About José Luis Ugarte
Lived 1928 – 2008 (aged 79). José Luis Ugarte was a Spanish sailor.
José Luis Ugarte, born in Getxo, Spain on 6 November 1928, died on 27 July 2008 was a Spanish sailor who competed in the second Vendée Globe Race, finishing 6th 1992–1993 Vendée Globe. At 64 he was the oldest competitor to partake in the race, a record broken by Rich Wilson (USA) in the 2016 race at the age of 66.
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Who was José Luis Ugarte?
Spanish skipper and navigator
When was José Luis Ugarte born?
José Luis Ugarte was born on 6 November 1928 in Las Arenas.
When did José Luis Ugarte die?
José Luis Ugarte died on 27 July 2008 in Getxo.
What was José Luis Ugarte's occupation?
José Luis Ugarte was a sailor.
What nationality was José Luis Ugarte?
José Luis Ugarte was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Luis Ugarte. https://biography.guide/jose-luis-ugarte/
MLA: "José Luis Ugarte." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-luis-ugarte/.
Chicago: "José Luis Ugarte." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-luis-ugarte/.
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