Discover the CIC Normandy Channel Race:
A course of around 1000 miles in the English Channel and the Celtic Sea. Departure and return from the city of Caen in Normandy. A very high racing pace in doubles, all in complex sailing areas.
The CIC Normandy Channel Race is a magnificent journey, from Normandy to Ireland, passing through the South West coast of England and the Channel Islands.
Photos credits : Jean-Marie Liot
Class40
Length: 12.19m
Weight: 4,500Kg
Drawing air: 19m
Sail: 115m2 up close / 275m2 at the bearing
Departure and arrival in Caen
The start of the 15th edition of the CIC Normandy Channel Race will take place on Sunday 15th September in Ouistreham Bay. Arrivals are expected to start on Friday 20th September evening.
A doubles race
Created in 2010, the CIC Normandy Channel Race is a double sailing race (crew of two sailors) of about 1,000 miles (1,852 km).
An international event
With more than 18 nationalities represented since the 1st edition, the CIC Normandy Channel Race is a very international event. The welcome of foreign crews is particularly favored with the translation of all official documents, briefings and promotion in the British press among others; partnerships with foreign media have also been set up.
Event’s longevity
The year 2024 will therefore see the 15th edition of the CIC Normandy Channel Race created in 2010; annual spring race (except every 4 years in September), more than 200 skippers participated, representing a total of around 400 participations.
A 10-day program rich in animation
On the occasion of the CIC Normandy Channel Race, a village rich in animation is installed on the Quai Vendeuvre. Find all the information about the race under the local authority race info tent. A presentation of the skippers is scheduled the day before departure as well as a prize-giving ceremony as soon as the boats return. Music groups, a model ship stand, baptisms in optimist or even initiations to Stand Up Paddle will be present in the village. Come celebrate sail in Caen!
A professional organisation
The company SIRIUS EVENEMENTS specializes in nautical events and its teams have created, organized, and animated nearly 40 nautical events in France and Europe for 10 years in all registers of offshore racing or international regatta (see site www.sirius-events.com).
RACE PROGRAM
Start phase
From Friday 13th September to Sunday 15th September
Opening hours of the general public village
– Friday 13th September : from 11am to 8pm
– Saturday 14th September : from 11am to 10:30pm
– Sunday 15th September : from 8am to 6pm
Arrival phase
Saturday 21th and Sunday 22nd September
Opening hours of the public village
– Saturday 21th September : from 11am to 8pm
– Sunday 22nd September : from 11am to 6pm
The highlights of the race
– 08:00am : departure of the first Class40 from Saint-Pierre basin
– 09:45pm : arrival in the small airlock of Ouistreham
– 01:00pm: start of the race in Ouistreham harbor
Friday 20th September and Saturday 21th September
Arrival estimation for the first Class40 at Ouistreham
Animations
Find all the information about the race under the partners tent in the heart of the village
Music groups – Marching Band D’Alençon
Model ship
Baptism of optimist
Initiation of Stand Up Paddle
Stroll in old rigs on the basin