Charlie Dalin

Charlie Dalin, 42, died on June 11, 2026. Charlie Dalin was known publicly as a French offshore sailor. He placed first in the 10th edition of the quadrennial Vendée Globe race around the world that took place in 2024–2025 completing the race within a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes and 49 seconds, smashing the previous record by 9 days, 8 hours, 12 minutes and 57 seconds. He completed this race while battling gastrointestinal cancer, taking immunotherapy pills during the race. The edition before that he also finished second in the Vendée Globe race that took place in 2020–2021, with a time of 80 days, 6 hours, 15 minutes and 47 seconds. He covered 28,268 nautical miles (52,352 km; 32,530 mi) at a race average of 14.67 knots (27.17 km/h; 16.88 mph). He had a Naval Architecture degree from the University of Southampton. Public biographical listings identify Dalin as a French offshore sailor. This public record remains centered on Dalin's work as a French offshore sailor and the documented milestones of that career.