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Dates: 20 – 27 July 2025

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights

The Seychelles Challenge - 20 - 27 July 2025

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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: Sunday 20 July 2025

  • 09:00 to 14:00 – Registration at the Eden Bleu Hotel.

  • 11:00 – Competitors Briefing at the Eden Bleu Hotel.

  • 09:00 to 16:00 – Charter boat handover at Sunsail and The Moorings base.

  • 15:00 to 16:00 – Optional warm-up race Vicinity St Anne.

  • 17:00 – Welcome Ceremony at the Eden Bleu Hotel Eden Island.

Day 2: Monday 21 July 2025 | Stage 1

    • 10:00 – First Warning Signal vicinity St Anne Island, Praslin
      Finish off Paradise Beach, Praslin.

    • 17:00 – Prize-giving after racing Paradise Beach.

Day 3: Tuesday 22 July 2025 | Stage 2

    • 10:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Paradise Beach, Felite (P), Grande Soer Islands (P), finish off Paradise Beach.

    • 17:00 – Prize Giving after racing Paradise Beach.

Day 4: Wednesday 23 July 2025 | Stage 3

    • 10:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Paradise Beach, Booby Islet (P), finish off Anse Lazio between the committee boat and buoy, and anchor at Anse Lazio (for Lunch).

    • 14:30 – Second Warning Signal, vicinity Anse Lazio, Curieuse (S) finish
      Paradise Beach.

    • 17:00 – Prize Giving after racing Paradise Beach.

Day 5: Thursday 24 July 2025 | Stage 4

    • 10:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Paradise Beach, la Digue Island (P),
      finish outside the entrance la Digue Island harbour.

    • 17:00 – Prize Giving after racing La Digue Island.

Day 6: Friday 25 July 2025 | Stage 5

    • 10:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity outside La Digue harbour, Finish St Anne, Mahe.

    • 17:00 – Prize-giving venue TBA.

Day 7: Saturday 26 July 2025 | Stage 6

    • 10:00 – Eden Island Harbour exit.

    • 11:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity St Anne Island,  Mamelles (P), finish St Anne.

    • 19:00 – Closing Ceremony and Prize giving Eden Bleu Hotel.

Day 8: Sunday 27th July

    • 09:00 – Boat handover
    • Teams depart Mahé or extend time in Seychelles for further tourism experience.

Course Map

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