The first Action4Europe Regatta The number of entries for the 2026 event is already almost unprecedented, with 35 sailors registered. This figure has only been surpassed by the Antwerp City Cup, which will take place in 2024 on the... Lac de L’Eau d’Heure The previous year's event, which took place with 36 participating sailors, has been surpassed. Since then, this regatta has been organized by the host club. SNOW continued as an Easter egg.
The French Open However, it has the chance to set a record in terms of international participation. The 35 sailors represent 11 nations. The regatta in Belgium with 36 starters only had 9 nations represented. Seven nations are now represented in France, but only by one sailor each. This is understandable for most countries due to the distance (NOR, SWE) or because there is only one sailor there (IRL, SUIHowever, this is somewhat surprising for the largest class in Europe (GER).
In any case, the conditions on and around Lac de Lavacourt are excellent. On land, it's a regatta with everything within easy reach. Sleeping, dining, and boat moorings are all on one site, and the French cuisine leaves nothing to be desired. Loic will once again skillfully and entertainingly guide us through the evenings.
On the water, an experienced crew sets the courses and also takes into account the wind changes necessary in an inland waterway.
The French Class Association is already celebrating a great success with this regatta.
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