The Mini Transat 6.50 is one of the most prestigious of international offshore sailboat races. It is an extreme proving ground not just for new skippers looking to make a name for themselves but also for fully professional sailors looking for a new personal challenge.
In 2011, Mini Transat USA 574 skippered by Emma Creighton will race 4200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from France to Brazil, with only one stop-over in Madiera.
Time and Location: Start- September 13th, 2011, La Rochelle, France
Finish- October, 2011, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
Entries: 85+ of the world’s most talented sailors
Timing: The race is held once every two years, since 1977
Race Course: From France, 1,100 miles across the Bay of Biscay down the coast of Portugal to Madiera. Following a stop-over, the race continues 3,100 miles past the Canary Islands, across the doldrums to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.
