Programme

The 14th edition of the Défi Azimut - Lorient Agglomération from September 10th to 15th, 2024!

 

PROGRAM* 

Monday September 9, 2024


Arrival of boats at the port of Lorient La Base

 

Tuesday September 10, 2024

OPENING AND CONFERENCES
Conference at the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SEA & COMPOSITE FORUM
“Draw me a sustainable sailboat and imagine its use!”
Conference organized by Bretagne Sud University and Lorient Technopole
Registration link

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
“Offshore racing facing the challenges of safety, health and performance of skippers”
Conference organized by the APICIL Group
Registration link

7:00 p.m.
Opening ceremony of the Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération and official evening opened to teams and partners

 

Wednesday September 11, 2024

AZIMUT RUNS (crew)
From 12:30 p.m.: Departure from the port
2:00 p.m.: Opening of the starting line for runs
From 6:00 p.m.: Return of the IMOCAs to the port of Lorient - La Base
7:00 p.m.: Runs Award Ceremony open to teams and partners

 

Thursday September 12, 2024

AZIMUT 48 HOURS (solo)
1:00 p.m.: Departure from the IMOCA port
3:00 p.m.: Start of the 48 hours

Friday September 13, 2024

THE WORKSHOPS
Round tables organized by Bretagne Sailing Valley,
Brittany Development Innovation & Lorient Technopole

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
“The latest technological innovations in preparation for the Vendée Globe.”
“The sailing sponsorship model”
Registration link

 

Saturday September 14, 2024

RETURN AZIMUT 48 HOURS 
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Boat arrivals
7:00 p.m.: Azimut 48 hours Award Ceremony & Crew Evening on invitation

 

Sunday September 15, 2024

TOUR DE GROIX AZIMUT & PRIZE CEREMONY
11:00 a.m.: Departure from the IMOCA port
12:30 p.m.: Start of the Tour de Groix Azimut
5:30 p.m.: Award Ceremony on the docks of Lorient - La Base

 

* Subject to change