The West Nautical Base and the Canoe Kayak Regional Meeting Committee are organizing the Ocean Run for the third consecutive year, from November 11 to 17, 2024 at the West Nautical Base in Saint-Gilles les Bains. For this first World Cup edition, the competition will see French, South African, Spanish, German, Mauritian and Moroccan athletes compete in Reunion (Illustrative photo: www.imazpress.com)
All week long, free activities are planned for the general public with the aim of promoting water sports, but not only…
The festivities started on Monday 11 on the northern coast where local and international paddlers competed in two-seater kayaks. The start was given from the Port of Sainte-Marie at 10 a.m. for 10km to Barachois.
Wednesday 13th, it’s time for the peï kids, with the Mini Run Océan. From 7 to 18 years old, daring young people from nautical clubs will meet for a kayaking, running and swimming triathlon around the Port of Saint-Gilles at 3 p.m.
Friday, November 15, the Beach Race for teams of four is planned, followed by a parade and the tenants’ evening.
Saturday, the Downwind World Cup race will be held between PEI and international athletes.
To conclude this week, this Sunday, November 17, the V6 Pirogue Challenge – Short Race Event will take place before the prize giving ceremony.
Please note that Ocean Racing is a discipline of kayaking and canoeing in the open sea. The rowers, in symbiosis with the sea, know how to benefit from the marine elements: wind, swell and current to go as quickly as possible to the finish . They can reach speeds of up to 20 km/h while surfing with their paddle on their knees.
More information here.
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