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55th SNIM regatta
April 7 – 13, 20207 days
- Start and finish
- Marseille, France
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Organizer
About the event
The 55th SNIM Regatta in Marseille is an international sailing week with excellent organization. Marseille is a historic maritime city with beautiful architecture, promenades and stunning views from the sea.
If you are new to yachting, this is not a problem. Under the guidance of a skipper, you will gain the necessary experience and will have the whole spectrum of vivid emotions from sailing competitions. The regatta takes place in the waters of the old city, next to the Château d'If, which is sometimes used as a sign in a race. The whole fleet stays in the old marina in the city center, each boat has its own place. The program has one overnight race (starting at 15:00 and finishing at 01:00 - 03:00), and 3 days of racing in the bay with loops and different routes.
The view of Marseille at night in the light of spotlights from the sea is unforgettable. In your free time you can visit the numerous attractions of the city: Château d'If, Longchamp Palace, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, Marseille Cathedral and many others.
Offers and pricing
One place in the team
€1,350per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Airplane tickets and the common fund is not included in the price
Taking part with your own boat?
Open event: skippers add their own boat and sell its places here. Staff check every offer before visitors see it.
Itinerary
- Tuesday
Training day We will get together a few days before the regatta to get ready for the race. In your free time, you will have the opportunity to walk around the city and see its many attractions.
- Wednesday
Training day Training on the water makes it possible to learn to work in sync with your teammates, to divide roles on a yacht, to have more coordinated work.
- Thursday
Training day Today is the last training day before the official opening of the regatta.
- Friday
8:00 - 17:00 - Crew registration Arrival of crews at the port of Marseille.
- Saturday
9:30 - Briefing 11:00 - Start of the regatta After all the training days, the real competitive days finally begin! You will feel the real excitement and adrenaline!
- Sunday
9:30 - Briefing 11:00 - Start of the regatta Second race day. You already know what to expect from your rivals and from members of your crew, the race is becoming more interesting.
- Monday
9:30 - 11:00 - Briefing 11:00 - Start of the regatta 19:00 - Announcement of the results and award ceremony This is the last race day and today we will know the final results. We wish you to be among the winners!
Location
The regatta will take place in the waters of Marseille, France. In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to visit the sights of the city: Château d'If, Longchamp Palace, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, Marseille Cathedral and many others.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather.
Clothing:
- windbreaker and pants or shorts;
- shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece);
- adjustable hat/cap;
- gloves.
We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind.
Yachting shoes should be:
- light, with non-slip white outsole;
- with the fixed heel;
- with a tightly closed nose.
During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.