Jean-François Coste: key obituary facts
Is Jean-François Coste dead? Yes. Jean-François Coste died on July 13, 2026.
Cause of death: Jean-François Coste's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jean-François Coste known for?
He was a French sailor.
More about Jean-François Coste
Jean-François Coste, a French sailor, died on July 13, 2026.
He took part in and completed the inaugural Vendée Globe in 1989, a feat that placed him among the early figures in solo round-the-world racing. Coste had already built up substantial offshore experience by crewing with Éric Tabarly, alongside fellow Vendée pioneer Philippe Poupon, before adding his own name to the race’s history.
His career was marked by long service at sea and by his role in one of French sailing’s best-known endurance events.