The Bay Challenge 2026-2027 Kicks Off in Le Lavandou on October 11

The annual regatta, co-organized by several sailing clubs, will feature seven races between Le Lavandou and Bormes.

Generic image of sailboats participating in a bay regatta.
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Generic image of sailboats participating in a bay regatta.

The Bay Challenge, a key nautical event for over a decade, will launch its 2026-2027 edition on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The start of the first race will be given from the port of Le Lavandou.

This competition, co-organized by the Yacht Club du Lavandou, the Municipal Sailing School of Le Lavandou, and the Sailing Club of Bormes, will consist of seven races. Each year, about thirty sailboats participate in this challenge, known for its sporting and friendly atmosphere. Participation in all events is not mandatory.
The races will take place between Le Lavandou and Bormes. The first race will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting and finishing at the port of Le Lavandou. The second race will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, also at the port of Le Lavandou.
Subsequent races will be held at the port of Bormes: the third on Sunday, December 13, 2026, the fourth on Sunday, January 17, 2026, and the fifth on Sunday, February 14, 2026. The sixth race is scheduled for March 14, 2027, at the port of Le Lavandou.
The final of the 2026-2027 challenge will take place on April 10 and 11, 2027, with the start and finish at the port of Le Lavandou.
For more information or to register, you can contact 06 26 58 39 55 or email ecole-voile@le-lavandou.fr. Online registration is available on the dedicated website.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie du Lavandou (28/09/2026)