The attractions of the Groupama Race

Everything is there to make this competition a classic offshore race:

• 600 milles windward and leeward race
• a race wich is both offshore and coastal
• 2 favourite sailing directions, downwind and into the wind: a giant Olympic course
• exceptionnal beauty, the course goes along the reef and in a lagoon which is registered on the UNESCO World heritage List
• favourable weather conditions (28 degrees water!)
• a region where you find the best sailors in the world (Australia and New-Zealand)
• local sailors seasoned and motivated.