Quiksilver CEO lost off the French coast
Early this morning Pierre Agnes, longtime CEO of Quiksilver (now Boardriders), left the French port of Capbreton on his 12-metre boat Mascaret III.
He allegedly sent a message to the port explaining that he was going to postpone his return due to the persistent fog that had rolled in during the day. Meanwhile, the Mascaret III was found flooded and washed ashore at 9:30am north of La Graviere. Nobody was aboard.
Three helicopters and two boats were searching for Agnes while teams swept the coastline. Rough seas were reported in the area, though wind was light and visibility was clear. As of press time, the sun had set in France, but search efforts have continued.
Rescue services were unable to say if the Frenchman had been alone.
Agnes, who joined Quikilver nearly 30 years ago, was based at Quiksilver’s European headquarters in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, just south of Biarritz.
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That is radical and hope to hell he is OK
Tough guy with and strong waterman so hope they just keep searching as he would be a survivor out there if still alive.
Shit! Best of hope in search poor dude.
Tragic, he's been the European anchor of Quiksilver for decades. We hope & pray for a miracle.
He isn't that mad frenchman who destroyed Quicksilver with Rossignol and the rest of the disasters?
Ha ha...no that's Bernard Mariette, and he's doing just fine thank you.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardmariette/
geez looking at that photo seas seem calm wind wise ,maybe got disorientated in the fog and came in too close and got rolled.
Hmm fell out of the boat out to sea and it continued into the breaking waves perhaps? Who knows but it's winter and the sea temps and hypothermia.
Really sad I worked out at sea a lot and that's your biggest fear.
Hoping for the best.
I don't know Pierre but I sincerely hope he returns to shore safe & well.
Who's to tell Pierre his beloved Mascerat III has been stripped down for ebay parts.
Note in OZ: "Intact" missing vessel evidence is considered a bit important to Police & family.
Next photos...Deen Bros salvage yard rip off hand rails smash both engines just for starters.
Bro's Last seen towing Pierre's pride & joy to who knows where. Give us a nod cheeky sods.
No worries Mate.No evidence No inheritance No questions asked.Do discos/ Here's our card.
W'What just happened? Is/was that a boat,a crime scene or a Council beach hazard. Wow!
search called off