OUR AMBASSADORS

Jean Pierre Dick is a French skipper and navigator who is not to be introduced anymore. Since the 90’s he has made a name for himself in ocean racing, winning the Barcelona World Race twice, the Transat Jacques Vabre four times and 4th in the Vendée Globe in 2013 and 2017.
An outstanding sailor, he was named “Sailor of the Year” in 2011.
A well-known ambassador, Jean Pierre Dick has already raced under the Pure Ocean colors in 2020 during the St Pierre Lorient route. A challenge allowing him to beat the symbolic record of Eric Tabarly and to collect scientific data for the benefit of ocean research.
In 2022, he attempted a new record during the Bermuda Lorient – Pure Ocean Challenge !

Daughter of the famous navigator Philippe Poupon, Morgane was born the year that her father won the “Route du Rhum” in 1986. Growing up in La Trinité, the young girl began to sail the ocean at a very early age, accompanied by her father. Great sailor, skipper and trainer as well, Morgane raced under the colors of Pure Ocean during the 1st edition of the Route St Pierre Lorient. Beyond her sailing career, the Frenchwoman is a specialist in sustainable development, she likes to observe nature and work for its protection.

The Frenchman discovered canoeing at the age of 12 thanks to his aunts and uncles. Quickly determined to excel in the slalom category, the French canoeist quickly won the French downhill and slalom championships. Denis climbed national and international steps at a young age, pushing him, at the age of 18, to leave Marseille for Pau where the structures and the natural river would contribute perfectly to his progress. Despite a double failure in 2012 for the London Olympics qualifications, the Frenchman remains an outstanding competitor. Denis went back to training and changed coaches until the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016 where he was crowned Olympic champion in C1.
2021 european champion, Denis wants to continue, but bring something new. These changes require a willingness to commit to a cause that drives him: the protection of the oceans.

NatureWomen Challenge is the story of 4 extraordinary girls, united to achieve, in a non-stop relay, a crossing from the English Channel to the Mediterranean Sea.
Lisa, originally from Germany, is a great sportswoman. Competitor, she likes extreme sports, from mountain biking to ultra marathon races.
Barbara, a native of the Loire Valley, is passionate about outdoor activities. Swimming in open water, mountain biking, trailing, triathlon.. nothing can’t stop her !
Emilie, the youngest of the group, is an experienced kiteboarder, passionate about the ocean and very close to nature. Marseillaise for 5 years, she started triathlon 4 years ago.
Emma, the Normande of the group, is a sporting and professional challenge in her own right.
In August 2020, the 4 Naturewomen completed their XXL triathlon between Dover and Marseille in just under 85 hours, in non-stop relays day and night! A total distance of 1200km swimming, cycling and running for the benefit of the Ocean.

Amaury is a wonderful French bodyboarder. Born in Poitiers, he grew up in Reunion Island where he discovered bodyboarding. His talent quickly allowed him to collect French championship titles, before launching himself into international competitions.
Moz, nickname given to him in Reunion Island, is the first European rider to become World Professional Champion in 2010, with a double in 2014.
He surfs on all the waves of the world: Pipeline, Teahupoo, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Africa, Indonesia, Australia, Portugal, Canary Islands…
Based in the Canary Islands, the two-time world champion took a break from the world circuit starting in 2018 to develop Amaury Academy, his bodyboarding school, to teach young people and adults his passion for bodyboarding and the ocean, around the world.
Amaury remains determined to win a 3rd World Champion title, when the World Tour resumes.
He wants to turn this sporting project into a strong human mission, as he is committed to Pure Ocean in order to raise awareness and mobilize the new generation to the challenges of marine protection.
Amaury is an outstanding sportsman, a real waterman, committed to a cause that is precious to him: the protection of the Ocean.

A native of Finistère, Brittany, Marie took her first steps in the ocean and quickly fell in love with this element. She took up sailing and became a high-level sportswoman with the goal of one day participating in the Olympic Games.
She proudly represented France at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics where she placed 11th in the competition.
With several French Champion titles and very good rankings during the World Championships, she is among the best in her category.
Marie is also an employment counselor and is eager to share the values that high level sports have instilled in her.
The sea is a source of well-being and Marie wishes to get involved in the protection of this vital environment.

A polyvalent sailor, Virgil has sailed on different types of boats, starting with the RS:X and then the 49er, training at the Pôle France in Marseille. He then sailed as a professional on different series such as Diam24, TP52, Flying Phantom…
“Pleasure, Sharing and Transmission” are his objectives for the 2022 season,
After 2 years of Covid, he wants to return to my passion, sailing around the 69F.
Virgil has decided to live his Olympic dream in a different way: “I want to make things happen in the right way. I dream of winning the Olympics, sailing every day and allowing some people to enjoy it as much as I do.”

Fabio Gennari, an amateur with a passion for sailing from a young age, learned to sail at home in Marseille.
In 2018, in parallel to his work as an administrative judge, he trained for a year on the Class 40 circuit in La Trinité-sur-Mer before returning to train in Marseille with the goal of participating in the next Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe in 2022. For this single-handed race on the Atlantic, he has chosen to wear the Pure Ocean colors.
The boat will carry the name “Bella Donna – Race for Pure Ocean” in the Route du Rhum, it will display the colors of the association on the hull and its main sail will be built from recycled plastic. Fabio will encourage his supporters to contribute to Pure Ocean’s action.