In 1987, French skipper Marc Pajot took the helm of French Kiss. A revolutionary sailboat and a true emblem of French know-how, inaugurated by Jacques Chirac at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, she would take Marc Pajot and his crew all the way to the semi-finals of the America's Cup, the world's largest 12MJI class yacht race. Never has a French team made it so far up the list of winners in this legendary world sailing competition, and never before has another yacht made the Hexagone dream so big. With its extraordinary track record, it remains a symbol of excellence known and recognized the world over. This 12MJI was built in Vendée, in the middle of the pastures, in an undisclosed hangar.
After an exceptional career, French Kiss remained out of the water for over 10 years. But in 2022, just as it had drifted away from its natural element and the podiums, three enthusiasts decided to buy it and a 2nd 12MJI sailboat that also took part in the America's Cup, the "South Australia", and embark on an identical restoration. Their goal: to sail these legendary yachts once again in legendary regattas all over Europe, as well as during incentive events in Nice, and to offer as many people as possible a unique and unforgettable experience on 2 exceptional yachts.
Since 2023, French Kiss and South Australia have been sailing the finest regattas in the Mediterranean, offering you exceptional sailing incentives, and sailing team building. Incentive Nice / Team Building Nice: Whether you're a beginner, an expert, a dreamer or a passionate sailor, we invite you to discover these mythical yachts by reliving the sensations of the 1987 America's Cup in the form of a match racing event in front of the Baie des Anges in Nice!
Match racing is a nautical racing discipline in which two sailboats compete directly against each other in a series of duels, and it's also the perfect sailing team-building activity to strengthen the cohesion of your teams!
French Kiss will be pitted against South Australia at these sailing incentives in Nice.
Climb aboard one of these two legendary boats, learn to handle the sails, discover strategy, and take your team to victory! You'll relive exactly the sensations experienced by the 1987 America's Cup crews. It's an experience that's sure to stay with you forever.
Events, sailing team building, sailing incentives or "corporate" regattas aboard these iconic boats will offer an unforgettable experience for your business partners, customers, and employees.