Women's Snipe Sailing
ALL ARE INVITED TO THE WOMEN'S EUROPEANS
Melilla (SPANISH MOROCCO)
About
GREAT COMPETITION FOR ALL LEVELS
After many years without a Women's European Championship, the Belgian Snipe Class hosted the event in 2019 on Lake Galgenweel in Antwerp with 21 teams from 10 countries and the hosted the Championship in 2022 with 22 teams from 9 countries and 3 continents.
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In 2024, the SWEC will be hosted by the Real Club Maritimo in Melilla July 18 - 21.
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Schedule
JULY 18 - 21
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July 18
Registration & Measurement 9:00 - 1900
Practice Race 1500
Opening Ceremonies
July 19
Registration & Measurement 9:00 - 11:30
Skippers Meeting
Racing 11:30
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July 20
Racing 12:00
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July 21
Racing 12:00
Awards
Important Details
EARLY ENTRY & CHARTER DEADLINE IS JUNE 10
Anyone needing a charter boat it is very important that you please register before the first entry deadline (10th June). Charters are available aty low prices for international teams. Charter contact email is below.
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There is free transport of boats on Ferries from Spain to Melilla. Arrangements must be made in advance.
When out on the water, there will be 1 support boat with qualified personnel, water, tools, and spare parts on board for every 8 participating boats – everything you will need!!
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Tell friends and family that, along with drone footage, videos, and photos, they will be able to follow the racing live as all boats will have GPS trackers fitted (the link to watch will be shared nearer the time).
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To promote tourism in the city of Melilla, here is a link https://bonosmelilla.es/ that may be able to provide some discount vouchers valid for EU residents. They can be requested to attend any of the events taking place this year, including the Women’s Europeans. To use the discount vouchers, it is necessary to book through the collaborating agencies that appear on the website. Up to 75% of flights from some cities in Spain to Melilla are covered, as well as part of the accommodation.
If you need help when applying for vouchers or any information regarding charter boats and entry, please contact the event organiser Jose Latorre on latorrejrcmm@gmail.com