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Franck Cammas (born the
22 December 1972 in
Aix-en-Provence) is a French yachtsman. He has lived in Brittany since his victory in the Challenge Espoir Crédit Agricole in
1994. After completing a two year maths course for the ‘Grandes écoles’, as well as a piano academy, Franck Cammas finally opted for a career in sailing. In
1997, at the age of 24, he won the
Solitaire du Figaro and a year later helmed his first
trimaran by the name of
Groupama. Despite his late entry into competition, he's one of the most talented and respected sailors in the
ORMA world.
The sea isn't his only passion. Indeed, he also practices skiing and several board sports. He is also a father to two little girls.
Currently
skipper of the Groupama II and III trimarans, he was ORMA champion 2007. The Groupama II Trimaran is used in competitions within the ORMA championship. Groupama III is designed for a record programme.
Franck took victory in the
Transat Jacques Vabre 2007 aboard Groupama II, in a time of 10 days, 38 minutes and 43 seconds.
Race wins
Records
Transat Jacques Vabre (Trimarans ORMA): 10 days 38 minutes and 43 secondes with an average speed of 19,18 knots (2007).
Discovery Route (Cadix - San Salvador): 7 days 10 hours 58 minutes and 53 secondes (1st May 2007)
Miami - New York : 1 day 11 hours 5 minutes and 20 secondes (4th June 2007)
24 hour distance record for sailing: 794 milles (average: 33.08 knots) (20th July 2007)
North Atlantic crossing: 4 days 3 hours 57 minutes 54 secondes (23rd July 2007)Further Information
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