The Globe 40 Warm Up - Leg 2 is a key stage to prepare for the official race in 2025. This course st ... arts on October 2nd from the Cape Verde Islands, crosses the South Atlantic, rounds the Cape of Good Hope, and reaches Réunion Island. Over more than 7,000 nautical miles, participants will face varied conditions, from tropical calms to storms in the Great Southern Ocean. This challenge will be the perfect opportunity to train in extreme conditions before the main event.
Sailors, here you are at the start of the first leg of this Indian Ocean challenge, aboard a Figaro, ... ready to tackle one of the most iconic passages in sailing: the Cape of Good Hope. Its powerful winds and formidable currents will make this sprint a true test of speed and control. Navigating around this legendary cape requires absolute precision and great expertise to tame the demanding conditions. This strategic passage will be your first major challenge, combining speed, tactics, and strategy to successfully round this mythical cape and launch your adventure across the Indian Ocean.
Welcome to the TAAF, the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Wild and barren, these isolated territ ... ories host scientists who need to be regularly supplied. This vital mission is carried out by the ship Marion-Dufresne, which sets sail four times a year from Réunion to supply the three districts of the Southern Lands. This special edition of the TAAF Tour was designed by BlackPanther BSP! Take the helm of a Super Maxi 100 and explore the Crozet archipelago, the Kerguelen Islands, Saint-Paul, and Amsterdam. Watch majestic albatrosses and visit penguins, gorfous, petrels, and sea lions along your journey... And if you manage to surpass BlackPanther BSP on this challenging course, you’ll win 1,000 credits!
A record attempt that links Europe to Mauritius. This route is marked by the constant trade winds of ... the South Atlantic, but also by delicate passages through the Indian Ocean. A sustained speed will be required to break the record while navigating in often unpredictable open sea conditions.
Act 5 of the Ocean Fifty Cup takes place in the idyllic setting of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from Oct ... ober 16th to 20th. Sainte-Maxime transforms into a playground for the spectacular Ocean Fifty fleet, offering four intense days of close-contact regattas and offshore racing. The autumn conditions of the Mediterranean add an extra challenge for the skippers, who will have to juggle between fickle winds and technical maneuvers. Sainte-Maxime, with its Provençal charm and warm atmosphere, provides an exceptional backdrop for this competition. It’s a must-attend event for sailing and high-performance enthusiasts.
This thrilling race takes you through the Mozambique Channel, between the southeast coast of Africa ... and Madagascar. Sailors will have to contend with powerful currents and unpredictable winds, all while admiring the wild beauty of this region. One of the key moments lies in the strategic decision to round Madagascar to port or starboard, with each option presenting its own challenges. After your stopover in Durban, you will board an IMOCA for this leg, adding a new technical dimension to the race. This sprint demands both mastery of the elements and quick tactical decisions, making it one of the most challenging events of the season.
In this festive race, you, the skippers, will have to brave the whims of autumn weather. With unpred ... ictable conditions, navigation becomes both perilous and exciting, adding a dose of challenge and fun. Be ready to face shifting winds and rough seas while enjoying this one-of-a-kind adventure.
The Vendée Globe is more than just a sailing race; it’s the ultimate solo challenge, non-stop and un ... assisted. Each skipper, alone against the ocean, faces extreme conditions where every decision can change everything. With 40 skippers ready to set off on November 10, 2024, this edition promises to be exceptional.On Virtual Regatta, this adventure becomes accessible to everyone. The 2024 edition is set to be epic with the introduction of the 3D Marina, an immersive environment where you prepare your boats and compete against thousands of other players online. It’s the ultimate racing simulation, where strategy and resource management will lead you to victory or shipwreck.Take on the largest community of eSailors and dive into the authentic experience of an offshore race from home. Join us and prove you have what it takes to be a real skipper!