VIEWER INFORMATION
WHEN?
Saturday morning 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.
RULES FOR FOLLOWER BOATS
- Please respect the no-entry zone at the starting line.
Avoid creating waves and sail at a reduced 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 (SNG yellow and black flag), port authority vessels, and vessels belonging to the Lake Police (
) and/or rescue services.