Groupama christened by legend Gerard Petipas

6:27 PM Sat 11 Jun 2011 GMT

'French sailing great Gerard Petipas, 71, officially christens Groupama in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Petipas set the seal on France?s first entry in monohull sailing?s premier offshore event since 1993-94, in Lorient which will be staging the French stopover for the race when it passes through Europe next year. - Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12' Pilpr? Arnaud Click Here to view large photo

Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. On June 11, 2011 in Lorient, France, Gerard Petipas, the French sailing legend dawned a new era for his country by the christening of Groupama. ? Gerard Petipas placed the seal on Groupama which is France's first entry in monohull sailing's premier offshore event since 1993-'94. Groupama was christened in Lorient, which also happens to be hosting the French stopover for the VOR when it passes through Europe this coming year. ? The 71-year-old Grand Old Man of French sailing was a fitting figure to christen Franck Cammas's boat. ? His glittering career included a 15-year ...

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