Like every years, Douarnenez will gather some of the most famous sailors thanks to the Grand Prix Guyader. From the 2nd until 12th May 2013, a flow of sea lovers will invade the “Penn Sardin” city to enjoy a unique show on the water.
More a big party than a race, the Grand Prix Guyader gather the best ocean racing sailors and their amazing boats, the riders and their impressive wing or even the respectful Dragon. Between inshore races and speed test, sailors will compete in the fantastic bay of Douarnenez, among the most beautiful ones according to the skippers.
If we cannot dream of a better water playground, the Grand Prix Guyader offers to the public a top quality program with high level competition and a lot of activities in the race village for everybody whatever their passion and their age. From Tréboul to Rosmeur via Port Rhu, all Douarnenez city will celebrate the sea.
First called Grand Prix Petit Navire then Grand Prix Douarnenez and now Grand Prix Guyader, whatever the name of the event, since 2008 the Class40 have shown their faith to the race that is now unavoidable on the calendar. For this 2013 edition, nine talentuous teams are expected for the show.
Among the favorite, we can find Eärwen, nb 88, Class40 twice winner in 2010 and 2011 and second in 2012, will try to comes back to the first place in 2013. GDF SUEZ and Lord Jiminy, both having to withdraw at the last Normandy Channel Race, will be motivated to show what they can do. Groupe Picoty, that proved in Normandy that it can be feared, will also be there to lead the fleet. It will be the first race of the season for Lionel Régnier on his Akilaria RC2, nb 105 Deltacalor. His long experience in Class40 could be the key to bring his crew to the podium.
The Grand Prix Guyader is also the opportunity for the new comers in the class to test their boat on coastal racing before heading in the offshore category. Antoine Michel on his Pogo40 nb 57, SETTI LTD, as well as the duo Victorien Erussard and Thibault Vauchel-Camus, on board Kiwi40 nb 107 Solidaire en Peloton are in that case. Last but not least the international side of the class will be represented by British boat Momentum Ocean Racing nb 93, skippered by Emma Creighton and South African Phillippa Hutton-Squire on board Phesheya Racing nb 23.
Even if the party is on, the level of the Class40 participant reflects the one in the other category. Competition will be as though on the water as the party will be friendly once back to the bar.
No need to say that during 10 days the “Penn Sardin” city will become the ideal place for all nautical dreams …
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Grand Prix Guyader not only a show … !
By Maxime FALCONE - Association Class40
Translation by Muriel ROBIN - Association Class40
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