Semaine Olympique Francaise - Record participation in Hyeres



11:10 PM Thu 21 Apr 2011 GMT
'Laser fleet racing at sunset in 2010 - Semaine Olympique Fran?aise' Jean Marie Liot &copy
Semaine Olympique Fran?aise - With the European circuit now in full swing and many teams competing for Olympic selections, all the sailors aspiring for a spot in London are converging to the south of France in Hy?res, host of the famous 'Semaine Olympique Fran?aise'. Fourth event on the ISAF Sailing World Cup circuit, the SOF-TPM has registered this year a record number of entries with 1100 athletes from 60 nations. According to event director, Bernard Bonneau: ' The SOF has attracted lots of teams and this is a real satisfaction, however, I believe this strong participation is linked with the ...


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