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 christened Groupama.

Despite his late entry into competition, he is one of the most talented and respected sailors in the Ocean Racing Multihull Association world.

Cammas is involved in the 2017 America's Cup as a skipper for Groupama Team France.

[3] Cammas is the father of two girls and practices other sports including skiing, boardsports and cycling.