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Kitesurf in Easter Island


2004-01-21
Chile
112 photos


Jérémie Eloy and Fabienne D'ortoli, 2001 and 2002 world champion and 2003 vice champion, both French, are the first two kitesurfers that ever surfed on Easter Island.The performance comes from the fact that there is only two small beaches on this island and obviously they didn't want to surf only on the beaches. Everywhere else is only made of rocks which makes every take off and landing very dangerous.]]> Franck Socha 2004-01-21T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Surf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Surf
Surf in Easter Island


2004-01-29
Chile
15 photos


Surfers in Hanga Roa on Easter Island. The surfers are coming to Hanga Roa wave. A wave you can reach almost walking. Bodyboard.]]> Franck Socha 2004-01-29T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Restauration%20Moais http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Restauration%20Moais
Restoration des Moais


2004-02-03
Chile
31 photos


Moais restoration site.]]> Franck Socha 2004-02-03T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Island http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Island
Ambience of Easter Island


2004-03-02
Chile
170 photos


The Moais at Anakena.]]> Franck Socha 2004-03-02T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Tapati http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Easter%20Island/Tapati
Tapati Festival of Easter Island


2004-03-11
Chile
121 photos


A young horse rider painted with traditionnal drawings for the horse race during the Tapati (an yearly festival).]]> Franck Socha 2004-03-11T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Tony%20Vriens http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Tony%20Vriens
Tony Vriens Solar Car


2004-03-23
Australia
6 photos


Tony Vriens]]> Franck Socha 2004-03-23T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Leucate http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Leucate
Mondial du vent


2004-04-11
France
81 photos


The Mondial du Vent is a world wind-sport event where windsurfers and kitesurfers try to beat the sailing speed record. 45 knot winds.]]> Franck Socha 2004-04-11T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/K-Challenge/Thierry%20Peponnet http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/K-Challenge/Thierry%20Peponnet
Close up of Thierry Peponnet


2004-04-29
France
42 photos


Close-up of Thierry Peponnet, twice Olympic medalist in 470 dinghy. He is the skipper and the helmsman of the French challenger for the 32nd America's Cup. At home in Sète.]]> franck 2004-04-29T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/K-Challenge/Dawn%20Riley http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/K-Challenge/Dawn%20Riley
Close up of Dawn Riley


2004-05-14
France
4 photos


Portrait of Dawn Riley, General Manager of the K-Challenge.]]> franck 2004-05-14T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Finn http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Finn
European Finn Championship 2004


2004-06-01
France
36 photos


NZL 14, Dean Barker.]]> Franck Socha 2004-06-01T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/K-Challenge/Stephane%20Kandler http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/K-Challenge/Stephane%20Kandler
Close up of Stéphane Kandler


2004-06-15
France
10 photos


Stéphane Kandler, CEO of K-Challenge, the French syndicate for the 32nd America's Cup.]]> franck 2004-06-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Shandrani http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Shandrani
Shandrani


2004-07-16
Mauritius
82 photos


]]> Franck Socha 2004-07-16T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Space%20Monkeys http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Space%20Monkeys
The Space Monkeys


2004-07-19
Mauritius Island
77 photos


The Space Monkeys are a team of pro-kitesurfers in search of new thrilling experiences. They named themselves after the chimps that were sent into space as an experiment. Here they try to surf in a barrel, something that has never been done before. During this practice session, 7 sails, 4 boards, 10 fins, 5 lines, 3 handles and 5 leashes were lost or broken. No one was injured. From left: Jeff Tobias, Martin Vari, Jaime Herraiz. ]]> Franck Socha 2004-07-19T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Kite%20and%20windsurf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Kite%20and%20windsurf
Kitesurf and Windsurf in Mauritius


2004-07-21
Mauritius
22 photos


]]> Franck Socha 2004-07-21T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Island http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Mauritius/Island
Ambience of Mauritius


2004-08-12
Mauritius Island
40 photos


The lagoon around the Ile aux Cerfs.]]> Franck Socha 2004-08-12T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Valencia http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Valencia
Ambience of Valencia


2004-08-21
Spain
19 photos


Survey of the town of Valencia]]> Franck Socha 2004-08-21T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Louis%20Vuitton/Nouvelle%20Ligne http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Louis%20Vuitton/Nouvelle%20Ligne
Louis Vuitton Cup New Line


