Jean-Jacques Provoyeur

Jean-Jacques Provoyeur, "JJ", (born November 1950) is a South African sailor and yacht constructor. He competed in the BOC Challenge 1994-95 single single-handed round-the-world yacht race, which he completed in 133 days."Solo with a New Flag: single-handed around the world" - J-J Provoyeur - ISBN 9 780620 197830

Racing Fireball (dinghy) championships BOC Challenge 1994-95 (now the Velux 5 Oceans Race) 1989–1990 Vendée Globe

Boatbuilding

Provoyeur has built numerous monohulls and catamarans, principally employing the cold-moulding and Dudley Dix "radius chine plywood"Radius chine plywood techniques, using plywood and epoxy. Such vessels range from small sailing dinghies to large 60' racing yachts and 55' cruising catamarans such as the Dudley Dix DH550.DH550 websiteDudley Dix websiteCatamaran details

Personal life Provoyeur is based in the Algarve, Portugal, and is married to Esther Provoyeur.

See also Dominique Provoyeur

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