RHSP 2014 chair Scott MacLeod presented a strong argument for taking part in Route Halifax Saint-Pierre to a group of sailors attending the Halifax International Boat Show Saturday, Feb. 22nd. Scott recounted some of the events that will take place on shore in Halifax before the race departs on July 8, 2014. And he showed pictures from previous years of the warm welcome that awaits sailors arriving in Saint-Pierre where each boat is assigned to a family who welcome the crew to their homes and entertain with fine French cuisine and friendship. These special arrangements are one of the features that sets this ocean race apart from many others. As conceived by Philippe Paturel and Capt. Hal Davies, this is a race that fosters a close relationship between eastern Canada, the U.S. and the French islands.
Scott also talked about some new ideas that are still under consideration. There may be a second start in Sydney this year. And if you are a cruiser and prefer a more predictable voyage, we are talking about having a rally class, which means you would be permitted to run your engines for a certain period of each day. If either of those ideas appeal to you, please contact Scott MacLeod directly to discuss:
info@routehalifaxsaintpierre.com
