Information about Shipping to Saint-Pierre

For race participants wishing to ship sailing equipment not required during the race to St. Pierre, a container will be available at RNSYS per the detail below. Details relating to the return shipment will be provided in St.Pierre.

1.    The container is for race participants only. There is no charge for this service.

2.    Acceptable goods for shipment are sails, cruising equipment, clothing, etc.

3.    No perishable goods, foodstuffs or prohibited materials are permitted.

4.    No liquids including fuel of any type are permitted

5.    RHSP 2014, RNSYS and the carrier will NOT be responsible for loss or damage. The owner of the goods assumes all risks.

6.    Each item must be securely tagged, clearly identified as to ownership and numbered.

7.    A complete listing of shipped goods and contents is required for customs.

8.    A work form is provided below. Official forms will be available for completion at RNSYS and in St.Pierre when the goods are received for loading. No goods will be loaded without a completed manifest.

9.    The container will be available for loading at RNSYS between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs, Wednesday July 2 and 09:00 and 15:00 hrs, Thursday July 3. No goods will be accepted outside these times. The advanced loading dates are due to the schedule of the vessel carrying the container.

10. The container will leave RNSYS after 1500 hrs Thursday July 3 for shipment to St. Pierre. It will be available upon arrival.

11. Instructions for the retrieval of goods will be provided in St.Pierre.

12.  A return container will be available in St.Pierre to return excess sails and equipment to RNSYS. Details will be available in St.Pierre.
13. Customs will want to see clear documentation and demonstration of ownership.

Blank forms to help you list your goods for both shipping directions have been sent to your skipper's email address.