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Groupama Race – New Caledonia third edition announced

by Matthias Balagny on 28 Feb 2012
2012 Groupama Race – Sailing around New Caledonia Diabolo
The third edition of Groupama Race – Sailing around New Caledonia, has now been announced. The Groupama Race, the longest windward, leeward race around the biggest lagoon of the world, starts on the 9th of September.

To find out more about the race including the leaflet, Notice of Race and more, visit the official website.

For any boats coming for Sail Noumea who want to participate in the Groupama Race, the first entry from New Zealand and Australia, will have the marina berth (from June to September) provided free of charge and the entry fee refunded (Of course this refund will take place once the race started).

Groupama - New Caledonia Race 2012 © SW
Groupama - New Caledonia Race 2012 © SW

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