Strict one-design
Every Class30 is strictly identical. No arms race: the difference is made on the water, through tactics and trim.
New for 2027 · Class30 joins the race
CIC Med Channel Race 2027 720 miles of mixed double-handed racing across the Mediterranean
For the first time, the Mediterranean's great offshore race opens its doors to the Class30. Marseille, the Var coast, the Strait of Bonifacio, Menorca: a legendary course starting from our home port. We take care of the boat. All you need is your duo.
Start
March 21, 2027*
Distance
720 miles
Crew
Mixed double
Boat
Class30
The race
Big-league offshore racing, Mediterranean style
Launched in 2025 on the model of its big sister, the CIC Normandy Channel Race, the CIC Med Channel Race has become the benchmark offshore event in the Mediterranean: a week at sea, a multi-leg course that relaunches the race at every mark, and a race village in Marseille.
In 2027, it opens up to a second class: the Class30, sailed mixed double-handed. The same boat and the same format as the World Sailing Offshore World Championships, raced in Marseille in September 2026.
A first Class30 edition, a blank honours board. What if your name came first?
10 min
between the top two finishers in 2026, after 6 days and 1,141 miles of racing.
Why Class30?
Same boat for everyone. Only the best duo wins.
Mixed double
One woman and one man on board. The World Sailing Worlds format, and a real step towards more women offshore.
A course built for 30-footers
720 miles, more direct than the 916 miles sailed by the Class40s: a true offshore challenge.
Sailboat of the Year 2024
Designed by VPLP, born from a project led by the UNCL, the RORC and the Storm Trysail Club to open offshore racing to as many sailors as possible.
Class30 · 720 miles
Class40 · 916 miles
Indicative course based on the organiser's published map. The official course will be set out in the notice of race.
The course
From Marseille to the Balearics, 720 miles offshore
A coastal opening, a crossing towards Corsica, the Strait of Bonifacio, then a long leg to Menorca before the final sprint back to Marseille. Nights at sea, weather calls, transitions: it has it all.
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Marseille
Start in the south bay of Marseille.
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Var coast
An opening leg along the Var coastline before heading offshore.
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Strait of Bonifacio
Heading east to the strait between Corsica and Sardinia.
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Menorca
A direct crossing to the Balearics, rounding the island.
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Marseille
A long leg due north to the finish in the south bay.
11
Class30s based in Marseille
With Cap Regatta
We get you to the start line
Cap Regatta runs a fleet of 11 identical Class30s in Marseille, prepared for offshore racing. The race starts from our home port: you arrive, you sail, we take care of the rest.
Race-ready boat
Preparation before the start, cleaning and maintenance on your return.
Full insurance
Sail with peace of mind.
Coaching & training
Professional coaching to prepare your duo for offshore racing.
In your colours
Customise the boat with the colours of your company or partners.
A team by your side
Available before, during and after the race.
Find your partner
No co-skipper yet? Seazazoo connects you with other sailors.
Your 2027 season
Your route to the start line
01
Right now
Book your boat
The fleet is limited: book early to secure your Class30.
02
This autumn
Form your duo
One woman, one man. No partner yet? That's what our crew exchange is for.
03
Winter 2026-2027
Train in Marseille
Offshore sessions and coaching so you're ready on race day.
04
March 21, 2027*
Cast off
Start from Marseille for 720 miles of racing.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before signing up
Another question? Our team will answer.
Contact usEach Class30 crew is made up of two people: one woman and one man. This is the format chosen by the organisers for the Class30 fleet, the same as at the World Sailing Offshore World Championships.
Head to our crew exchange, powered by Seazazoo, to find your partner. You can also talk to us directly.
The start is scheduled for Sunday March 21, 2027 in the Class40 calendar. An alternative date of Sunday April 11, 2027 is under consideration, linked to Marea, the new Marseille boat show. We will update this page as soon as the date is confirmed.
Entries are handled by the organiser, Sirius Événements, on the official website med-race.com. We help you with everything related to the boat.
Be part of the first Class30 edition
A first only happens once. Book your Class30 and take the start of the 2027 CIC Med Channel Race from Marseille.
Official race website*Date announced in the Class40 calendar, subject to change (alternative date: April 11, 2027).