## Tabarly, Eric (1931-1998)
| **Name:** | Tabarly, Eric |
|---|---|
| **Birth:** | July 24, 1931, Nantes, France |
| **Death:** | June 13, 1998 (age 66), Irish Sea |
| **Nationality:** | French |
| **Occupation:** | Sailor, navigator, explorer |
| **Known for:** | Transatlantic single-handed sailing, pioneering new sailing routes |
**Social Media:**
* **Facebook:** @EricTabarlyOfficiel
* **Twitter:** @EricTabarly
* **Instagram:** @eric_tabarly
**Recent Projects:**
* **Vendée Globe:** Solo round-the-world yacht race
* **Route du Rhum:** Transatlantic solo yacht race
* **Transat Jacques Vabre:** Double-handed transatlantic yacht race
**Other Information:**
* **Awards:**
* Légion d'honneur (1974)
* Olympic bronze medal (1976)
* ISAF Sailor of the Year (1976, 1979)
* **Books:**
* "Route Est" (1967)
* "Cap Horn" (1972)
* "L'aventure du Vendée Globe" (1989)
* **Legacy:**
* Tabarly is considered one of the greatest sailors of all time.
* His pioneering spirit and innovative sailing techniques have inspired generations of sailors.
* The Eric Tabarly National Sailing School in Quiberon, France, is named in his honor.