Damian Foxall
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[edit] Introduction
Damian Foxall is an Irish sailor from County Kerry.[1] He is very well known in international offshore sailing circles and won the 2007/2008 Barcelona World Race, sailing with co-skipper Jean Pierre Dick on the Open 60 Pabrec-Virbac[2]. This triumph has turned him into something of a national hero in Ireland, lead him to be described as Ireland's top international sailor, and to a reception at the Presidential Residence in Ireland[3][4]
Foxall has been around the world on several occasions, including a World Record circumnavigation in early 2004 with Steve Fossett on the G-Class catamaran Cheyenne. He was named Sailor of the Month by Afloat Magazine in March 2004.
The round the world record was subsequently beaten by Bruno Peyron and Orange II.
[edit] Sailing Experience
In addition to his offshore experience, Foxall has also been associated with Olympic and America's Cup sailing, although offshore is certainly his main strength.
2008 - Barcelona World Race, Paprec Virbac 2, 1st place
2006 – Volvo Ocean Race, Ericsson Racing Team, 5th place
2005 – Winner of the Oryx Quest (Round The World, maxi-catamaran Doha)
2004 – Round The World absolute record, Cheyenne maxi-catamaran
2004 – K-Challenge Class America, Louis Vuitton Acts
2004 – Winner of the Québec – Saint Malo Transat (ORMA trimaran Sergio Tacchini)
2003 - Olympic Campaign, Tornado
2002 – Volvo Ocean Race, Team Tyco, 4th place
2000 - AG2R Double-handed race
1997 - Course en Solitaire du Figaro
[edit] Personal Details
Foxall is married and has one child. He lives in Brittany, France.
