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French offshore legend Franck Cammas and his long-term sponsor Groupama will compete in the next two editions of the Race in a boat designed by two-time race winner Juan Kouyoumdjian.


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  • Team Telefonica, skippered by Iker Martinez from Spain, approach a rounding mark, at the start of leg 7 from Miami, USA to Lisbon, Portugal, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
    21 May 2012
    Fleet drag race north towards tropical storm catapult

    Overall race leaders Team Telefónica are proving they have put their inshore loss behind them and intend to return to winning form in the Leg 7 race from to Lisbon, Portugal, taking the lead shortly…Read More

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    20 May 2012
    Abu Dhabi lead fleet out towards stormy Atlantic crossing

    Abu Dhabi led the fleet out of Miami and on towards a tropical storm that will be a deciding force in the opening 48 hours of the crucial Leg 7 race to Lisbon, Portugal.Read More

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    20 May 2012
    Top four compressed ahead of transatlantic leg start

    A tumultuous PORTMIAMI In-Port Race reduced the gap between the top four to just 14 points and left them scrambling to re-focus on what could be a key turning point in this edition of the race -- Leg 7…Read More

  • Bowman Brad Marsh signals to his crew on the start line of the Sanya Haitang Bay In-Port Race, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
    18 May 2012
    Miami in-port crews announced

    The six teams have revealed their crew line-up on the eve of the PORTMIAMI In-Port Race. CAMPER are introducing newcomer Nick Burridge, while PUMA’s Casey Smith and Groupama’s Phil Harmer are…Read More

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    18 May 2012
    Four in-ports, three legs, too close to call

    With just four in-port races and three offshore legs left to go the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 remains too close to call - and points have never been more crucial as the reunited fleet gears up to resume…Read More

  • Pro-Am Race day during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 Alicante stopover. Fleet.
    17 May 2012
    Rivals seek closing advantage with new tricks

    PUMA have momentum, Abu Dhabi have new sails while Groupama say they will have to kill you if they let slip the trick they have up their sleeve that they expect to give them a competitive edge at the…Read More

  • PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG, skippered by Ken Read from the USA, win the award for 1st place for leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, at the Prize Giving Ceremony in Miami, USA., during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
    17 May 2012
    It's a dream come true, says Read

    Local hero PUMA skipper Ken Read said winning the Leg 6 race to his home country was a dream come true as his team were officially crowned leg winners at a public prize giving ceremony at the Downtown…Read More

  • Bowman Casey Smith from Australia onboard PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG, skippered by Ken Read from the USA during the start of leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Sanya, China to Auckland, New Zealand.
    16 May 2012
    Fighting fit Smith and Harmer back from sidelines

    Fresh from the sidelines PUMA bowman Casey Smith and Groupama helmsman Phil Harmer are back to racing fitness and ready to fight for vital points on the charge to the finish.Read More

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    15 May 2012
    Alligators and snakes top bill in Everglades adventure

    Not even a close encounter with deadly reptiles in surrounding swampland could spoil the rare opportunity for Volvo Ocean Race sailors to spend time with their loved ones. Read More

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    14 May 2012
    Day of Thunder satisfies that need for speed

    Teammates became fierce rivals when six Volvo Ocean Race sailors satisfied their need for speed while on land with a breakneck NASCAR experience at Miami’s Homestead Speedway. Read More

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Crew

  • Franck Cammas from France: Skipper Skipper
    Franck Cammas
    Onboard Read More
    Franck Cammas from France: Skipper
    France
    Franck Cammas
    Skipper
    Date of Birth: 22/12/1972

    1. A talented sailor and a formidable competitor, Cammas is in his first Volvo Ocean Race but has a long record of offshore success in other events. In 73 races on Groupama boats, Cammas has racked up 60 podiums and 33 victories. A sports fanatic, he swapped boat for bike just before the race to take part in L’Étape du Tour, climbing the infamous Alpe d’Huez in impressive style.

  • Brad Marsh
    Onboard Bowman Read More
    Brad Marsh, Groupama Sailing Team.
    New Zealand
    Brad Marsh
    Bowman
    Date of Birth: 03/09/1983

    1. Got his first contact with the race as shore crew for Ericsson in 2008-09 and joined Groupama after delivering Ericsson 4 to them as their training boat. Previously a member of the Emirates Team New Zealand sailing squad for the 2006-07 Louis Vuitton Series in New Zealand.

  • Charles Caudrelier
    Onboard Helmsman / Trimmer Read More
    Charles Caudrelier from France: Helmsman/Trimmer/Navigator and in charge of performance.
    France
    Charles Caudrelier
    Helmsman / Trimmer
    Date of Birth: 26/02/1974

    1. Caudrelier trained as an officer in the merchant navy and learned to sail by dead reckoning. Although competing in his first Volvo Ocean Race, he has an enviable trophy haul including wins in the 2004 Solitaire du Figaro, the 2009 Transat Jacques Vabre and the 2010 Tour of Spain.

