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LES BLEUS
THE SEA IN THEIR BLOOD!
Masters of lakes, seas and oceans !
Les bleus! From tradition to innovation, they are always at the forefront! Masters of the oceans and seas, French sailors have illustrated themselves in ocean racing and inshore regattas for decades. From Baron Bich to Loïck Peyron, Eric Tabarly, Olivier de Kersauson, or Franck Cammas, France is rich with renowned sailors who have braved the elements around France and the world to engrave their name in history. Whatever the boat, from maxi multihull, windsurfing, monohull, dinghy or skiff, the French “savoir-faire” has delivered success! Many records have been broken! No less than 46 Olympic medals have been claimed since 1900 proving that France is one of the best sailing nations in the world. For the SSL Gold Cup, the French team will align some of the best among Olympic, inshore, match racing, and offshore sailors. A strong team of women and men, Les Bleus will be united under their flag and with one goal, to add another victory to France’s impressive sailing achievements!
Statistics
THE COUNTRY
- 1200 Yacht Clubs
- 98000 Club Members
- France mainland is bordered by 4 seas and 9000 km coast
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 15 Olympic Gold Medals
- 12 Olympic Silver Medals
- 19 Olympic Bronze Medals
- 8 Vendée Globe’s and 8 Jules Verne victories
Ssl ranking
- SSL best ranked woman: 14
- SSL best ranked man: 1 (2019)
- SSL nations ranking: 7
MAIN EVENTS
- Semaine Olympique Française
- Tour de France à la Voile
- Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum
300,000
Loick Peyron, SSL Team France Captain, had sailed around the world several times, and the sum of all his navigation is 300,000 miles!! 52 Transatlantic races and four round-the-world!
The captain
Loïck Peyron
A living legend. From ‘round the World, Transatlantic and America’s Cup, few sailors have taken on so many challenges! Loïck with his spirit of sharing and helping the new generation is a true mentor for the French Team. His critical eye and mind see the potential in each sailor, offering the perfect advice, always with a note of humour!
THE LEADERS
Edward Masse
“Doudou” is Loïck Peyron first choice! The SSL Team France Captain, decided to select first the N.1, a tricky position requiring agility, speed and precision in action.
“Able to perform anything on board, physical and precise, fast and efficient, the N.1 is one the most important role on the SSL 47. Doudou’s experience in this position will bring confidence to the whole team.” Explains Loïck Peyron.
A role suited to Edouard Masse who at the age of 37 has competed in 5 Tour de France, many seasons in IRC and TP 52. At the head of his own sail loft, he is in his true element in this position dealing with sails and spinnaker, or on top of the mast!
Jean-Baptiste Bernaz
Recently crowed ILCA7 (Laser) World Champion, Jean-Baptiste Bernaz already has four Olympic Games on the clock, first Beijing in 2008 (8th), London in 2012 (10th) Rio in 2016 (5th) and Tokyo in 2020 (6th). He is now beginning on his 5th Olympic campaign, determined to win the first Olympic medal in ILCA7 for France. For Team France Captain, Loïck Peyron, JB Bernaz is a talented and accomplished athlete. “On the racing strategy as well as for the boat speed, JB will know how to bring his best to the whole team.”
Xavier Rohart
First selected through the SSL ranking, he has left his print on french sailing after 6 Olympic Campaigns in Finn and Star and a Bronze medal at the Athens Olympic Games. Coach for the French Sailing Federation, Xavier is also the SSL Team France manager, discovering talents in the rich diversity and potential of french sailors.
Xavier will bring his experience and calm to the afterguard where tactical decisions will be made to bring the French SSL 47 to victory!
THE YOUTH FACTOR
The New Generation is well represented in the Team France. Beside our Champions, the team was reinforced with three young sailors from diverse background: dinghy, Inshore, Match race… Ange Delerce, Thimothée Rossi and Calixte Benoit have quickly transited from the dinghy to inshore and match racing. The intention is to optimise the group and work for the future bringing dynamism and freshness as well as transversal backgrounds.: This is the “Bleu” spirit!
Confirmed Athletes
Potential Team Position
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1
BOW
EDOUARD MASSE
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2
MID-BOW
ANGE DELERCE
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3
PIT
JULES BIDEGARAY
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4
GRINDER
ANTONY MUNOS
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5
TRIMMER
EMERIC MICHEL
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6
TRIMMER
TIMOTHEE ROSSI
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7
MAIN TRIMMER
XAVIER ROHART
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8
HELM
JEAN-BAPTISTE BERNAZ
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9
TACTICIAN
MATHIEU RICHARD
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10
CAPTAIN
LOÏCK PEYRON
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11
FLOATER
CALIXTE BENOIT
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1
BOW
EDOUARD MASSE
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2
MID-BOW
ANGE DELERCE
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3
PIT
JULES BIDEGARAY
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4
GRINDER
ANTONY MUNOS
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5
TRIMMER
EMERIC MICHEL
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6
TRIMMER
TIMOTHEE ROSSI
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7
MAIN TRIMMER
XAVIER ROHART
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8
HELM
JEAN-BAPTISTE BERNAZ
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9
TACTICIAN
MATHIEU RICHARD
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10
CAPTAIN
LOÏCK PEYRON
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11
FLOATER
CALIXTE BENOIT
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SQUAD
| LOÏCK PEYRON | EDOUARD MASSE |
| THIBAULT JULIEN | XAVIER ROHART |
| JEAN-BAPTISTE BERNAZ | JULES BIDEGARAY |
| KEVIN PEPONNET | ANTHONY MUNOS |
| CAMILLE LECOINTRE | ALOISE RETORNAZ |
| MATHIEU RICHARD | PACO LEPOUTRE |
| ANGE DELERCE | CALIXTE BENOIT |
| EMERIC MICHEL | TIMOTHEE ROSSI |