Tour
Most of the ships participate in the 24-hour trip. The trip focuses on the performance of 24 consecutive hours of sailing and navigation. Through a formula based on waterline length, each participant’s performance is calculated. The 15 boats with the best performance will receive a nice memento. For many sailors, the 24-hour trip is a stepping stone to longer trips. A great experience and for many a bucket list thing.
Contest
Registration for the race is open to skippers of cabin sailing yachts up to 20 meters l.o.a. from: ORC, ORC DH, Round and Flat-bottomed yachts and VKSJ classic yachts. The result calculation is based on the Rating stated on the certificate. For classic yachts, calculation follows based on the measurement method developed by the VKSJ.
These participants participated in the 2024 edition: Participants.
Cost
The entry fee for the race and for the tour is €120. Members of the Association of Coastal Sailors receive a 25% discount. (so pay € 90 entry fee)
Closing of registration: Friday, August 9, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Closing of post-registration: Friday, August 23, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Boats whose entries are received after the closing date (after August 9, 2024 11:59 p.m. until no later than Friday, August 23, 2024 11:59 p.m.) will be charged an additional €35.00 administrative fee.
Due to additional postage costs, entries from participants with non-Dutch mailing addresses will be charged an additional €10.00.
The entry fee must be paid by IDEAL payment at the time of registration. Foreign registrants must arrange for their own payment immediately upon registration. When paying, please provide the boat name under description. Bank details: NL05ABNA0609336525 BIC: ABNANL2A.
Safety
With regard to safety, there are requirements. For example, a three-color top light is mandatory and a permanently installed VHF radio is mandatory. Navigating the Wadden and North Seas requires having a life raft and AIS on board. See Tips & Tricks and the Announcement. Random checks will be made before the start, during the race and after the race!
Prepare
The 24-hour sailing race is a sailing event for which you need to prepare well. Read here the tips and tricks.