RAID La Tranche - L'Île de Ré

After a year's absence, the iconic sailing event on the Vendée coast is making a comeback.
return. On 27 and 28 June 2026, the 41st edition of the Raid La Tranche-sur-Mer / Île de Ré promises a
spectacle, combining sporting performance and popular fervour.

A NEW ERA UNDER MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP

The Mairie de La Tranche-sur-Mer is officially taking over the reins of this legendary race, and is now responsible for its organisation and funding.
organisation and funding. This municipal steering, carried out in close collaboration with the
the Raid back into the official calendar of national competitions.
national competition calendar.

A 22 KM CHALLENGE ON THE OPEN SEA

A real link between the mainland and the Ile de Ré, the Raid offers a spectacular crossing of
22 km from the central beach (Zone Nautique du Maupas). For this anniversary edition, three
disciplines will share the start line in what promises to be a memorable 'hare start':
- Windsurfing (classic fin)
- Windfoil
- Wingfoil, the fastest-growing discipline.

A POPULAR AND FESTIVE EVENT

More than just a competition, the Raid is a celebration of board sports culture. An exhibition village
free of charge, will be set up on the beach so that the public can get into the spirit of the race.
the race. Saturday will close with a festive evening to seal the reunion between the racers and their supporters.
and their supporters.

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