Event
The regatta will offer two classes of competition:
- Spinnaker (or Competitive Class, if spinnakers are not available)
- Non-Spinnaker or Recreational Class
Each regatta will be comprised of a number of heats, followed by a final. Each heat consists of at least three races, and the final will consist of at least three races. The start of the 2 classes will be separated. The rules applied will be the ISAF ones.
Number of participants
100
Expected breakdown
The breakdown is based on previous Gay Games history in Europe:
- 70% Men, 30% Women
- 40% North America, 70% remaining countries
Key Success Factors
Great location close to Paris with an easy access by public transportation
Support from the Sailing club of the Base Régionale de Loisirs Moisson
Boats available on site
Scheduling
5 days from Sunday August 5, 2018 to Thursday August 9, 2018.
Organization of the Event
LGBT Sports Organization
Gay and Lesbian Organization of Racing and Yachting (GLORY), www.glorysailing.org French LBGT organization: Voile et Croisière en Liberté, www.vcl.fr
Local Club
Sailing club of the Base Régionale de Loisirs Moisson
Organizer
Voile et Croisière en Liberté
Sanctioning or Governing Body
International Sailing Federation (ISAF), www.sailing.org
