Day 1: Coastal raid courses

A long-distance course near the coastline that puts sailors’ speed and strategic acumen to the test.

• Start at 12:30 pm in front of the host town, close to land and the spectators.
• Fleet start: all the teams start at the same time.
• Distance: 40 nautical miles (74km) on average. Distances are adjusted according to meteorological conditions.
• Race duration: about 3 hours depending on the weather.
• Finish: in the afternoon, between 3:30 and 4:30 pm, in front of the town.
• The first crew to cross the finish line wins the coastal raid course and scores 50 points.

Day 2: Nautical stadium courses

A sequence of short regattas in close contact just metres from the shore that tests the navigational skills of each team.

• Heats
  • The boats are split into two qualifying groups (A and B).
  • The course is located in front of the Base, is visible to spectators on land and has live commentary.
  • Start: A Team takes starter’s orders for the races in its group. In the meantime, the boats in the other groups await their signal. Starts take place approximately every 10 minutes.
  • Number of races: each group takes part in up to six heats.
  • Race duration: about 15 minutes.
  • Finish: the first crew to cross the finish line wins its group race.
• Final
  • The first four Teams in Group A and the first four in Group B are selected for the final of the day after the heats.
  • Start: the eight qualified teams start as a fleet on the same line.
  • A single race with the slate wiped clean at the start. The final takes place between 3 and 4 pm.
  • Finish: the first crew to cross the finish line wins the final and, therefore, the nautical stadium courses of the day. It scores 50 points.