Damian Foxall


Damian Foxall is an Irish sailor from County Kerry.

Biography

Foxall has competed in ten round-the-world races which include four 1st place wins.
In the 2007/2008 Barcelona World Race, sailing with co-skipper Jean-Pierre Dick on the Open 60 Paprec-Virbac. He was subsequently described as a national hero and Ireland's top international sailor and was greeted at a reception at the Presidential Residence in Ireland
In 2011 Foxall won the Volvo Ocean race with Team Groupama.
Other rtw events include 5 Volvo ocean races, and a World Record circumnavigation in early 2004 with Steve Fossett on the G-Class catamaran Cheyenne. He was named Sailor of the Month by Afloat Magazine in March 2004.
In 1997 Foxall became the first non-French entry to win the rookie class in the Single-handed offshore race - La Solitaire du Figaro.
He went on to confirm his success in 1998-1999 with a leg win, before changing to the ORMA 60` Trimaran class
His results in the ORMA 60' Trimaran class include: 1st - Transat Quebec-St Malo. 2st - ORMA circuit championship. 3 participantions in Double Handed Transat Jacques Vabre, including 2nd, 3rd and a capsize. 2 Grand prix wins.
In 2019, Foxall made a 400-metre descent on skis from the summit of Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntoohil, down the Shoulder of Corrán to the top of the steep gully known as the Devil's Ladder.

Sailing Experience

In addition to his offshore experience, Foxall has also been associated with dinghy, Olympic and America's Cup sailing.
Damian is a sailor and sustainability manager with Team Vestas 11th Hour racing.
Competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, whilst promoting Ocean health and sustainability as part of the Team Vestas 11th Hour racing core goals.
http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/teams/Vestas-11th-Hour-Racing.html

Canadian Wildlife Federation

From 2012-2017 Damian worked as Recreation Education Manager for the Canadian Wildlife Federation and is an advocate for outdoor education, connecting people with the natural world to promote health and conservation.
Damian continues to collaborate with CWF especially promoting the WILD About Sports program as part of CWF education programs across Canada.

Outdoor Education

Damian Foxall is an active promoter of Ocean conservation.
Ambassador for :
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Race for water.
He also works to promote Best practices at afloat with regards to marine mammals.

Personal details

Foxall is engaged to be married, has two children - Oisin and Neave and resides in Ireland.

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