Maud Fontenoy | |
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| Born | (1977-09-07)7 September 1977 (age 47) |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Spouse | Olivier Chartier[1] |
| Children | 5 |
Maud Fontenoy (born 7 September 1977) is a Frenchsailor known for herrowings across theAtlantic (2003) andPacific (2005)oceans.
Most recently, Fontenay completed a sailing trip around theAntarctic alone, againstprevailing winds. Departing fromRéunion island on 15 October 2006, she crossed the finish line on 14 March 2007, having sailed for 14,500 km (9,000 mi).[nb 1]
Fontenoy was named theUNESCO’sIntergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and theWorld Ocean Network Spokesperson for the Ocean on 3 June 2009[2]
Fontenoy has five children: Mahé (with boyfriend Thomas Vollaire), Hina (with an unknown man), Loup (with boyfriendRaphaël Enthoven),[4] and Côme and Eléa[1] (with husband Olivier Chartier).
France:National Order of Merit (12 July 2007)