Samantha Davies

British yachtswoman and adopted Breton Samantha Davies came into the public eye during the 2008/2009 Vendée Globe, in which she was one of the star performers finishing 4th overall. Her style and communication during the Everest of offshore racing, t...

The Team

The strength of a solo sailing project is above all the team work! Here is a summary of the expertise and collective minds that surround Sam every day:

Sam express bio & carrer highlights

Bio express : 23 August 1974 :Bornin Portsmouth (GBR). 1997 : Graduated witha Masters in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts from St John’sCollege, Cambridge 1998 : Joined anall-women crew to attempt the Jules Verne record on the ...

Since the beginning of the year 2012, Sam and her technical team have been preparing the boat that she will sail under the colours of Savéol in the next Vendée Globe. Purchased in late 2011 the IMOCA 60 Veolia, previously the boat of Roland Jourdain,...