Sailing regatta ‘will showcase the island‘
Guernsey will be showcased to yacht crews visiting for a six-race series this summer.
Spirit Yachts has chosen the island to host its first regatta, which will take place from 25th June to 2nd July.
The regatta is being organised in partnership with Locate Guernsey and the Guernsey Yacht Club, with approximately 120 participants visiting to experience the local lifestyle, both on and off the water.
Locate Guernsey’s Jo Stoddart said: ‘The regatta will showcase Guernsey as a relocation destination, both to the race participants and to a much wider audience through the promotion of the event over the coming months.
‘We know from our experience in working with relocators that they are drawn to Guernsey because of its lifestyle, our pristine waters, beautiful coastline and ease of enjoying hobbies like sailing.’
She said that images of Guernsey and the races will be seen by thousands of like-minded individuals through promotion of the event and in race reports.
The regatta will comprise a six-race series of passage, round the cans, and windward/leeward courses organised by the Guernsey Yacht Club.
Yacht owners and their crews will be accommodated in local holiday lets and hotels over the week.
Spirit Yachts has won international awards for its commitment to lowering the carbon footprint of the company and its yachts during construction, operation and at end of life.
‘The event organisers are determined to use local produce wherever possible, there will be no single-use plastics, limited printed collateral, and visiting yacht owners and their crews are being encouraged to hire e-bikes to get around the island,’ said Ms Stoddart.
‘This is an opportunity to show Guernsey as somewhere you can live a more sustainable lifestyle and, of course, we know our local produce is first-class. It is another way we can use this event to showcase the best of Guernsey.’
The regatta will also raise funds for the Guernsey Sailing Trust.
Commodore of the GYC Anna Rivers said: ‘Our famously tidal waters and navigational challenges will make for a competitive series and a spectacle on the water.’
Some races will start and finish at Castle Cornet, with opportunities for islanders to spectate from the shoreline.Entry is now open for the regatta and further details can be found here: https://spirityachts.com/regatta/
