Oman Sail’s Team BAE Systems finished fourth yesterday at the 2012 edition of the Tour de France a la Voile – one of the sport’s toughest offshore competitions – just one point off the podium.
Just six points separate Team BAE Systems from the coveted Tour de France a la Voile podium after another robust performance in the shortened offshore race to Gruissan on Saturday plus the three inshore races today which all confirmed the team's preference for a strong breeze.
With the Atlantic stage of the 2012 Tour de France a la Voile now completed following the final technical race in Talmont Saint Hilaire yesterday, Team BAE Systems is lying in fourth place overall and champing at the bit in anticipation of the light Mediterranean breezes.
Once again a fabulous display in the Grand Prix Guyader today with racing from the Dragon, Imoca, M34, Longtze, Open 7.50 and Mach 6.50 classes. More than ever a true sailing festival provided for the general public by the event organizers and their partners. This morning saw a particularly special and timely welcome for events with the arrival of the Danneborg, the Danish Royal family’s yacht that docked in the port of Rosmeur.
From April 21 to 25 Franck Cammas and the Groupama Sailing Team, supported by the Groupama skipper's partner for the fourteenth consecutive year, will compete in the Spi Ouest France - La Trinite-sur-Mer on their M34; the new boat for the "Tour de france a la Voile" .