What is a Mini Transat boat?
The Mini Transat race is a transatlantic yacht race for small boats. To be precise the competitors sail boats that are no longer than 6.5m (21 foot), single-handed.
How much does a Mini Transat cost?
cost? To participate in the Mini, you already have to buy a boat, and it is its price that will determine the budget. Count between 15,000 and 150,000 euros (sometimes more for a high-tech proto and sometimes less for a tired proto).
How long does the Mini Transat take?
around seven days
A unique race The initial part of the race, 1,350 nautical miles long and lasting around seven days, will throw the sailors in at the deep end. And for good reason, the segment between the start and Portugal can prove to be quite invigorating due to the headwinds and the possibility of gales.
How big is a Mini Transat?
21 feet
Mini Transat boats are 21 feet (6.50 m) in length and designed to a strict “box rule,” which limits the overall size of the boat.
What is a scow hull?
A scow is a type of flat-bottomed barge. Some scows are rigged as sailing scows. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, scows carried cargo in coastal waters and inland waterways, having an advantage for navigating shallow water or small harbours.
What kind of boat does the sailing Frenchman have?
In 2017, I quit the UN and spent 6 months disassembling and putting back together my first boat, a 26ft sailing antique, the Peugeot 205 of the seas: Ann Alé. I live the life of a cruiser, living aboard my own boat was amazing, and I enjoy every second of it.
How do I get into Mini Transat?
To qualify for the Mini Transat, skippers must sail 1,000 nautical miles single-handed, non-stop and accumulate at least 1,500 nautical miles by participating in Mini Regattas. For current races, there are 84 places, so it really is a case of first come-first served!
What is a Skow?
skow. A flat-bottomed boat of the northern German rivers.
What is a power scow?
The Power Scow Chichagof. Chichagof is a power scow, a salmon scow, a fish tender. The U.S. Army, who authorized a fleet of Seattle-built scows during World War II, designated them as “Barge Self-Propelled” or BSP.
Who is the sailing Frenchman?
Hugo Piccard
DATES NOW LIVE!! We are very excited to announce that Sailing Virgins will be partnering again with Hugo Piccard -aka The Sailing Frenchman- to offer two Performance Sailing Courses this summer.
What are flat-bottomed boats called?
A flat bottom boat is usually called a shallow draft boat because of its unique hull characteristics. Because these type of boats sit very high in the water they are said to have a shallow draft. Shallow draft simply means the lowest part of the boat does not sit too far away from the waterline.