Atlantique Métrique Association: 2026 Metric Challenge program

International metric gauges take to the Atlantic again in spring 2026. The schedule alternates between sheltered bays and technical waters. A number of stages will gain in format and regatta density.

For the 8MJI, 6MJI and 5.5MJI, the 2026 season promises to be built like a circuit, with a common thread: the Metric Challenge. Between Quiberon, Concarneau, Quiberon Bay and the open sea towards Finistère, the program combines coastal regattas, classic meetings and fleet logistics.

Opening in Quiberon Bay: two dates in mid-May

The season opens from May 14 to 17, 2026 in Quiberon Bay and the Gulf of Morbihan, between Le Crouesty and Le Bono, with the Open de France Métrique and the 2nd edition of the Mor-Braz-Cup. The leg counts towards the 2026 Metric Challenge and brings together the 8MJI, 6MJI and 5M classes (during the Voiles Classiques du Morbihan, YCCA / CNLB).

A busy heart of the season: Bénodet, La Trinité, then on to Brest and Douarnenez

The circuit continues with the Rendez-vous de la Belle Plaisance in Bénodet from June 19 to 21, 2026 (8MJI, 6MJI, 5.5MJI), a stage in the Challenge. On the 8MJI side, a Trophée Carl de la Sablière is announced.

The La Trinité-sur-Mer stage, from July 11 to 14, 2026, moves up to four days of regattas. The program includes the 2nd edition of the "Régates du Centenaire des JO de 1924 âeuros Coupe Louis Breguet" (8MJI and 6MJI), as well as several dedicated classifications: Trophée Franck Guillet (8MJI), Coupe Georges le Botelanne (6MJI) and Trophée Hauvette(5,5MJI). The organization also points out that this stage will mark the anniversary of the 12MCR HALLALI and Franck Guillet.

After mid-July, the metrics shift to Finistère with the Hoalen Brest Douarnenez Classic, from July 20 to 25, 2026 (8MJI and 6MJI). The 8MJI provides for a grouped delivery to Brest, before the regattas and the junction with Douarnenez, announced as a festive highlight of the sequence.

Finally, the end of the season will see Voiles de Légende in La Baule from July 31 to August 4, 2026 (8MJI, 6MJI), followed by the Classique de Noirmoutier from August 7 to 9, 2026 (8MJI, 6MJI, 5.5MJI), the last leg of the 2026 Metric Challenge.

Calendar 2026 :

  • may 14 to 17: Open de France Métrique and MOR BRAZ Classique - Le Crouesty /Le Bono (Baie de Quiberon et Golfe du Morbihan) - 8MJI-6MJI-5M - Stage of the 2026 Metric Challenge. (YCCA / CNLB) during the Voiles Classiques du Morbihan.
  • june 19 to 21: Rendez-vous de la Belle Plaisance - Bénodet - 8MJI-6MJI-5.5M (YCO) - Leg of the 2026 Metric Challenge. 8MJI - Carl de la Sablière Trophy.
  • july 11 to 14: Voiles Classiques de la Trinité sur mer - 8MJI-6MJ1-5.5M- Stage of the 2026 Metric Challenge Major event of the season with 4 days of regattas
  • july 20 to 25: Hoalen Brest Douarnenez Classic - 8MJI - 6MJ| 8MJI: Organization of a group delivery to Brest.
  • july 31 to August 4: Voiles de Légende - La Baule - 8MJI-6MJI.
  • august 7 to 9: Classique de Noirmoutier (CVBC) - 8MJI-6MJI-5.5M - Leg of the 2026 Metric Challenge
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