Fred loved the sea from a very early age. He quickly grew fond of windsurfing, which occupied much of his teenage life. He joined the French team and spent a lot of time and discipline preparing for the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics. After a short break his attention turned to sailing and 2004 marked his arrival in the prestigious Figaro class, which formed the vast majority of French sailors in recent years. Fred quickly climbed the ranks, and has enjoyed solid results in the Solitaire du Figaro. He is battling the elements each year in his Sepalumic and currently contesting the Solo Concarneau 2013.