Davy Beaudart, a French sailor born in Ploemeur on April 21, 1985, is an offshore racing specialist known for his performances in the Mini 6.50, Figaro, and IMOCA/Ultim monohulls.
He discovered sailing at age 13 and began sailing his first Mini 6.50 at age 16. An entrepreneur since age 18, he founded the Nauty’Mor shipyard in Hennebont, which gave him solid technical expertise highly valued by professional skippers.
On the competitive front, Davy has racked up numerous successes in the Mini class (several victories and podium finishes) and has distinguished himself in the Figaro class, notably during the 2022 Solitaire du Figaro (stage victory and 3rd place among rookies). He has also been sought after as a co-skipper or crew member on larger projects (Ultim Actual, IMOCA Bureau Vallée).
He has regularly collaborated with Louis Burton on offshore races (Transat Jacques Vabre, Défi Azimut, Fastnet) and competed in the Ocean Race Europe (finishing 4th with Burton). His results demonstrate his versatility across Mini prototypes, Figaro class boats, and ocean-going vessels.
Currently in the midst of preparations, Davy Beaudart is about to take a major step forward in his sailing career. Gone is the Class40 project for the Route du Rhum: he will now be at the helm of the IMOCA Bureau Vallée when he lines up at the starting line in Saint-Malo. Currently in the shipyard, the boat is expected to return to the water on August 31, marking the start of an intense preparation phase ahead of the first races.
Recognized for his attention to detail, his technical expertise, and his love of a challenge, he is regularly cited by his peers as a meticulous and dedicated sailor.
2026: Spi Ouest France BPGO – 5th
2024: Transat Quebec Saint Malo – 11th
2024: Niji 40 – 10th
2023: Transat Jacques Vabre – 16th
2023: Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération – 17th
2023: Rolex Fastnet – 9th
2021: Défi Azimut - 4th
2021: The Ocean Race Europe - 5th
2019: Transat Jacques Vabre - 10e (Bureau Vallée)
2018: Mini Fastnet (avec Amélie Grassi) - 2e (Série)
Plastimo Lorient Mini 6.50 (avec François Jambou) - 2e (proto)
2017: The Bridge (Saint-Nazaire – New York) à bord de l’Ultim Actual
2016: Mini Fastnet (avec Charly Fernbach) - 1er (Série)
2015: Mini Fasnet (avec David Raison) - 1er (Proto)
Pornichet Sélect 6.50 - 1er (Proto)