Race Info
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
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11:30 – 14:30 Registration at venue TBA.
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11:00 – Competitors Briefing at venue TBA.
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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.
