Franck Cammas

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Franck Cammas (born the 22 December 1972 in Aix-en-Provence) is a French yachtsman^[1]. He has lived in Brittany since his victory in the Challenge Espoir Crédit Agricole in 1994. After completing a two year maths course for the ‘Grandes écoles’, as well as a piano academy, Franck Cammas finally opted for a career in sailing. In 1997, at the age of 24, he won the Solitaire du Figaro and a year later helmed his first trimaran by the name of Groupama. Despite his late entry into competition, he is one of the most talented and respected sailors in the ORMA world.

The sea isn't his only passion. Indeed, he also practices skiing and several board sports. He is also a father to two little girls.

Currently skipper of the Groupama II and III trimarans, he was ORMA champion 2007. The Groupama II Trimaran is used in competitions within the ORMA championship. Groupama III is designed for a record programme.

Franck took victory in the Transat Jacques Vabre 2007 aboard Groupama II, in a time of 10 days, 38 minutes and 43 seconds.

1 Race wins
2 Records
3 External links
4 Notes

[edit] Race wins

Winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre in 2001, 2003 and 2007
Winner of the Transat Québec-Saint-Malo in 2000
Winner of all the ORMA Grands prix in 2005 and 2006
5 ORMA World Champion titles (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2007)
2 Fico-Lacoste World Champion of skippers titles (2000 and 2004)
1 Multi-Cup (2006) World Champion title
Winner of the Trophée Clairefontaine (2000 and 2006)
Winner of the Spi Ouest-France 2007 in Open 7.50

[edit] Records

Transat Jacques Vabre (Trimarans ORMA): 10 days 38 minutes and 43 secondes with an average speed of 19,18 knots (2007)^[2].
Discovery Route (Cadix - San Salvador): 7 days 10 hours 58 minutes and 53 secondes (1st May 2007)
Miami - New York : 1 day 11 hours 5 minutes and 20 secondes (4th June 2007)
24 hour distance record for sailing: 794 milles (average: 33.08 knots) (20th July 2007)
North Atlantic crossing: 4 days 3 hours 57 minutes 54 secondes (23rd July 2007)