The double Olympic champion Nicolás Henard with his board of directors of the French de Vela

The double Olympic gold medal Nicolas Henard (Seul 88 and Barcelona 92 tornado) is the new president of the French Sailing Federation for the next four years. His candidate obtained 53% against that of Jean- Luc Denechau who had the support of only 47% of the voters. Hernard shall have a Board of Directors of 35 members. After twenty years, four full terms, leading the French Vela Federation, Jean- Pierre Champion decided not to stand for re-election and was the first to congratulate the new president. The newly appointed president is a double Olympic champion and managed to count a total of 56,938 votes against his rival's 50,790.

"We started the race in the first place, just across the exit line, but everything has been very complicated and difficult until the last meters... It is clear that I am very happy with this victory, which I owe in large part to the magnificent team that has supported me... now we have the responsibility of the command... it is price to state that we have been given the Federation in very good condition by the outgoing leaders, and that will facilitate our work..." said Nicolás Henard, who presented his new Board of Directors: Nicolas HENARD, Claire FOUNTAINE, Jean- Pierre SALOU, Sylvie HARLE, Régis BERENGUIER, Eric LIMOUZIN, Frérique PFEIFER, Henri BACCHI, MAGIER, MAGIER, Mr François, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr Valvier, Mr Valvier, Mr, Mr Valvier, Mr, Mr, Mr Valvier, Mr, Mr, Mr Valvier, Mr, Mr, Mr Valvier, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr.