Charles Caudrelier was elected Sailor of the Year 2018 by the French Sailing Federation. For his third participation in the Volvo Ocean Race (Round the World race Crew with Stopovers), Charles and his men from the Dongfeng Race Team won the last edition of this mastic and testing race of nearly 9 months around the world. Charles Caudrelier had already won this race as crew memeber of Franck Cammas aboard Groupama in 2012.
The sailor of the Year tittle is a distinction awarded since 2001 by a jury composed of a college of professionals, sportsmen and media. The public is also called to vote online.
