner Dominique Paul-Cavalier
Skipper Andre Viant
Navigator Gerard Petipas
Crew Dominique Paul-Cavalier, Pierre English, Michel Vanek, Didiei Berthelin
Club Union Nationale des Coureurs en Haute Mer.
Designer Sparkman and Stephens
LOA 11