Fédération Française de Voile
| Fédération Française de Voile FFV | |
|---|---|
| IOC nation | FRA |
| National flag |
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| Sport | Sailing |
| Official website |
www |
| HISTORY | |
| Year of formation | 1946 |
| AFFILIATIONS | |
| International federation | International Sailing Federation (ISAF) |
| ISAF members page |
www |
| ELECTED | |
| President | Jean Pierre CHAMPION |
| SECRETARIAT | |
| Address |
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| Secretary General | Jean Claude Meric |
The French Sailing Federation known as the FFV or Fédération Française de Voile is recognised by the International Sailing Federation as the governing body for the sport of sailing in France.
History
The federation was originally called the Fédération de yachting à voile.
Membership
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Clubs
See Category:Yacht clubs in France
There are over a 1000 recognised sailing clubs in France often run as by the local regional/city. Famous yacht club include the Yacht Club de Paris.
Famous Sailors
See Category:French sailors
Olympic Sailing
See Category:Olympic sailors of France
Offshore Sailing
See Category:French yacht racers
Offshore round the world sailing in of great significance with both the Vendee Globe and Jules Verne non stop round the World Races starting from France. Famous offshore French sailors include.
Eric Tarbley
Michel Desjoyeaux
Marine Industry
The marine industry is strong in France and while there are to many to mention all the largest brands of the French marine industry are.
Boat Builders
Other brands include Plastimo, NKE and Zodiac
References
External links
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