2004-10-15
Spain
97 photos


]]> Franck Socha 2004-10-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Louis%20Vuitton/Soiree%20Milliardaires http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2004/Louis%20Vuitton/Soiree%20Milliardaires
Louis Vuitton Cup New Line Cocktail Party


2004-10-16
Spain
102 photos


]]> Franck Socha 2004-10-16T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2003/New%20Zealand http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2003/New%20Zealand
Ambience of New Zealand


2004-12-15
New Zealand
147 photos


The arrival of old vessels in the Hauraki gulf surrounding Auckland.]]> Franck Socha 2004-12-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Essais%20de%20Soufflerie http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Essais%20de%20Soufflerie
Wind Tunnel Tests


2005-01-11
France
31 photos


Dimitri Nicolopoulos and André Jacques carry out windtunnel tests on the new appendages.]]> Franck Socha 2005-01-11T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Tasmanie/Kitesurf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Tasmanie/Kitesurf
Kitesurf in Tasmania


2005-01-21
Tasmania
227 photos


Jérémie Eloy seen from under.]]> Franck Socha 2005-01-21T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Tasmanie/Surf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Tasmanie/Surf
Surf in Tasmania


2005-01-26
Tasmania
37 photos


Surfer at Lighthouse beach.]]> Franck Socha 2005-01-26T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Tasmanie/Island http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Tasmanie/Island
Ambience of Tasmania


2005-01-26
Tasmania
113 photos


A beautiful clear Moon.]]> Franck Socha 2005-01-26T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Ile%20dOleron http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Ile%20dOleron
Oleron Island


2005-03-11
France
10 photos


The lighthouse of Chassiron.]]> Franck Socha 2005-03-11T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rokia/Olympia http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rokia/Olympia
Rokia Traoré at L'Olympia


2005-03-14
France
53 photos


Rokia Traoré and her band on stage.]]> Franck Socha 2005-03-14T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Test%20Carene http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Test%20Carene
K-Challenge's carene tests


2005-04-07
France
9 photos


K-Challenge design team makes the carene's tests in the Bassin d'essais des carènes in Val de Reuil. The tank measures about 600m long, the longest in Europe.]]> Franck Socha 2005-04-07T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Base%20Gandia http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Base%20Gandia
K-Challenge Base in Gandia


2005-04-12
Spain
17 photos


View from above over the K-Challenge class america and their new training base.]]> Franck Socha 2005-04-12T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Premiere%20Navigation http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Premiere%20Navigation
K-Challenge Team training in Gandia


2005-04-12
Spain
20 photos


K-Challenge is back on the water for training.]]> Franck Socha 2005-04-12T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/FRA57etFRA60 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/FRA57etFRA60
FRA 57 and FRA 60 Together


2005-04-23
Spain
1 photos


For the first time, K-Challenge sails its two boats, FRA57 and FRA60, formerly NZL57 and NZL60. NZL60 was the winner of the America's Cup 2000.]]> Franck Socha 2005-04-23T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050515-Helico http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050515-Helico
FRA 57 and FRA 60 Training together


2005-04-28
Spain
66 photos


FRA 60 has finally joined her sister ship FRA 57 on the water of Gandia.]]> Franck Socha 2005-04-28T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050515-Johnny http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050515-Johnny
FRA 60 Christening by Johnny Hallyday


2005-04-29
Spain
29 photos


Johnny Hallyday christens FRA 60. The champagne bottle broke on the hull of FRA 60.]]> Franck Socha 2005-04-29T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050518-Nav http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050518-Nav
K-Challenge Crew


2005-05-18
Spain
65 photos


Matt Cornwell. ]]> Franck Socha 2005-05-18T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050519-Nav http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050519-Nav
K-Challenge continues its Training


2005-05-19
Spain
56 photos


K-Challenge still in training with FRA 59 and FRA 60.]]> Franck Socha 2005-05-19T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Jean%20Galfione http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/Jean%20Galfione
Close up of Jean Galfione


2005-06-06
Spain
32 photos


Jean Galfione, gold medalist at pole vault in 1996 in Atlanta, is now part of K-Challenge for the 32nd America's Cup. ]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-06T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050609-Entr%20avec%2039 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050609-Entr%20avec%2039
K-Challenge Training with +39


