Yann Eliès (born 31 January 1974 in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-du-Nord) is a French professional sailor. He competed in the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe where he was evacuated from his yacht south of Australia after being incapacitated due to a fractured femur. He returned for the 2016-2017 Vendée Globe, finishing 5th.