FRENCH CLASS ANNOUNCES NEW COUPE DE FRANCE EVENT

The French Melges 24 Class Association has announced the launch of a new compettion which will enhance the spring Mediteranean circuit.

The format of a team race including three active international classes should attract all the best skippers of the world. It needs for each class to join their efforts to give the right publicity to this new event among its sailors. The revival of this Coupe de France has been initiated by the Yacht Club de France together with the French National Authority (FFV) and the three French class associations (MUMM 30, MELGES 24 and DRAGON). The date at the beginning of April and the venue of Saint Tropez should result in good public relation tool for all three classes involved.

The French Class looks forward to the full support of sailors from other countries. For further information and to give your feedback on this new event please E-mail Henri Samuel.