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Petit Bateau 2004
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FALMOUTH - KINSALE - GIJON - CAMARET

Petit Bateau 2004, a single handed ocean race for monohull or multihull boats of 30-45 feet LOA. Racing is not restricted to boats within this size limit but the race is mainly intended for boats of this size.

There will be fleet restarts at the beginning of each leg, ensuring all competitors, fast or not quite so fast, keep together and an active social program in each stopover is expected. Despite their independent and adventurous nature, there is nothing single handed sailors like better than gathering together with a few like minded individuals in a bar or restaurant.

Petit Bateau 2004 is an event organised BY single handed sailors, FOR single handed sailors. Not professionals, but Petit Bateau members. The event may be friendly, but the competition will be as good as you will get anywhere in the world. In a format that makes the racing accessible to everyone.

It may start in the UK, but with stopovers in two countries and the finish in a fourth, Petit Bateau 2004 is a truly international event that reflects the international membership of Petit Bateau. Entries are expected from many nations.

Please help us publicise the race by downloading the poster for your yacht club notice board or anywhere else.

Email PB2004@petitbateau.org.uk for a copy of the Rules and Conditions of Entry.

Useful Links

Poster
Notice of Race

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the start?
Entrants will gather at Mylor Yacht Harbour, at the entrance to Mylor Creek, off Carrick Roads in the Fal Estuary. There will be various social events in the days prior to the start, hosted by the Mylor Yacht Club who are also running the start line.

Is it handicap racing?
Yes and No. Results will be given for actual performance on the water for all boats. Any boat with a valid handicap certificate, IRC or MOCRA, submitted before the start, may additionally get a handicapped result.

Will the fleet be divided into classes?
There will be open classes for 30-35ft, 35-40ft and 40-45ft LOA.

What about multihulls?
Multihulls are very welcome and will be given results in their own classes, based on size, as above.

What are the legs and dates?
Leg 1: Falmouth to Kinsale, Sat 17th July 2004, approx 200 miles.
Leg 2: Kinsale to Gijon, Wed 21 July 2004, approx 500 miles.
Leg 3: Gijon to Camaret, Wed 28 July 2004, approx 300 miles.
Finish: Camaret, with a prize giving on Saturday 31st July.

I have a Pogo 8,50, can I enter?
Yes, possibly. Boats outside the 30-45ft size limits, that comply with the safety requirements, may be considered for entry. Best to email PB2004@petitbateau.org.uk giving all details before sending in your entry form.

What are the safety requirements?
All entrants must hold third-party insurance of at least UKP2million, complete a 250 mile qualifying passage and meet ORC special regulations category 1.

Is it expensive to enter?
We want entry fees to be as low as possible. As all of the work organising and running PB2004 is by volunteers, our main outgoing is insurance and this is expensive. There is a sliding scale of entry fee, based on the number of entrants. We expect the entry fee to be UKP300.

And what is this insurance deposit?
To cover our volunteer organisers, we are asking for a refundable deposit from each entrant. This is to cover the large excess our insurance policy carries. Again levied on a sliding scale, we expect the refundable insurance deposit to be UKP250.

Where do I get the Entry Form?
It is included with the Rules and Conditions of Entry.

I have another question not in this FAQ
Email PB2004@petitbateau.org.uk we will be pleased to help.

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Hosts

Mylor Yacht Club