Transat Quebec Saint Malo launches the circuit "6 cities, 6 buoys"

Back in full force for th eighth edition, the Transat Quebec Saint Malo promises to be great for competitors, but also for the spectators who will have the chance to experience the first few miles of ocean racing live from the shores of the St. Lawrence!

This is thanks to the circuit "6 cities, 6 buoys" that people can follow the early adventures of the crews who will cross the ocean, running more than 2,897 nautical miles, equivalent to 5635 km.

6 cities, 6 buoys, multiple yachts
"6 cities, 6 buoys" is a circuit designed for the general public who may stop in six communities along the East of Quebec to see the passage of the best ocean racers in the world who take the start in Quebec on July 22. La Malbaie, Rimouski, Matane, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Gaspé and Percé, spectators will have the chance to follow the journey of the crews that will pass through six buoys before passing on their way up to France. Six prizes of $ 3,000 Canadian (2300 euros) will be also given to the first boats that will cross each buoy according to the classes pre-identified by the organizing committee.

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