New approach for Massilia Cup Inshore 2024 with free entries

The Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon (CNTL) in Marseille has taken a bold initiative for the 2024 Massilia Cup Inshore by offering free registration. This decision was aimed at maximizing participation in the event, especially in the context of Marseille being the center of sailing competitions for the 2024 Olympic Games. The effect was immediate: a 20% increase in registrations over the previous year, a testament to the success of this strategy. This initiative, in addition to being renewed, reflects a clear commitment to making sailing more accessible and strengthening the appeal of this international competition.

Weather conditions that defy conventional strategies

The Massilia Cup Inshore 2024 took place in summer weather, marked by light and shifty winds, presenting significant challenges for the race committees. These conditions demanded great adaptability and illustrated the organizers' expertise in race management. Courses were adjusted in real time, demonstrating exemplary responsiveness to maintain fairness and sporting challenge. These weather adjustments not only tested the skills of the sailors, but also highlighted the CNTL's organizational skills.

Community impact and recognition

The 2024 edition of the Massilia Cup was also marked by a notable participation of different classes of sailboats, from light cruisers to one-designs, highlighting the diversity of liveaboard sailing. The presence of the President of the French Sailing Federation at the closing ceremony underlines the importance of this regatta in the nautical calendar. The approval and praise from participants for the organization and innovation of the races confirms the positive impact of these changes on the sailing community.

Provisional final overall ranking

(all results on CNTL-Marseille.com)

Osiris

1. Désirée, Alain Rousseau, Dunkerque, 12 pts,
2. Jim Jim, Maxime D'Antuono âeuros UNM, 14 pts,
3. Fantome, Gilles Gonzales âeuros CNTL, 15 pts

Light cruisers

1. Sarbacane, Nicolas Fleury âeuros SNEM, 3 pts,
2. Cyana, Antoine Bouygues âeuros UNM, 6 pts,
3. Ossian, Ferdinand Costes âeuros Les Glénans, 10 pts

CRI 0.1

1. Vito 2.3, Gian Marco Magrini âeuros SNST, 9 pts,
2. Long Courrier, Géry Trentesaux âeuros SN Trinité s/Mer, 11 pts
3. Chenapan IV, Gilles Caminade âeuros YCF, 12 pts

CRI 2,3

1. Long âeuros Nose XI, Yves Ginoux âeuros CNTL, 6 pts,
2. Magic Express, Laurent Lavaysse âeuros YCGM, 8 pts,
3. Chaud Bouillant, Lionel Zerbonia âeuros CM de Hyères, 12 pts

IRC 4

1. Telemaque 2, Eric Merlier âeuros SNM, 3 pts
2. Raging Bee, Jean-Luc Hamon âeuros CN Marine Toulon, 7 pts,
3. Expresso, Guy Claeys âeuros SNST, 12 pts

Duo

1. Blue007, Michel Sastre, - SNM, 4 pts,
2. Jubilations, Bruno Maerten, - CNTL, 5 pts,
3. Almogaver, Olivier Illes âeuros CN Palavas, 10 pts

Surprise

1. Indigo, Mark Howelljones âeuros YCAR, 3 pts,
2. Feel Good, Vincent Murgat, CNV Aix les Bains, 7 pts,
3. Mister X, Marc Gascons âeuros CN Palavas, 11 pts

Grand Surprise

1. Massilia Voile, François Sallerin âeuros CMV Marseille, 4 pts,
2. CSE Airbus Helicopters 1, Pierre Feyzeau âeuros ASAH Section Voile, 4 pts,
3. Marseilles Bar, Loïc Fournier-Foch âeuros SN Trinité s/Mer, 11 pts

J70

1. Triskell, Fernando Alonso Rocha Leo âeuros UNM, 6 pts,
2. Le Tib, Nicolas Rostand âeuros CNLF, 7 pts,
3. The J is the S, Matthieu Sorin âeuros UNM, 12 pts