2005-06-09
Spain
11 photos


K-Challenge and +39.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-09T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050612-Nav%20avec%20MascLat http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/K-Challenge/050612-Nav%20avec%20MascLat
K-Challenge Training with Mascalzone Latino


2005-06-12
Spain
15 photos


K-Challenge and Mascalzione Latino.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-12T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Officialtrainingregat http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Officialtrainingregat
First Official Training Regatta of Louis Vuitton Acts 4 and 5


2005-06-14
Spain
7 photos


First official training regatta between K-Challenge and +39 before the start of the Louis Vuitton Act 4 & 5.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-14T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Anna%20Kournikova http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Anna%20Kournikova
Anna Kournikova poses for Team New Zealand


2005-06-15
Spain
3 photos


Anna Kournikova, a tennis player.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Skipperpressconf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Skipperpressconf
Skippers Press Conference of Louis Vuitton Acts 4 and 5


2005-06-15
Spain
32 photos


The twelve skippers of the team of the 32nd America's Cup do their press conference together. Thierry Peponnet from K-Challenge.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Manifestation%20Iberdrola http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Manifestation%20Iberdrola
Demonstration against Iberdrola


2005-06-15
Spain
4 photos


Just before the presentation of the teams of the 32nd America's Cup, 300 people demonstrate against Iberdrola (an electricity company) for the settlement of a high-tension line on a residential area. Iberdrola is the main sponsor of Desafio Espanol, the Spanish challenger of the 32nd America's Cup.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/PresentationChinateam http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/PresentationChinateam
Presentation of China Team


2005-06-16
Spain
5 photos


For the first time, a Chinese team takes part in an America's Cup. China Team has made a partnership with Le Défi Français.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-16T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day1 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day1
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 4 Day 1


2005-06-16
Spain
71 photos


United Internet Team Germany.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-16T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day2 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day2
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 4 Day 2


2005-06-17
Spain
61 photos


Desafio espanol 2007.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-17T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day3 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day3
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 4 Day 3


2005-06-18
Spain
120 photos


Luna Rossa.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-18T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day4 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day4
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 4 Day 4


2005-06-18
Spain
155 photos


Victory Challenge.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-18T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day4-JuanCarlos http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day4-JuanCarlos
King Juan Carlos visits Louis Vuitton Cup Act 4


2005-06-19
Spain
14 photos


King Juan Carlos pays a visit to the Louis Vuitton Cup teams.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-19T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day5 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct4Day5
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 4 Day 5


2005-06-20
Spain
135 photos


Shosholoza.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-20T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct5Day2 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct5Day2
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 5 Day 2


2005-06-23
Spain
47 photos


Fleet Race.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-23T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct5Day1 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct5Day1
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 5 Day 1


2005-06-24
Spain
51 photos


Fleet race.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-24T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Ollin%20Stevens http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/Ollin%20Stevens
Olin Stephens, a legendary designer


2005-06-24
Spain
7 photos


Mr Olin Stephens is a legendary Naval Architect. During a long and prestigious career starting up in 1927, he achieved more than 2000 yacht designs. Mr. Stephens also designed a number of America's Cup winners.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-24T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct5Day3 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct4-5/LVCupAct5Day3
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 5 Day 3


2005-06-26
Spain
75 photos


Fleet Race.]]> Franck Socha 2005-06-26T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Shandrani http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Shandrani
Downwinder till Ile aux Cerfs


2005-07-15
Mauritius Kingdom
82 photos


Traditionnal Mauritius lagoon fisherman boat.]]> Franck Socha 2005-07-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rodrigues/Kitesurf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rodrigues/Kitesurf
Kitesurf in Rodrigues Island


2005-07-18
Mauritius Kingdom
162 photos


Jérémie surfs a big wave named by us "The Step" .]]> Franck Socha 2005-07-18T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rodrigues/Island http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rodrigues/Island
Ambience of Rodrigues Island


2005-07-19
Mauritius
36 photos


Fishermen.]]> Franck Socha 2005-07-19T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Fabienne/Glamour http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Fabienne/Glamour
Close up of Fabienne D'Ortoli


2005-07-24
Mauritius
21 photos


Fabienne D'Ortoli, kitesurfer pro, at the time of a shooting in Rodrigues Island.]]> Franck Socha 2005-07-24T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050821 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050821
Training of K-Challenge in Malmo


