Growing up in Singapore, James Harayda found it easy to fall in love with the sea. He spent his weekends exploring and racing around the tropical island in various dinghies and keelboats. Fast forward 12 years and James has competed in many of the worlds largest offshore races. In the process, he has become a two-time British Double Handed National Champion with teammate Dee Caffari, who finished 6th in the 2008 Vendée Globe. Now it's James' turn to attempt the Everest of the seas!
Ranking
44th
Status
Distances covered
in nautical miles (1 mile ≈ 1.852 km)
- 505 Défi Azimut 2022
- 3550 Route du Rhum 2022
- 348 Rolex Fastnet Race 2023
- 294 Défi Azimut 2023
- Défi Azimut 2022 505
- Route du Rhum 2022 3550
- Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 348
- Défi Azimut 2023 294
Profile
Achievements
Gentoo Sailing Team
- Former names : HUGO BOSS, ENERGA, La Compagnie du Lit – Boulogne Billancourt, Boulogne Billancourt, Time For Oceans
- Architect : Finot - Conq
- Construction : 2007, Neville HUTTON, Southampton
- Launch date : 19 Juin 2007
- Lenght : 18,28 m
- Beam : 5,5 m
- Draught : 4,5 m
- Upwind sail area : 340 m2
- Downwind sail area : 550 m2
Gentoo Sailing Team is proudly supported for the Vendée Globe by Ashurst, Zhik, Base Camp Food, Kingfisher Yacht Ropes, and the Blue Marine Foundation and are exploring the right title partner to join the incredible adventure!
