Barcelona has put forward the proposal to be start venue for the Europa Race on the weekend of 17-20 May 2012. The majority of those teams previously signed up for the event, have confirmed their interest in racing between the host cities on the scheduled dates.
For the competitors in the IMOCA class, the opportunity to do battle with each other prior to the Vendée Globe is the priority.
A shortened programme with real competitive appeal
Today, the city of Barcelona immediately made public its desire to play host to those participating in the Europa Race in the best possible conditions, as well as expressing its support for the IMOCA class.
The contacts are involved with other partners, namely the Cascais Nautical Club (at the mouth of the Tagus River) and the City of La Rochelle, as well as the various teams involved.
Already playing a role in the organisation of the Europa Race, IMOCA is relying on the vast body of work carried out in the build-up to this event by the technical teams already in place and, most notably, Race Director Jacques Caraës. The skippers’ desire to get out on the water prior to the Vendée Globe will be the force behind making this happen.
From Mer et Media / IMOCA
© Jacques Vapillon / Europa Race
For the competitors in the IMOCA class, the opportunity to do battle with each other prior to the Vendée Globe is the priority.
A shortened programme with real competitive appeal
Today, the city of Barcelona immediately made public its desire to play host to those participating in the Europa Race in the best possible conditions, as well as expressing its support for the IMOCA class.
The contacts are involved with other partners, namely the Cascais Nautical Club (at the mouth of the Tagus River) and the City of La Rochelle, as well as the various teams involved.
Already playing a role in the organisation of the Europa Race, IMOCA is relying on the vast body of work carried out in the build-up to this event by the technical teams already in place and, most notably, Race Director Jacques Caraës. The skippers’ desire to get out on the water prior to the Vendée Globe will be the force behind making this happen.
From Mer et Media / IMOCA