2005-08-21
Sweden
4 photos


A few days before the beginning of the Louis Vuitton Cup Act 6, K-Challenge starts training in Malmo.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-21T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050822 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050822
Second day of K-challenge training in Malmo


2005-08-22
Sweden
12 photos


Thierry Douillard settles the gybe.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-22T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050823 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050823
Training regatta between K-Challenge and BMW Oracle


2005-08-23
Sweden
12 photos


Today, K-Challenge raced twice against BMW Oracle.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-23T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050824_Skippers%20PC http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050824_Skippers%20PC
Skippers Press Conference in Malmo


2005-08-24
Sweden
14 photos


Skippers Press Conference. Thierry Peponnet from K-Challenge.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-24T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050825_Jour%201 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050825_Jour%201
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 6 Day 1


2005-08-25
Sweden
24 photos


Alinghi.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-25T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050825_Jour%202 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050825_Jour%202
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 6 Day 2


2005-08-26
Sweden
93 photos


K-Challenge.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-26T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050825_Jour%203 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050825_Jour%203
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 6 Day 3


2005-08-27
Sweden
27 photos


K-Challenge.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-27T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050828_Jour%204 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050828_Jour%204
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 6 Day 4


2005-08-28
Sweden
10 photos


An old sailboat.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-28T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050829_jour%205 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050829_jour%205
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 6 Day 5


2005-08-29
Sweden
80 photos


China Team.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-29T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050830_jour%206 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct6/20050830_jour%206
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 6 Day 6


2005-08-30
Sweden
21 photos


China Team.]]> Franck Socha 2005-08-30T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct7/20050902_Prince http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct7/20050902_Prince
Henrick, Prince Consort of Denmark on board K-Challenge


2005-09-02
Sweden
9 photos


HRH Henrick Prince Consort of Denmark on board a K-Challenge boat during the Louis Vuitton Cup Act 7 in Malmo. Talking with Thierry Peponnet and Marc Bouet.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-02T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct7/20050902_fleet%201 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct7/20050902_fleet%201
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 7 Day 1


2005-09-02
Sweden
15 photos


Fleet Race.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-02T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct7/20050903_Fleet%202 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct7/20050903_Fleet%202
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 7 Day 2


2005-09-03
Sweden
91 photos


Fleet Race. Alinghi and Luna Rossa.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-03T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rollerski http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Rollerski
Rollerski World Championship


2005-09-11
France
50 photos


Start of the 25 km pursuit race. Number 129: Thomsen Sune from Denmark.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-11T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Onboard http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Onboard
On board K-Challenge boat


2005-09-26
Sicilia
42 photos


Crew.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-26T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Ambiances%20Trapani http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Ambiances%20Trapani
Ambience of Trapani


2005-09-28
Sicily
16 photos


Harbour.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-28T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Conf%20de%20presse http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Conf%20de%20presse
Skippers Press Conference in Trapani


2005-09-28
Sicily
5 photos


Thierry Peponnet for K-Challenge.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-28T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Louis%20Vuitton%20Act%208%20Day%201 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Louis%20Vuitton%20Act%208%20Day%201
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 8 Day 1


2005-09-29
Sicily
24 photos


BMW Oracle.]]> Franck Socha 2005-09-29T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Louis%20Vuitton%20Act%208%20Day%204 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/LVCupAct8/Louis%20Vuitton%20Act%208%20Day%204
Louis Vuitton Cup Act 8 Day 4


2005-10-02
Sicily
10 photos


Match racing between K-Challenge and China Team.]]> Franck Socha 2005-10-02T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Chili/Ambiances http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Chili/Ambiances
Ambience of Chile


2005-11-15
Chile
31 photos


Cart.]]> Franck Socha 2005-11-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Chili/Fabienne http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Chili/Fabienne
Kitesurf with Fabienne d'Ortoli in Chile


2005-11-17

32 photos


Fabienne, world champion of Kitesurf.]]> Franck Socha 2005-11-17T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Chili/Marc%20Gondard http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2005/Chili/Marc%20Gondard
Kitesurf with Marc Gondard in Chile


2005-11-17
Chile
40 photos


Marc Gondard is one of the first to practise kitesurf. Specialised on speed but also on shape, he gets his own workshop in Morocco.]]> Franck Socha 2005-11-17T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/Windsurf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/Windsurf
Windsurf in Cape Verde


