Fabien Delahaye, born on July 7, 1984 in Rouen, is a Norman offshore racer. Trained in sailing in Ouistreham (Optimist, 420, 470) before joining the French National Youth Team and transitioning to offshore racing on the Figaro Bénéteau.
Career
Selected as Macif Skipper in late 2011 (Figaro skipper training). In 2015, he joined Jean-Pierre Dick's team on the IMOCA St-Michel-Virbac (2015 Transat Jacques-Vabre, retired due to structural issues). Co-skipper on Holcim-PRB for The Ocean Race 2022-2023. Member of the Vendée Globe Race Management.
Class 40 Legallais (since April 2023)
Skipper of the Class 40 Legallais (FRA 199, Marc Lombard design) since April 2023, with the partnership extended for two years in 2024.
Class 40 Legallais Palmarès
2024: winner CIC Normandy Channel Race
2024: 2nd Transat Québec-Saint-Malo
2024: 3rd The Transat CIC
2025: winner Les Sables-Horta-Les Sables, 2nd in Class 40 championship
