Class dedicated exclusively to boats with furling mainsail.

In 2013, the race committee decided to introduce a new class dedicated exclusively to boats with furling mainsail.

Since several years now, the furling mainsail has become one of the most popular equipment in new boats sold. Its popularity is that it significantly increases the comfort and convenience during the cruise.

By cons, it is recognized that its use involves a significant compromise on the ability to obtain an optimal setting of the mainsail. Obviously, the impact on performance to diminish the interest of potential participation in races, even friendly.

This new class will allow owners of the many boats equipped with furling mainsail to participate in the SoloValcour race while maintaining the attraction to compete with other competitors in the same class equally.

If you are among the boat owners with furling mainsail, here is an opportunity to initiate or resume to the competition and enjoy the spirit of fair play and camaraderie of the SoloValcour race.

The race committee