2006-01-27

18 photos


]]> Franck Socha 2006-01-27T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/Ambiances http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/Ambiances
Ambience of Cape Verde


2006-01-27
Cape Verde
15 photos


Santa Maria, Island of Sal.]]> Franck Socha 2006-01-27T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/KitesurfJeremie http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/KitesurfJeremie
Kitesurf with Jérémie Eloy in Cape Verde


2006-01-27
Cape Verde
42 photos


Jérémie Eloy "The Frenchie" , one of the best kitesurfers in the world, goes to Cap Vert to ride the very well known wave of Punta Preta on the Island of Sal.]]> Franck Socha 2006-01-27T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/SurfBodyboard http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/SurfBodyboard
Surf and Bodyboard in Cape Verde


2006-01-27
Cape Verde
56 photos


Bodyboarder capverdien.]]> Franck Socha 2006-01-27T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/PortraitJeremie http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/CapVert/PortraitJeremie
Close up of Jérémie Eloy in Cape Verde


2006-01-29
Cape Verde
9 photos


Jérémie Eloy in Santa Maria Bay.]]> Franck Socha 2006-01-29T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/PremNav http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/PremNav
First Sailing for Areva Challenge


2006-04-08
Spain
23 photos


Areva Challenge sails for the first time.]]> Franck Socha 2006-04-08T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/NavEntrainement http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/NavEntrainement
First Training of Areva Challenge in Valencia


2006-04-10
Spain
26 photos


With 20 knots of wind, Areva Challenge began his training in Valencia.]]> Franck Socha 2006-04-10T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ABord2 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ABord2
Navigation on board Areva Challenge


2006-05-06
Spain
48 photos


Last navigation for Areva Challenge team before Act 10. Grinders: Yann Maillet and Albert Jacobsoone.]]> Franck Socha 2006-05-06T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct10 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct10
Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 10


2006-05-08
Spain
55 photos


Match racing between Areva Challenge and +39 Challenge]]> Franck Socha 2006-05-08T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ABord1 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ABord1
On board Areva Challenge


2006-05-09
Spain
20 photos


Last training for Areva Challenge team before Act 10. Thierry Peponnet, helmsman.]]> Franck Socha 2006-05-09T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/SkipperPressConf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/SkipperPressConf
Skippers Press Conference in Valencia


2006-05-10
Spain
5 photos


Thierry Peponnet, skipper de l'équipe française Areva Challenge.]]> Franck Socha 2006-05-10T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct11/Act11 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct11/Act11
Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 11


2006-05-19
Spain
24 photos


Louis Vuitton Cup Act 11 Start of the fleet race.]]> Franck Socha 2006-05-19T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct11/Helico http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct11/Helico
Aerial View of Fleet Race Act 11


2006-05-20
Spain
131 photos


Start of the fleet race.]]> Franck Socha 2006-05-20T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct12/Day123 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct12/Day123
Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 12 Day 1-3


2006-06-22
Spain
48 photos


Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 12 Day 2 Match racing between Areva Challenge and BMW Oracle Racing]]> Franck Socha 2006-06-22T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct12/Day467 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct12/Day467
Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 12 Day 4-7


2006-06-25
Spain
38 photos


Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 12 Day 6 Match racing between Victory Challenge and United Internet Team Germany]]> Franck Socha 2006-06-25T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct12/Day910 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/LVCupAct12/Day910
Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 12 Day 9+10


2006-06-30
Spain
50 photos


Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 12 Day 9 Semi-Finals Emirates Team New Zealand]]> Franck Socha 2006-06-30T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Rodrigues http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Rodrigues
Jérémie Eloy in Rodrigues Island


2006-07-21
Rodrigues Island
69 photos


Jérémie Eloy.]]> Franck Socha 2006-07-21T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/MinistreChantierCiotat http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/MinistreChantierCiotat
The French Minister Jean-François Lamour on the FRA 93 construction site


2006-10-07
France
6 photos


Stéphane Kandler, CEO of K-Challenge and The French Minister Jean-François Lamour.]]> Franck Socha 2006-10-07T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ChantierLaCiotat http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ChantierLaCiotat
Construction site of Areva Challenge FRA 93


