A new president at the UNCL
The Union Nationale pour la Course au Large (UNCL) has renewed its leadership. Anne de Bagneaux-Savatier, previously Secretary General of the UNCL, and member of the Steering Committee for more than 20 years, was elected President in mid-December 2020 for a 3-year term. Biologist and oceanographer, 1st woman to have chaired the Société des Régates du Havre, she succeeds Jean-Philippe Cau, who stayed 5 years.
OCRN looking for a new director
The director of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), the famous institution of world ocean racing, has announced his departure for 2021. After 12 years in this position, Eddie Warden Owen will have to be replaced.
Frédéric Switala joins Kerboat Services
After 6 years in the sale of new and then used boats, Frédéric Switala joined the Kerboat Services boat cleaning network. He will open the "Golfe de Fos / Côte Bleue" agency between Port Saint Louis and Carry Le Rouet, also covering Fos sur Mer and Martigues. This is the 10th agency of the Kerboat franchise.
Movements at Star Voiles
The Gironde-based sailmaker Star Voiles sees some changes in its teams in 2021. After 30 years on the floor, the technician Jean-Jacques Frébault leaves the company. At the same time, the Star Voiles sales team was expanded with the recruitment of Théodore Blanchot.
Claudie Calabuig leaves Intermer
The head of communication of Intermer / Accastillage Diffusion Claudie Calabuig has left the company. The yachting equipment brand is currently looking for a successor.
