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Dates: 5 – 11 July 2026

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights

The Seychelles Challenge - 4 - 11 July 2026

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Skill Development

Hone your sailing skills under the guidance of experienced skippers.

Competition & Camaraderie

Race other teams while building lasting connections.

Luxury & Comfort

Enjoy island luxury both on and off the boat.

Beyond Sailing

Immerse in the beauty of the Seychelles through curated experiences.

Schedule

Programme

Day 1: Saturday, 4 July 2026

  • 11:30 – 14:30 Registration at venue TBA.

  • 11:00 – Competitors Briefing at venue TBA.

  • 18:00 – Welcome Ceremony at the Cap Lazare Nature Reserve.

Day 2: Sunday, 5 July 2026 | Stage 1

  • 11:00 – First Warning Signal vicinity Ste. Anne Island, finish Baie Ternay Marine Park, Mahé.
  • 17:00 – Prize giving after racing, Baie Ternay Beach.
  • Overnight Baie Ternay.

Day 3: Monday, 6 July 2026 | Stage 2

  • 11:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Off Baie Ternay Mahe, Praslin (S), finish off Anse Lazio Beach, Praslin.
  • Prize Giving after racing Anse Lazio Beach.
  • Overnight off Anse Lazio Beach

Day 4: Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - Stage 3

  • 11:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Anse Lazio Beach, Curieuse (S), finish off Cote D’Or.
  • Prize Giving after racing Cote D’Or beach.
  • Overnight Cote D’Or.      

Day 5: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | Stage 4

  • 11:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Cote D’Or, Les Soers (S), finish outside entrance La Digue island harbour.
  • Prize Giving after racing La Domaine de L’Orangeraie Resort.
  • Overnight La Digue harbour or anchorage outside harbour.

Day 6: Thursday, 9 July 2026 | FREE DAY

  • Free day, explore La Digue Island at your leisure.
  • Overnight La Digue harbour or anchorage outside harbour.

Day 7: Friday, 10 July 2026 | Stage 5

  • 10:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity La Digue harbour, finish between Ste. Anne and Ile au Cerf.
  • Overnight Ste. Anne National Park anchorage.    

Day 8: Saturday, 11 July 2026 | Stage 6

  • 11:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Saint Anne east side, Mamelles rock (S), finish Ste. Anne Western Side.
  • Return Eden Island Marina.
  • 7:00pm – Closing Ceremony and Prize giving venue TBA.