About Charlie Dalin
Lived 1984 – 2026 (aged 42). Charlie Dalin was a French sailor.
Early life Dalin started sailing dinghies at a young age in the Optimist and 420. After school he moved to England to study for a Naval Architecture degree from the University of Southampton.
Professional career Dalin started yacht racing, competing on both sides of the Channel, racing the Farr 30 in the Tour de France à la voile, and on the Farr 52s Chernikeeff 2 and Bear of Britain at events such as Cowes Week, the Commodores' Cup and Round the Island Race on the.
In the 2020–2021 Vendée Globe he was the first to finish with a time of 80 days 6 hours 15 minutes and 47 seconds but was classified second due to redress.
Distinctions
In 2025 he received a World Sailing World Sailor of the Year Award with fellow Vendee Globe competitor Justine Mettraux winning the female category. Also in 2025, he was awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour in France.
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He wrote about his illness in his biography, , published by Gallimard in October 2025, making clear his determination not to let the cancer diagnosis get in the way of his life.
Publications Book: La force du destin (The force of destiny)
Media appearances Sailing Home (2004) as himself
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Dalin?
French offshore sailor
When was Charlie Dalin born?
Charlie Dalin was born on 10 May 1984 in Le Havre, Harfleur.
When did Charlie Dalin die?
Charlie Dalin died on 10 June 2026 in Quimper.
What was Charlie Dalin's occupation?
Charlie Dalin was a sailor.
What nationality was Charlie Dalin?
Charlie Dalin was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Dalin. https://biography.guide/charlie-dalin/
MLA: "Charlie Dalin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-dalin/.
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