  • Damian Foxall
    Onboard Helmsman / Trimmer Read More
    Damian Foxall from Ireland: Helmsman/Trimmer and Crew Manager.
    Ireland
    Damian Foxall
    Helmsman / Trimmer
    Date of Birth: 07/03/1969
    • 3 Previous Volvo Ocean Races

    1. Irishman Foxall is a fluent French speaker, based in Lorient, and brings a wealth of offshore experience to the team. Won the Barcelona World Race in 2007-08 and previously competed in the Volvo on Tyco in 2001-02 finishing fourth, Ericsson 2005-06 finishing fifth and Green Dragon in 2008-09 finishing fifth.

  • Erwan Israël
    Onboard Helmsman / Trimmer Read More
    Erwan Israel from France: Trimmer/Helmsman/ Inshore Manoeuvres and in charge of safety
    France
    Erwan Israël
    Helmsman / Trimmer
    Date of Birth: 14/10/1980

    1. Making his Volvo Ocean race debut, Israel brings a diverse range of top flight experience including match racing, Tour de France, Louis Vuitton Series and Solitaire du Figaro. Sailed in the first leg before being replaced by Pages in Leg 2.

  • Laurent Pages
    Onboard Helmsman / Trimmer Read More
    Groupama Sailing Team navigator Laurent Pages from France
    France
    Laurent Pages
    Helmsman / Trimmer
    Date of Birth: 20/10/1976
    • 1 Previous Volvo Ocean Races

    1. Gained Volvo Ocean Race experience on board Telefónica Blue in 2008-09 and joined the current campaign to take charge of the sail programme. Sat out Leg 1 but was named as part of the sailing team for Leg 2.

  • Martin Krite
    Onboard Bowman / Boat Captain Read More
    Martin Krite from Sweden: Bowman and Boat Captain
    Sweden
    Martin Krite
    Bowman / Boat Captain
    Date of Birth: 08/12/1980
    • 1 Previous Volvo Ocean Races

    1. Krite is a priest as well as sailor, under-30 and member of the Ikea watch. Another veteran of the Ericsson 3 team that finished fourth last time, Krite also competed in the 2007 America’s Cup as part of the Swedish Victory Challenge.

  • Martin Strömberg
    Onboard Helmsman / Trimmer / Pitman Read More
    Martin Stromberg from Sweden: Trimmer/Pitman and Sailmaker
    Sweden
    Martin Strömberg
    Helmsman / Trimmer / Pitman
    Date of Birth: 03/04/1982
    • 1 Previous Volvo Ocean Races

    1. Part of the Ericsson 3 crew which finished fourth in the 2008-09 race, Stromberg was also a member of BMW Oracle Racing’s sail-making team at the 2006-07 America’s Cup. When on board alongside fellow Swede Martin Krite, fellow crew members refer to them as the Ikea watch.

  • Phil Harmer
    Onboard Helmsman / Trimmer Read More
    Phil Harmer from Australia: Helmsman/Trimmer/Pitman and Master Sailmaker.
    Australia
    Phil Harmer
    Helmsman / Trimmer
    Date of Birth: 26/06/1979
    • 2 Previous Volvo Ocean Races

    1. A master sailmaker, Harmer sailed with Brunel in the 2005-06 race finishing seventh and on Green Dragon in the 2008-09 race finishing fifth. Harmer was based in the UK but the change of focus has brought a lot of benefits, he says, including cheese, coffee and the chance to learn a new language.

  • Thomas Coville
    Onboard Helmsman / Trimmer Read More
    Thomas Coville: Helmsman/Trimmer for Groupama Sailing Team
    France
    Thomas Coville
    Helmsman / Trimmer
    Date of Birth: 10/05/1968
    • 1 Previous Volvo Ocean Races

    1. One of the biggest names in offshore racing, Coville won the Jules Verne Trophy in 2010 and the 1999 Transat Jacques Vabre. He also twice represented his country at the America’s Cup. Has Volvo Ocean Race experience dating back to 2001-02, when he sailed with Knut Frostad on djuice.

  • Yann Riou
    Onboard Media Crew Member Read More
    Yann Riou from France: Media Crew Member
    France
    Yann Riou
    Media Crew Member
    Date of Birth: 20/02/1974

    1. Making his Volvo Ocean Race debut, Riou is an accomplished offshore sailor in his own right and won the Mini Fastnet in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Was nominated for the Inmarsat MCM award for his work documenting the first leg.

  • Bruno Jeanjean
    Reserve Navigator / Bowman Read More
    France
    Bruno Jeanjean
    Reserve Navigator / Bowman
    Date of Birth: 02/08/1962
  • Jacques Caraës
    Media Crew Member 2 Read More
    Jacques Caraes from France: Back-up Media Crew Member
    France
    Jacques Caraës
    Media Crew Member 2
    Date of Birth: 11/12/2011
    • 1 Previous Volvo Ocean Races

    1. The most senior member of the crew, Jacques holds the Jules Verne Trophy with Groupama, and also competed in the Whitbread with Eric Tabarly in 1993.

  • Sébastien Marsset
    Pitman / Trimmer Read More
    Sebastien Marsset from France: Trimmer/Pitman/Deck Hardware and safety.
    France
    Sébastien Marsset
    Pitman / Trimmer
    Date of Birth: 15/12/1984
Groupama sailing team