TRANSAT JACQUES VABRE 2013

Tagesberichte siehe Menu unten Fotogalerie Saturday 8th December 2012 TRANSAT JACQUES VABRE 2013 Destination Brasil *The Transat Jacques Vabre to start on 3rd November 2013 * A new destination to discover: Itajai in Brasil * 1993-2013: The Transat Jacques Vabre celebrates 20 years alongside faithful partners Jacques Vabre and Le Havre * One transatlantic, three races and three classes battlel on a level playing field The Course November 3rd, 2013, capping nine days of events and celebrations around the Paul Vatine dock basin at Le Havre, the Transat Jacques Vabre competitors set off for a new destination: Itajaí in Brazil, 5,395 nautical miles away on the direct course! Says Jacques Rosio president of the Transat Jacques Vabre association: “Cartagena (Colombia), Salvador de Bahia (Brazil), Puerto Limon (Costa Rica), Itajaí (Brazil), for 20 years the Transat Jacques Vabre has been bringing the competitors on discovery routes to South American ports. "The 2013 edition is dynamic and innovative. Itajaí, in Brazil, shows just how open we have been over the course of these 20 years.” Destination Brazil Situated in the state of Santa Catalina in the south of Brazil, Itajaí is a major fishing harbour and Brazil’s second in terms of exports. In September each year, the town hosts one of the index Brazilian popular music festivals. Jacques Vabre, a historical involvement "Since 1993, the Transat Jacques Vabre has held an important place among the great offshore races. With this new destination, participants will race to a great coffee-producing country, confirming the tradition of this event founded by Jacques Vabre and the town of Le Havre 20 years ago. This year, as in 2007, sustainable development is at the heart of the organisation's concerns, echoing Jacques Vabre’s environmental commitment for whom "each coffee is a world to discover” explained Clotilde Bednarek, Marketing Director Coffee - Mondelèz International. www.transat-jacques-vabre.com 02.01.2014 - Stamm aus Seenot gerettet 09.12.2013 - Transat Jacques Vabre review 06.12.2013 - Australian Couple Complete in 21st place 04.12.2013 - Been there, done that... 03.12.2013 - Brian Thompson and rookie Mike Gascoyne finish 02.12.2013 - Monday morning rush? Not quite! 30.11.2013 - Rogues and Delahaye win Class 40 29.11.2013 - Outcome Uncertain 28.11.2013 - Two Hearts 27.11.2013 - After the Watershed< 26.11.2013 - A Waiting Game? 25.11.2013 - Stamm in. Spanish flying 24.11.2013 - Riou and Le Cam win the Open 60 class 24.11.2013 - Safran a fantastic second place 22.11.2013 - Le Roux and Yann Elies first in the Multi 50 Class 21.11.2013 - A Brave Face 20.11.2013 - Doldrums for Class 40, and opportunity 19.11.2013 - Victory for S.Josse and Ch.Caudrelier 18.11.2013 - Edmond de Rothschild wins the TJV 18.11.2013 - Edmond de Rothschild first to finish Transat Jacques Vabre

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