A preparation meeting has been held on 25th May in La Ballena Alegre to fix last organization points, in order to provide competitors with the best possible welcome in Costa Brava for the 2024 Class pinnacle event.
First point was to stress the excellent level of the participation, in both terms of numbers and quality. No less than 126 teams from 21 nations and 5 continents are registered so far, including numerous past World or Continental Champions or Vice Champions. It is to notice these are the highest numbers since Covid pandemic.
Following, it has been agreed to implement two separate race courses, and two equipment inspection lines as well, to guarantee fair racing and smooth registration process. As usual, a minimum of 6 qualification races will be sailed before the fleet to be split into two Gold and Silver groups for the finals.
A weather forecast information will be given live on 30th June, and on the regatta web page and social media during the rest of the event.
Competitors will receive “What to do on your arrival instructions” mid June, as we did in 2019, to help them preparing their stay.
Prize giving ceremony connected to History
Club Vela Ballena Alegre is located pretty close from former Greek City of Empúries, who was the first city in the Iberian Peninsula to mint its own currency from the 5th century BC.
As a legacy, medals to be distributed at prize giving ceremony will be reproductions of Emporitan Drachmas, depicting Pegasus, the mythological winged horse. See further info here.
Racing & Social Programme
| Date | Time | Program |
| Friday 28th June | 09:30-18:00h | Registration and equipment inspection |
| Saturday 29th June | 09:30-18:00h – All day | Registration and equipment inspection – “Conscious fair” |
| Sunday 30th June | 09:30-18:00h – 13:00h 19:30 All day | Registration and equipment inspection – Practice race Opening ceremony – “Conscious fair” |
| Monday 1st July | 13:00 – After races | 1st warning signal of the day – Wet Bar after races |
| Tuesday 2nd July | 13:00 – After races | 1st warning signal of the day – Wet Bar after races |
| Wednesday 3rd July | 13:00 – After races | 1st warning signal of the day – Wet Bar after races |
| Thursday 4th July | 13:00 – After races | 1st warning signal of the day – Sailors party – Gala dinner & music |
| Friday 5th July | 13:00 – 19h | 1st warning signal of the day – Prize giving ceremony |
Looking forward one more superb event, and waiting for the pleasure of meeting you in Costa Brava,
Olivier BOVYN, Int. F18 Class President