(l to r) Gerard Petipas, Skipper, Franck Cammas, Director General of Groupama, Jean Azema, Mayor of Lorient, Norbert Metairie, , Groupama President, JL Baucherel

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(l to r) Gerard Petipas, Skipper, Franck Cammas, Director General of Groupama, Jean Azema, Mayor of Lorient, Norbert Metairie, , Groupama President, JL Baucherel

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(l to r) Gerard Petipas, Skipper, Franck Cammas, Director General of Groupama, Jean Azema, Mayor of Lorient, Norbert Metairie, , Groupama President, JL Baucherel photo copyright Pilpre Arnau taken at and featuring the Volvo 70 class

Volvo 70

Gerard Petipas christens Volvo Ocean 70 Groupama 4
French sailing great Gerard Petipas, who brings a direct link to one of the most celebrated figures in the sports history, officially christened a new era for his country in the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday.