Race Info
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
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09:00 to 14:00 – Registration at the Eden Bleu Hotel.
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11:00 – Competitors Briefing at the Eden Bleu Hotel.
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09:00 to 16:00 – Charter boat handover at Sunsail and The Moorings base.
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15:00 to 16:00 – Optional warm-up race Vicinity St Anne.
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17:00 – Welcome Ceremony at the Eden Bleu Hotel Eden Island.
Day 2: Monday 21 July 2025 | Stage 1
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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
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10:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity Paradise Beach, Felite (P), Grande Soer Islands (P), finish off Paradise Beach.
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17:00 – Prize Giving after racing Paradise Beach.
Day 4: Wednesday 23 July 2025 | Stage 3
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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).
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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
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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
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10:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity outside La Digue harbour, Finish St Anne, Mahe.
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17:00 – Prize-giving venue TBA.
Day 7: Saturday 26 July 2025 | Stage 6
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10:00 – Eden Island Harbour exit.
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11:00 – First Warning Signal, vicinity St Anne Island, Mamelles (P), finish St Anne.
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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.