VIEWER INFORMATION
WHEN?
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 8:00 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.
BOAT EXIT
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 boats go out from 6am.
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 marker also allows you to see the boats racing 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 first arrivals are usually in the early evening.
OTHER WAYS TO FOLLOW THE RACE
Throughout the event, you can keep up to date with the latest race developments on the website and Facebook account.
RULES FOR FOLLOWER BOATS
- Respect the exclusion zone at the start.
Avoid making waves and proceed at low speed. - Don’t get too close to racing boats. Minimum distance: 50 metres. Stay as far as possible behind the boats in the race.
- 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 boats from the
lake and/or rescue.