A key event in Mediterranean sailing, the Tour de Corse à la Voile celebrates its 30th edition in 2025 with a major recognition: it officially becomes the IRC European Championship.
Still faithful to its emblematic 250 nautical mile non-stop course around the island of Beauty, this regatta retains its sporting spirit and the legendary camaraderie of passionate sailors.
Every year, crews from all over Europe take up this unique challenge. Alongside a majority of French entries, crews from Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg bear witness to the event's European aura.
It attracts amateur sailors as well as the big names in sailing who have left their mark on its history: Florence Arthaud, Franck Cammas, Catherine Chabaud, Kito de Pavant, Sébastien Josse, Lionel Péan... An impressive track record for a race that is closer to an ocean adventure than a simple coastal regatta.
The competition is scheduled as follows:
Saturday 04 October :
-Arrival and registration of the boats.
Sunday 05 October:
Arrival and check-in.
Monday 06 October:
-Arrival and registration of boats.
-7.30pm: Opening cocktail reception at the Bastion de l'Étendard.
Tuesday 07 October:
-Regattas in front of the cliffs.
Wednesday 08 October:
-Regatta in front of the cliffs.
-7pm: Aperitif dinner at the Café de la Poste. Rue Fred Scamaroni will be closed for the occasion!
Thursday 09 October:
-12 noon: start of the competition, with the regattas departing from the Quai d'Honneur on Bonifacio's Marina.
Friday 10 October:
-5pm: welcome to the Route des Contrebandiers (Voiles Latines).
-5pm: Aperitif dinner for the Route des Contrebandiers at the Maison des Pêcheurs.
Saturday 11 October:
-Start of the Route des Contrebandiers and welcome to the competition boats.
Sunday 12 October:
-12 noon: finish of the regattas in front of the Quai d'Honneur, located on the Bonifacio Marina.
1pm: prize-giving ceremony at the Maison des Pêcheurs.
Still faithful to its emblematic 250 nautical mile non-stop course around the island of Beauty, this regatta retains its sporting spirit and the legendary camaraderie of passionate sailors.
Every year, crews from all over Europe take up this unique challenge. Alongside a majority of French entries, crews from Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg bear witness to the event's European aura.
It attracts amateur sailors as well as the big names in sailing who have left their mark on its history: Florence Arthaud, Franck Cammas, Catherine Chabaud, Kito de Pavant, Sébastien Josse, Lionel Péan... An impressive track record for a race that is closer to an ocean adventure than a simple coastal regatta.
The competition is scheduled as follows:
Saturday 04 October :
-Arrival and registration of the boats.
Sunday 05 October:
Arrival and check-in.
Monday 06 October:
-Arrival and registration of boats.
-7.30pm: Opening cocktail reception at the Bastion de l'Étendard.
Tuesday 07 October:
-Regattas in front of the cliffs.
Wednesday 08 October:
-Regatta in front of the cliffs.
-7pm: Aperitif dinner at the Café de la Poste. Rue Fred Scamaroni will be closed for the occasion!
Thursday 09 October:
-12 noon: start of the competition, with the regattas departing from the Quai d'Honneur on Bonifacio's Marina.
Friday 10 October:
-5pm: welcome to the Route des Contrebandiers (Voiles Latines).
-5pm: Aperitif dinner for the Route des Contrebandiers at the Maison des Pêcheurs.
Saturday 11 October:
-Start of the Route des Contrebandiers and welcome to the competition boats.
Sunday 12 October:
-12 noon: finish of the regattas in front of the Quai d'Honneur, located on the Bonifacio Marina.
1pm: prize-giving ceremony at the Maison des Pêcheurs.