2006-10-07
France
24 photos


Stratification of the FRA 93.]]> Franck Socha 2006-10-07T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ArriveeFRA93 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/ArriveeFRA93
Arrival of the FRA 93 at Areva Challenge's base


2006-11-15
Spain
29 photos


After 3 days of travel between La Ciotat, France where he has been built and Valencia in Spain, the FRA 93 finally arrived the 15th November at Areva Challenge's base.]]> Franck Socha 2006-11-15T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/BaptemeFra93 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/BaptemeFra93
Christening of FRA 93


2006-11-24

40 photos


Jean-Marc Barr, FRA 93's godfather and Stéphane Kandler, CEO of Areva Challenge]]> Franck Socha 2006-11-24T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/Portfolio http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/Portfolio
Portfolio of Areva Challenge's Team


2006-12-07
Spain
23 photos


Portfolio of all the crew members of Areva Challenge, the French challenger to the 32nd America's Cup with the theme: "What are they doing on board?" Jean Galfione, grinder "What are they doing on board? "]]> Franck Socha 2006-12-07T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/PremNavFRA93 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2006/Areva-Challenge/PremNavFRA93
First Sailing of FRA 93


2006-12-13
Spain
31 photos


FRA 93, the new french class america for the 32nd America's Cup, sails for the first time]]> Franck Socha 2006-12-13T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/PortraitDawnRiley http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/PortraitDawnRiley
Close up of Dawn Riley


2007-01-10
Spain
6 photos


Dawn Riley, Areva Challenge general manager, is the only woman who won the America's Cup]]> Franck Socha 2007-01-10T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/BriseFRA93 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/BriseFRA93
30 Knots of Wind


2007-02-18
Spain
36 photos


Areva Challenge is training with 30 knots of wind]]> Franck Socha 2007-02-18T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Victory%20Redbull http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Victory%20Redbull
Aerobatics of Victory Challenge


2007-02-22
Spain
22 photos


Victory Challenge (swedish challenger) and its main sponsor Redbull do the show over the America's cup harbour for the christening of their new boat for the 32nd America's cup]]> Franck Socha 2007-02-22T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/Helico http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/Helico
Aerial View of a FRA 93's training


2007-02-23
Spain
109 photos


FRA 93 is training with 25 knots of wind]]> Franck Socha 2007-02-23T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/ValenciaTown http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/ValenciaTown
Valencia


2007-03-14

27 photos


]]> Franck Socha 2007-03-14T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Unveiling%20Shosholoza http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Unveiling%20Shosholoza
Unveiling of Shosholoza Base


2007-03-31
Spain
32 photos


Shosholoza drops the skirt of their boat during a show]]> Franck Socha 2007-03-31T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/TeamBulbs http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/TeamBulbs
Bulbs


2007-04-01
Spain
35 photos


Before the beginning of the Louis Vuitton Cup Act 13, each team drops the skirt of their boat.]]> Franck Socha 2007-04-01T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/DesignersPressConf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/DesignersPressConf
Designers Press Conference


2007-04-01
Spain
13 photos


After years of work, each team show us their new boat before the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup]]> Franck Socha 2007-04-01T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/SkippersPressConf http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/SkippersPressConf
Skippers Press Conference


2007-04-02
Spain
18 photos


]]> Franck Socha 2007-04-02T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/LVCup/Act13/Day1 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/LVCup/Act13/Day1
Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 13 Day 1


2007-04-03
Spain
88 photos


Fleet Race]]> Franck Socha 2007-04-03T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/LVCup/Act13/Day2 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/LVCup/Act13/Day2
Valencia Louis Vuitton Cup Act 13 Day 2


2007-04-04
Spain
127 photos


Fleet Race]]> Franck Socha 2007-04-04T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/GerardHoltz http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/Areva-Challenge/GerardHoltz
Gérard Holtz, 18th man of Areva Challenge


2007-04-04
Spain
26 photos


For the second day of the Act 13, Gérard Holtz is on board Areva Challenge's boat]]> Franck Socha 2007-04-04T14:15Z http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/LVCup/Act13/MatCassePiu39 http://www.francksocha.com/view.php?path=2007/LVCup/Act13/MatCassePiu39
Mast broken for +39


2007-04-04
Spain
21 photos


During the second day of the Act 13, the italian boat +39 broke his mast after a contact with the german boat United Team Internet Germany]]> Franck Socha 2007-04-04T14:15Z