Le mythique voilier France, lancé en 1970 et premier bateau français à participer à la Coupe de l’America, reprend la mer pour une nouvelle saison de régates. À son bord, une équipe passionnée, entre vétérans et jeunes marins, perpétue la légende d’un bateau qui fête ses 55 ans et continue d’impressionner par sa tenue et ses performances.

Come aboard with us for one of our training sessions in Hyères harbor

Portrait of Marc Bonduelle. Interview conducted in November 2024.

🎦[Cross Portraits]🎬Episode 4️⃣: Vim & France I ✨

12mR World Championship - Porquerolles (FRA) - Prize Giving

12mR World Championship - Porquerolles (FRA) - Day 4

12mR World Championship - Porquerolles (FRA) - Day 3

12mR World Championship - Porquerolles (FRA) - Day 2

12mR World Championship - Porquerolles (FRA) - Training Day

Porquerolle's Classic 2024 - France finishes on the 2nd place on the podium in the 12 MJI category!

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A look back at the 2024 Toulon Provence Regatta in pictures.

Throughout February and until March 4th, AFCA crew members and volunteers took turns working alongside Dominique Surcouf to carry out the annual maintenance of the boat France, berthed at the Saint Pierre port in Hyères.
Dominique and Marc Bonduelle explain the work carried out.

A look back at the Europa Cup 12m JI which took place in Hyères.

Europa Cup 12m JI in Hyères from 13 to 15/10/2023. 7 boats in the 12m JI class were present, divided into two categories. France was entered against French Kiss, South Australia and Kiwi Magic in its category and the splendid "old" boats that are Eleen, Vim and Théa. Drone Images Videociel

Discovering France

France's participation in the 2023 edition of the Porquerolles Classic

Summary of the 3rd day of the regatta, June 11, 2023

Summary of the 2nd day of the regatta, June 10, 2023

France's participation in the 2023 edition of the Porquerolles Classic

Summary of the first day of the regatta, June 9, 2023

France's participation in the 2022 edition of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez.

France's participation in the 2022 edition of the Cannes Royal Regatta.

France's participation in the 2021 edition of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez.

France's participation in the 2021 edition of Les Voiles de Saint Tropez.

France's participation in the 2021 edition of the Porquerolles Classic

France's participation in the 2021 edition of the Porquerolles Classic

France's participation in the 2021 edition of the Porquerolles Classic