2025
PROGRAMME
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START LEG 2:
MINDELO - MARIE-GALANTE
NOVEMBER 12
2130 miles
DEPARTURE STAGE 1:
FUERTEVENTURA - MINDELO
OCTOBER 31
970 miles
PREPARATION WEEK AT MARINA JANDIA
OCTOBER 25 TO 30
STOPOVER IN CAPE VERDE
SAO VINCENTE - MINDELO
ARRIVALS IN GUADELOUPE
FESTIVITIES
END OF NOVEMBER 2025
THE COURSE
The island of Fuerteventura is ideally located for the start of this transatlantic race. Then head south to Mindelo, Cape Verde, where a stopover will be organized, then head to Marie-Galante, the arrival destination of this rally, which should take place in ideal downwind conditions, the northeast trade winds. A truly authentic land, this island with its strong character is a wonderful and magical gateway to the Guadeloupe archipelago.
FLEET SAILING
For all sailing boats, monohulls or catamarans over 10 meters.
2 LEGS JOURNEY
Canary Islands > Cape Verde
Cape Verde > Marie-Galante
for more than 3000 miles !
PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION
Security and conviviality for specific guidance.
SUPERVISION AND SAFETY
Weather reports sent daily by a marine weather specialist according to your position, an emergency doctor available at all times throughout the navigation for remote consultations, useful advice and recommendations given by professionals in safety at sea, and numerous pre-departure briefings to learn more,
The Rallye des Iles du Soleil supports and secures your transatlantic crossing! A Cruise Director will also ensure the smooth running of the event.
And for those who stay ashore, the organization keeps track of each boat by sharing on-board news and an online map updated every four hours!
CONVIVIALITY
With breakfasts during stopovers, evening gatherings, receptions and organized parties, sailors can discover different destinations in a unique atmosphere.
Sightseeing, landscape discovery and group activities are all on the agenda, helping to forge friendships and promote mutual support within the fleet!
Exchanging, sharing and chatting, participants in the Rallye des Iles du Soleil will enjoy an outstanding conviviality and a festive spirit present at every moment!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Rally is open to all Category A sailboats over 10 meters in length, with at least 2 people on board.
Specific safety and communication equipment and a first-aid kit are required. One crew member (skipper or first mate) must have taken a World Sailing course (safety/survival + PSMer).
The safety equipment required to take part in the Rallye des Iles du Soleil has been designed to ensure the safety of all participants. It is based on French division 240, which defines "safety and equipment requirements and limits of use", and on the experience of the cruise director and his teams.
Read all about the conditions in the Rally Rules!
Ready to go?
ARE YOU A BOAT OWNER?
The Rallye des Iles du Soleil has partnerships with many shipyards offering specific operations and advantages with owners of BALI CATAMARANS or FOUNTAINE-PAJOT catamarans, or AMEL and DUFOUR boats!
LOOKING FOR CREW ?
Are you looking for crew members to get on bord with you? You are not an owner but still want to participate in the Rallye des Iles du Soleil?
With our partner VogAvecMoi official crew Rally network, you have a full service to help you find a crew or to file your boarding request. Operation is simple, just follow this link and register.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Can I register with a 9.90m boat?
Perhaps. A request for an exemption from the organization is possible depending on the characteristics of the boats.
Can I participate alone on my boat?
Minimum 2 people on board! We do not allow solo sailing for security reasons. We must be at least 2 people on board (included in the registration price).
Do you provide weather information during the rally?
Yes, we will send a daily weather forecast for the area to the mail boxes of the boats. Participants who wish to have Grib files must be able to do so by themselves.
The answers to all your questions HERE