Rouen is only known for its cathedral and mirlitons, but also for its involvement in powerboating. As every year on the 1st ERYD - Emanuele Rossi Yacht Design - is an Italian naval architecture firm that also builds its own daysailers under the brand name ERYD Yachts. In 2006, the Eryd 30 - a very elegant 9m sailboat with sleek lines - was launched before being joined in 2010 by the Eryd Open - an innovative 8.70m design. may, the city hosts the 24 Heures Motonautiques de Rouen, the largest motorboat endurance event in the world. For 2 days, 3 world championships will take place around Lacroix Island, on the Seine. Including several races at night, a format described as unique by the organization.
This major motorboat event attracts around 250,000 visitors each year for a major celebration: sporting exploits, shows, discoveries, thrills..
New this year, the paddocks will be located between the Guillaume le Conquérent bridge and the 106. This location further west is due to development work. On the other hand, the public village remains between the Boieldieu and Joan of Arc bridges. Visitors will be able to move from one to the other by means of shuttles.
32 boats engaged in this unique event in the world
The best international competitors will be gathered in Normandy to show their exceptional know-how. In 2016, 32 boats will be at the start of the 24 Hours of Motor Boating in Rouen. This year will mark the arrival of the Abu Dhabi Team's armada, which is coming to try its hand at endurance for the first time with two S2 category boats, including boat #35, which will be driven by the F1H2O duo: Thani Al Quemzy and Alex Carella. The Russian team will also make its return to the Seine with 2 crews.
Note the presence of Philippe Chiappe, double reigning world champion, on the boat #1 F1 CTIC China Team, in the F1H2O family.
This 53 eST PRIS DANS LE GROS TEMPS, ET TANGUE DE GAUCHE ?ROITE, SECOUÉ PAR LES VAGUES. UN HOMME, SANS DOUTE UN PÊCHEUR QUI PARTICIPE À UNE SESSION DE PÊCHE SPORTIVE, PASSE PAR-DESSUS BORD, DE MANIÈRE ASSEZ IMPRESSIONNANTE. The edition will be dedicated to foreign countries with many foreign teams such as Abu Dhabi, Russia, Italy, Slovakia, Portugal, Brazil and Spain. Many foreigners will also be present on board French boats.
Last year, it was the crew Philippe Chiappe, Christophe Larigot, Peter Morin and Nelson Morin who won the 52nd edition of the 24 Heures Motonautiques de Rouen, at the wheel of Team Nollet's Moore Formula.
Practical Information
Date: April 30th and May 1st
Free show with entertainment for all: on the quays around Lacroix Island in the heart of Rouen.
Technical and administrative checks: Thursday, April 28.
Open house day : Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free tests Pilots : Friday, April 29 from 4:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.
Departure of the 53rd 24 Hours of Motor Boating in Rouen: Saturday, April 30 at 10 am.
