Race Calendar 2023-2024
The Transat CIC
The first Transat race took place in 1960 when a handful of British Sailors made a bet to see if they could sail across the Atlantic single-handed and who could do it the fastest. The race is now held every 4 years as is considered one of the toughest transatlantic crossings due to the low-pressure systems throughout the race. The race will begin in Brest, France and finish in Charleston, US.
New York Vendée
The New York Vendée is the final qualification opportunity before the Vendée Globe. This downwind 3,600-mile crossing starts in New York and finishes in Les Sables d’Olonne.
The Vendée Globe 2024
A non-stop, unassisted, singlehanded round the world race via the three capes, the Vendée Globe is the Holy Grail for solo sailors. Setting sail from Les Sables d’Olonne every four years, the tenth edition of this race will start on 10th November 2024.
Retour á La Base
Straight after the double-handed TJV, the Retour à La Base is a 3500 NM solo transatlantic race back to base; Lorient.
You can follow the race here
Transat Jacques Vabre
Held every two years, the Transat Jacques Vabre has managed to establish itself as the toughest and longest-running two-handed Transat. The race starts in the French town of Le Havre and finishes in La Martinique. The IMOCA boats, which will cover 5800 miles (10,700km), will have to sail around the Brazilian archipelago of Fernando de Noronha and then up towards Fort de France, the finishing city.
Defi Azimut
The Defi Azimut features speed runs, a spectacular round-the-island course, and a solo offshore contest of 500 miles. These include the speed trials, 48hr D’Azimut race and the Chrono Tour de Groix.
Rolex Fastnet
The 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race starts on Sunday the 22nd of July, a double-handed offshore race starting in Cowes and finishing in Cherbourg.