Notice of Race published for 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championships

The 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championships is expected to feature 20 mixed teams. Racing will follow an elimination series format with the top five advancing to the final race.

The Notice of Race can be viewed and downloaded here.

Member National Authorities (MNAs) are invited to apply for entry using this link before 1 June. An initial two invitations may be requested during the first phase of registration.

Sailors wishing to compete at the 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championships should contact their MNA to discuss entry.

The event will be organised by Lorient Grand Large, Yacht Club de France and the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and hosted at Lorient Grand Large with equipment supplied by Cap Regatta and support from Groupe Carboman and the French Sailing Federation (FFVoile). The FFVoile has appointed Christophe Gaumont as Race Director.

Christophe Gaumont, Race Director, said, “Lorient La Base has been a main harbor city for competitive sailing and all associated services for over 25 years and has become home to many elite sailing teams. Located in the middle in South Brittany, Lorient is the perfect home city to enjoy a fabulous field of play. The facilities and the location offer excellent conditions for offshore racing, and with the accessible nature of the event and of the Sun Fast 30 One Design we look forward to welcoming the world to Lorient for the 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championships.”

The fleet will race in the identical Sun Fast 30 One Design, one of the first production model sailboats built from a recyclable resin, which highlights the latest developments in sustainable boat building.