VIEWER INFORMATION

FOLLOWING THE RACE FROM ASHORE

WHEN?

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
(Start of the regatta)

WHERE?

The starting line is located off the Société Nautique de Genève’s North Jetty. To make sure you have a good view of the start of the regatta, we recommend the following options: along the Quai de Cologny, as well as the Pré Byron, on the heights of Cologny.

SAILBOAT OUTING

The Société Nautique de Genève is open to the public throughout the weekend of the event and looks forward to welcoming all those wishing to follow the regatta. Come and watch the sailboats set sail from 8am.

FOLLOW THE RACE AROUND LAKE LÉMAN

To watch the racing boats go by, don’t hesitate to visit the many terraces and quays lining the regatta course. From Bellevue to Bouveret, via Versoix, Nyon, Morges and Lausanne on the Swiss side, and Hermance, Yvoire and Nernier on the French side. The Bouveret passage marker also allows you to see the racing boats from the shore.

ATTEND THE ARRIVAL

Join us in welcoming the sailors on their arrival, in a festive and convivial atmosphere, at the Société Nautique de Genève. The current record race time coincides with a 5:45pm finish. However, it’s best to keep an eye on the cartography to get an idea of the arrival time, depending on the weather.

OTHER WAYS TO FOLLOW THE RACE

Throughout the event, you can keep up to date with the latest race developments on the www.translemanique.ch website and on the Facebook account.

RULES FOR FOLLOWER BOATS

Respect the exclusion zone at the start.
Avoid making waves and proceed at low speed.
Do not get too close to the racing boats. Minimum distance: 50 metres. Stay as far as possible behind the racing boats.
Always think about the waves, the wind and the turbulence you create.
Always position yourself so that you can get out of the way quickly, with the bow pointing towards a clear area.
Respect the instructions of the official boats (COMITE, JURY, VISEUR flags) and the boats.
Surveillance (yellow and black SNG flag), port warden boats and police vessels from the
lake and/or rescue.