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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.


Visit the team website cammas-groupama.com
  • Groupama Sailing Team shore crew check their sails in their team base, in the Downtown Miami Race Village, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
    11 May 2012
    Shore touch keeps boats in tip-top shape

    Shore crews are feeling the heat in more ways than one as they toil in sweltering temperatures while attempting to maximize every repair and maintenance task so their sailors can gain an edge on the racetrack.Read More

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    10 May 2012
    Mirror image results leave race perfectly poised

    Ahead on the leaderboard, behind on the water - the 'mirror image' finishing positions of the main challengers on Leg 6 mean the Volvo Ocean race 2011-12 is impossibly tight with three offshore legs…Read More

  • PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG, skippered by Ken Read from the USA, celebrate finishing first, on leg 6 from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
    10 May 2012
    At a glance: May 10, 2012

    What's the latest in the Volvo Ocean Race? Find out right here.Read More

  • The sun shines through clouds for Groupama Sailing Team during leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA.
    9 May 2012
    Groupama edge Telefónica for final podium place

    Groupama withstood relentless pressure from Telefónica to take the final podium position on Leg 6 -- and leave the battle for overall honours in the Volvo Ocean Race desperately close with three legs to go.Read More

  • PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG, skippered by Ken Read from the USA, take first place, on leg 6 from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA, during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
    9 May 2012
    Miami triumph for PUMA and Read

    A bearded and beaming PUMA skipper Ken Read enjoyed a glorious homecoming and a second consecutive leg win on Wednesday after an intense match race with close rivals CAMPER that has thrown the overall…Read More

  • Rome Kirby trimming the Code 0 to leeward with Kelvin Harrap on the helm. Onboard PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG during leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA.
    8 May 2012
    CAMPER keep up pressure, Groupama play cat and mouse

    CAMPER are not letting up on their relentless attack on longstanding Leg 6 leaders PUMA as the sun sets ahead of the final day’s racing to Miami, while behind them Groupama and Telefónica slug it…Read More

  • Thomas Coville trimming the kite, onboard Groupama Sailing Team during leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA.
    8 May 2012
    Coville says Telefónica scrap will last to the very end

    Groupama watch captain Thomas Coville says the French team are relishing the boat on boat battle they are currently waging for third place with overall race leaders Telefónica.Read More

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    8 May 2012
    Top four in double match race to Miami

    Having emerged from a windless day with their precious lead still intact, PUMA are still fending off second-placed CAMPER as the pair approach what could be the final strategic milestone in Leg 6 --…Read More

  • The evening shift onboard Team Telefonica during leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA.
    8 May 2012
    Telefónica and Groupama prepare to clash for third

    Telefónica were preparing to lock horns with arch-rivals Groupama once again as the race to claim a podium position in Leg 6 reaches fever pitch.Read More

  • The sunsetting on the bow onboard CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand during leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, from Itajai, Brazil, to Miami, USA.
    8 May 2012
    CAMPER pray for two-horse race

    With under 350 miles to go to the Leg 6 finish, CAMPER were today hoping that the fight for the lead was now solely between them and PUMA thanks to a 60-mile gap to Groupama and Telefónica. 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
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