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Editorial
La Solitaire du Figaro 2011
"Let me explain the reasons for which I have chosen to accompany La Solitaire du Figaro as
main partner.
One could set them out in order of importance, but in truth, they all share one same common
value, so let us present them haphazardly, as the 8 minutes that precede the start for the
skippers on the race.
Here at Bompard, we love the sea, even if sometimes it scares us and some of us
take to it as soon as we can to enjoy the pleasure of the open ocean, the pleasure of
the moorings, the pleasure of the night under the stars, of the day, of the calm, of the
agitation and we know that she gets the better of all our clumsiness as sailors, it's
true, we love it.
We love sailors who confront the sea, competing with boats of all sizes, delicate
shells on the great oceans, from 6 to 40 meters, always with the hope to win and also
to appreciate land after days or months of effort and risk.
Here at Bompard, we like to surpass all our targets with small or large means, but
always to surpass ourselves.
Here at Bompard, we are happy with hot or cold weather, not impatient for change,
and that is also what being at sea is about.
Here at Bompard, we like the expertise of detail like that which is required to the
trimming of a sail, or of the precision of a machine for creating a beautiful cashmere
garment.
Here at Bompard, obviously we love luck, but especially we love to optimise on our
difficult crafts, like the sailor who optimises on the good winds, the strong gusts, and
right currents.
So, our company will enjoy this second edition of the offshore racing event after the
experience of the 2010 race that everyone loved so much and followed.
Surely, we will each have a favourite, but I who have chosen to support the Solitaire du
Figaro, I am happy to associate my image to all the participants of this wonderful event."
Eric Bompard
President
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