Team France are vowing to try to make the next America's Cup in Auckland despite having their base gutted by fire.

Their headquarters in the sailing stronghold of Lorient was destroyed by a blaze last weekend, with the team saying it was "extremely fortunate" there were no casualties.

Luckily most of the team's equipment and boats, including the foiling catamaran they used in Bermuda last year, were being stored elsewhere.

EMIRATES TEAM NZ Emirates Team New Zealand bear down on Team France during America's Cup racing in Bermuda in 2017

"This has no impact whatsoever on our motivation and our campaign for the next edition of the Cup," Team France skipper Franck Cammas said in a statement.

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"It's a real shame to witness the destruction of an innovative building built some 20 years ago by the town of Lorient with the aim of accommodating a series of key sailing projects on the international stage. This fantastic initiative by the town has provided sailors with some high-performance technical means, on a par with the far-reaching ambitions of professional sailing teams.

GETTY IMAGES Team France boss Franck Cammas lost plenty of memories in the blaze that gutted the syndicate's base in Lorient.

"I hope that a new building for challenges will quickly see the light of day so that this great idea continues to bear fruit.

"I'd like to pass on my heartfelt thanks to all the firefighters who battled to get the fire under control throughout the night. We've also received a massive amount of messages of support, which is really heart-warming. This fire has nevertheless seen something that is a symbol of the majority of my professional career go up in flames."

Cammas' team debuted in the America's Cup in Bermuda with a promising campaign despite being the first team eliminated.

While they have had some reservations about the change to monohulls taken by new America's Cup holders Emirates Team New Zealand, they have maintained an enthusiasm to be involved in Auckland 2021.

They received a setback late last year when long-time sponsor Groupama pulled out. Cammas, who is a highly respected figure in international sailing and won the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, is searching for new backers.

"Bolstered by the unfailing support of partners and supporters, Team France will continue to work hard so that France is present at the 36th America's Cup," the statement finished.

Entries for Auckland 2021 close at the end of June though late entries will be accepted with an additional US$1m fee.

Britain's Sir Ben Ainslie is chasing the Cup again with Team UK, the New York Yacht Club has challenged with their American Magic syndicate, and there are expected to be two challengers from Italy. A second American challenge is in the wind while there have been whispers of interest from Norway and Switzerland.