The Solidaire du Chocolat - 50 sailors to set out on 5,000 mile test

by Event media on 5 Oct 2009 The Solidaire du Chocolat, the first transatlantic race between France and Mexico (Progreso-Yucatan), will start on 18 October off the shore of Saint Nazaire, after an event related start on Ile de Nantes.

The Solidarity of Chocolate, the first transatlantic race between France and Mexico (Progreso, Yucatan), will start on October 18 off the shore of St. Nazaire, after an event related home on Ile de Nantes. It has already reached full momentum and has established its special in the world of offshore racing. The Solidaire du Chocolat is not just a sporting event that invites a fine fleet of 40 foot (12.19 m) monohulls, sailed two-handed, to weigh each other up on the tracks of the cocoa trade. It has already reached full momentum and has established its special in the world of offshore racing.

The Solidarity Chocolate is not just a sporting event that prompts a fine fleet of 40 foot (12.19 m) monohulls, sailed two-handed, to weigh each other up on the tracks of the cocoa trade. The Solidaire du Chocolat, is in fact much more than that. The Solidarity of Chocolate, is in fact much more than that. The secrets of its unique recipe filled with meaning were revealed during the press conference which took place this Thursday 17 September at the Radio France Centre in Paris, in the presence of its key players in the sporting, associatiative, institutional and economic worlds, a number of celebrities and a Mexican delegation brought by the Mexican Ambassador in France, Mr. Carlos De Icaza.

The secret of its unique recipe filled with meaning were revealed during the press conference Which took place this Thursday 17 September at the Center for Radio France in Paris, in the presence of its key players in the sporting, associatiative, institutional and economic worlds, a number Of celebrities and a Mexican delegation brought by the Mexican Ambassador in France, Mr. Carlos de Icaza.

Inspired by an idea of Laurent Bignolas, the journalist and sponsor, and co-organized by Damien Grimont and Yves Gillet, the Solidaire du Chocolat was imagined and designe to create waves ashore amongst a large number of associations. Inspired by an idea of Lawrence Bignolas, the journalist and sponsors, and co-organized by Damien Grimont and Yves Gillet, the Solidarity Chocolate was imagined and design to create waves ashore amongst a large number of associations. Its concept is based on a simple idea full of common sense.Each team competing, supported by its sponsors, will also wear the colours of a large-scale local, national or international charity involved in social solidarity or sustainable development fields.

Each sailing duo therefore becomes the ambassador of a 'Solidaire du Chocolat Project financed by €25,000 per sponsoring firm (large group or SMI), to which this idea of clinging to strong social values appeals in these sluggish economic times. Its concept is based on a simple idea full of common sense.Each competing team, supported by its sponsors, will also wear the colors of a large-scale local, national or international charity involved in social solidarity or sustainable development fields. Each sailing duo Therefore becomes the ambassador of a 'Solidarity Chocolate Project financed by € 25,000 per sponsoring firm (large group or SMI), Which to this idea of clinging to strong social values appeals in these sluggish economic times.

This new project, with strong sporting, educational, event and solidarity related dimensions, now broadcasts its chocolate and flavours with a taste of the sea among a world of large ocean crossings. This new project, with strong sporting, educational, event related dimensions and solidarity, now broadcasts its chocolate and flavors with a taste of the sea among a wide world of ocean crossings. On 18 October next, 25 duos, bringing together sailors from all over the world (9 nationalities represented), will set off on an exploration of Mexico and its little-known seas. On October 18 next, 25 duets, bringing together sailors from all over the world (9 nationalities represented), will set off on an exploration of Mexico and its little-known seas. The racers quckly understood its importance and a large number have already shown their interest by their presence. The racers quckly understood its importance and a large number have already shown their interest by their presence. Great offshore figures such as Bernard Stamm and Giovanni Soldini, followed by young, constantly evolving talents, and even well-informed amateurs will make up a colourful lineup, which may be distinguished by its level of quality as well as its diversity.

Solidarity full sail ahead On Sunday 18 October at 17H00, 50 sailors will set off on a 5,000 mile (9,260 km) transatlantic crossing, the longest ever raced. Great Offshore figures such as Bernard Stamm and Giovanni Soldini, followed by young, constantly evolving talent, and even well-informed fans will make up a colorful lineup, Which may be distinguished by its level of quality as well as its diversity. Solidarity full sail Ahead On Sunday 18 October at 17H00, 50 sailors will set off on a 5.000 mile (9.260 kilometers) transatlantic crossing, the longest ever raced. In their wake, they will carry associative projects financed by the funds they have raised – more than 500,000 Euros – for the 25 associations that have embarked on this oceanic adventure unlike any other. In their wake, they will carry associative projects financed by the funds they have raised - more than 500.000 Euros - for the 25 associations that have embarked on this oceanic adventure unlike any other. Solidarity will take to the ocean between France and Mexico - a fine symbol! Solidarity will take to the ocean between France and Mexico - a fine symbol!

Quotes:

François Desnoyer, deputy manager in charge of the Radio France studios: 'The Radio France centre likes to cover 'public spirited' events such as the Solidaire du Chocolat. I am impressed by the scale of this project, its dynamism, the spirit of enterprise and its sensitivity. This transat is different because of its sports, economic and solidarity dimension. It is a generous gamble!' François Desnoyer, deputy manager in charge of the Radio France studios: 'Radio France The center likes to cover' public spirited 'events such as the Solidarity of chocolate. I am impressed by the scale of this project, its dynamism, the spirit of enterprise and its sensitivity. This recliner is different Because of its sports, economic and solidarity dimension. It is a generous gamble! '

Mr Carlos De Icaza, Mexico's Ambassador in France: 'The Solidaire du Chocolat is a very special event and is very important for Mexico. It is unique and historic. The Yucatán is the gateway to Mexico and the Mayan world. It is a region with a tradition of an international outlook. There is a long cultural and economic history between France and Mexico, as is demonstrated the 450 French companies and the 30,000 French people present on our territory. Our two countries are closely linked by an important frienly relationship.' Mr. Carlos de Icaza, Mexico's Ambassador in France: 'The Solidarity of Chocolate is a very special event and is very important for Mexico. It is unique and historic. The Yucatan is the gateway to Mexico and the Mayan world. It is a region with a tradition of an international outlook. There is a long cultural and economic history between France and Mexico, as is demonstrated the 450 French companies and the French 30.000 people present on our territory. Our two countries are Closely Linked frienly by an important relationship.'

Marie Godard, in charge of the Solidaire centre at the Chocolate Route association: 'Among the sponsors there are as many large groups who sponsor in most instances through their regional branch as there are local SMIs, which have not sponsored before. Some of them have a real soft spot for an association and its actions. These ar