Yann Eliès

Yann Eliès
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born (1974-01-31) 31 January 1974
Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-du-Nord
Sailing career
ClassIMOCA 60
ClubC M V ST BRIEUC

Yann Eliès (born 31 January 1974 in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-du-Nord) is a French professional sailor. He competed in the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe where he was evacuated from his yacht south of Australia after being incapacitated due to a fractured femur. He returned for the 2016-2017 Vendée Globe, finishing 5th.

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