An incredible week at the IMC Sailing Camp in England!
An incredible week at the IMC Sailing Camp in England!
From July 20 to 26, 2025, four interns, Julie, Pauline, Raphaël and Timothée were sent to England by FAMMAC to participate in the sailing camp of the International Maritime Confederation (IMC) of which our Federation is one of the founding members.
This sailing camp, organized by the Royal Navy Association - the British equivalent of FAMMAC - took place at the Royal Hospital School. This school is a boarding school and an independent co-educational day school for 11-18 year olds, offering a comprehensive, broad and exceptional education enriched by a unique naval heritage and adapted to the modern world. Founded in 1712 in Greenwich, London, it moved to the Suffolk countryside near Ipswich in 1933.
Between sailing lessons, water maneuvers and learning about the winds, young trainees sent by CMI member associations from all over Europe—Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, England learned a lot.
During these many water activities, they learned to work in teams, always supervised by attentive and passionate instructors, professional and caring.
Pauline, who had agreed to be team leader, considers that this week at the camp was incredible: "The atmosphere was really excellent: lots of laughter, real cohesion and friendships between French, Italian, English, German and Belgian people."
Timothée, one of the interns sent by FAMMAC from Nantes, tells us: "The atmosphere was great, with young people coming from all over Europe... A real international team, full of energy and good humor. During this week in England, we grew up, we surpassed each other, we forged bonds, and we leave with memories full of memories and our sailing degree in the bag!
Raphaël, who came from Caen where he had just finished his year in the Marine Military Preparation, wished to thank all those who made this adventure possible.
Raphaël, who came from Caen where he had just finished his year in the Marine Military Preparation, wished to thank all those who made this adventure possible. What marked him the most is the diversity of meetings in a very dynamic and warm atmosphere, where everyone found their place.
All the interns are unanimous on this week of CMI sailing camp. They all emphasize, as did Julie in her little report: "a joyful atmosphere with young people from many countries present: 'We had a good laugh and made lots of new friends!"
Pauline, Julie, Timothée and Raphaël all left with their sailing diploma and a smile to the ears. An experience that none of them will forget!
The Federal Secretary, representing the President of FAMMAC, welcomed them on their return to Paris by Eurostar on Saturday 26 July.