Groupama 4 begins offshore trials

6:49 PM Mon 30 May 2011 GMT

'Groupama 4, skippered by Franck Cammas test sailing off Lorient. - Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12' Yvan Zedda &copy Click Here to view large photo

Groupama 4 skipper Frank Cammas and crew have now taken to the water to begin their first offshore trials. Since being launched on 14 May, Groupama 4 has revealed more secrets of her potential with every training session that is completed. Only this past Thursday, Franck Cammas and crew set out for a 24 hour sea trial amidst rough conditions which after all was said and done proved to be an excellent chance to see just what the new Volvo 70 was made of. Back from the first offshore sea trial, the smiles and enthusiasm were etched on the faces ...

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