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MAP 2024, News

Nothing’s decided yet!

L'équipe communication du Winches

Crédit photo : Manon Le Guen

After 14 hours of racing, the majority of the fleet has passed the Birvideaux lighthouse

In the Proto class, the leading trio are Romain Van Enis on 969 BE SAILING; Marie Gendron on 1050 LEA NATURE; and in third place Alexandre Demange on 1048 DMG MORI SAILING ACADEMY 2.

It’s worth noting that the top two: BE SAILING and LEA NATURE are neck and neck.

In the Series, we currently have Paul Cousin on the 981 AFP GROUPE BIOCOMBUSTIBLES; followed by Amaury Guérin on the 996 GROUPE SATOV; in third place Quentin Mocudet on the 986 ASCODAL / SAVEURS & DELICES.

Withdrawals :

The 1067, skippered by Benoît Marie, retired due to a keel bolt problem.

The 539, skippered by Eve Boucher, is retiring due to a broken steering system and pilot problems.

Class Mini at Douarnenez, MAP 2024

Heading for the Birvideaux lighthouse

L'équipe communication du Winches

Crédit photo : Manon Le Guen

Excitement and concentration were the order of the day on the pontoons. The participants  were tying up all the loose ends before setting off on this 220-mile solo race.

Towing began at 5pm in the port of Tréboul. The tugs will have to take the 65 Mini 6.50s out in turn to the Bay of Douarnenez so that they can reach the start line.

The start was given at 8.30pm, 1 hour late. After crossing the start line, the skippers headed for a clearing buoy, before heading out of Douarnenez Bay and towards the Birvideaux lighthouse.

1069 and 754 did not start for medical reasons

917 did not start for personal reasons.

The 716 had its mainsail torn.

880 abandoned due to technical problems

The 423 and the 965 have been withdrawn following a collision.

The 1067 is turning back due to a keel bolt problem. We have no further information at the moment.

Class Mini at Douarnenez, MAP 2024, No classified

Tomorrow sees the start of the 20th Marie-Agnès Péron Trophy!

Agnès

Crédit photo : Manon Le Guen

This year, there are 65 boats on the list, 11 prototypes, 51 series and 4 proto-series. There are five nationalities on the start  line. And this year, 13 women will be at the start, two more than last year.

This race is going to be very fast, with the first skippers  expected within 24 hours of the start.

The general briefing took place with all the participants. Race instructions were given by Annabelle Moreau, the race director, and Didier Legrix, President of the Race Committee. Skippers  were reminded of the course, safety instructions and race rules. The start procedure was also explained.

Tomorrow morning, at 10 am, there will be a weather briefing, then at 4:30 pm the start of the towing.

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