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Women's crews at the heart of an iconic regatta
The Spi Ouest-France, Europe's biggest regatta for sailboats, will bring together amateurs and professionals in La Trinité-sur-Mer from April 17 to 21, 2025. MACSF, a loyal partner of the event, will be lining up two 100% female crews made up of healthcare professionals. This commitment illustrates MACSF's desire to promote gender equality in sailing, in collaboration with the Horizon Mixité association, co-founded by sailor Isabelle Joschke.
An experience accessible to all
Whether you're a novice or an experienced racer, the call for applications is open. Motivation, a desire to discover and a team spirit will be your best assets to embark on this adventure. No technical prerequisites are required, as the project aims above all to introduce you to the joys of sport sailing, and to create opportunities for exchange between professionals.
Technical preparation for setting sail
A training course will be held from March 28 to 30, 2025, also in La Trinité-sur-Mer. Supervised by professional skippers, participants will familiarize themselves with the Grand Surprise yachts and work on team cohesion. This hands-on learning experience will be an invaluable asset for tackling the regatta in optimal conditions.
Practical details
MACSF covers accommodation, meals and technical equipment. Participants are responsible for their own transport costs. Applications should be sent by e-mail to voilemacsf@macsf.fr before February 7, 2025, stating your name, profession, address and telephone number. You can also mention any nautical experience you may have.
Horizon Mixité: an association for equality in ocean racing
Despite the natural gender diversity of ocean racing, women are still in the minority. The Horizon Mixité association is working to rebalance mentalities and inspire new vocations. Through a variety of actions, it defends equality in all sectors, using sailing as its anchor.
