Images from Lorient: A Slice of Offshore Heaven

9:18 AM Tue 5 Jul 2011 GMT

'The maxi trimaran Goupama 3 - Lorient, France' Ben Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

A section of the French port of Lorient is set aside as the first European centre for offshore racing. Located in the former submarine base Keroman, the port has become the home to many boats, sailing teams and companies specialising in offshore racing. The City of Sail Eric Tabarly, opened in April 2008, is now the showcase of French sailing. The area is completely open to the public, who are able to get up close with some of the boats that most of us can only dream about. Moored in City of Sail Eric Tabarly are Volvo 70's, MOD70's, Open ...

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