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25-06-2021
A COMPLETELY FOIL AND PADDLE YEAR!
The National Windfoil on Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October.
Introduced to the show in 2018, this year, the autumn National Windfoil will bring together 150 participants from all over France. No doubt the very best in this sport will be present in La Rochelle for the event and a very high-level competition, with about forty world champions, will be on the water to battle for the title. The very best in France in foil will be present at La Plage to celebrate a return to competition after a rather difficult year for such events!
This competition is organised with the Cercle Nautique d’Angoulins and the Grand Pavois La Rochelle and is open to FFVoile Windfoil licence holders.
Information and Registrations on https://www.cnangoulins.com
- The National Wingfoil on Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October.
A combination of kite surf, surf and windsurf, all with a foil, is creating quite a buzz and offers plenty to delight all board sport enthusiasts! Wingsurf, or a sail that you hold with your arms outstretched and a board on your feet, appeared for the first time in 2015 with Tony Logosz. It took several years before this sport was seen at kitesurf and windsurf spots and, no doubt, it was when Robby Naish started to use it and develop the technique that Wingfoil really took off. Later, with the progress made on foils, Wingfoil continued to develop its fan base and, today, there is no doubt that Wingfoil has really taken off!
Therefore, the Grand Pavois La Rochelle, with its La Plage space, is delighted to be able to welcome about fifty competitors for this first autumn National in La Rochelle. The cream of this new sport will be among the many fans attending the weekend of the show to discover the equipment on display, chat with brands and competitors, and test and discover this new activity.
This competition is also organised with the Cercle Nautique d’Angoulins and the Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
Information and Registrations on https://www.cnangoulins.com
The National ETF on Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October.
Inspired by the multihulls of the America’s Cup, in 2016, Jean-Pierre Dick (four-time winner of the Transat Jacques Vabre) and the architect Guillaume Verdier created the ETF 26 (Easy to Fly). This 26-foot catamaran (8.10 metres long and 4.30 metres wide) is easy to sail by all and offers the chance to achieve the excellence of flight aboard boats equipped with foils. Built and assembled in France, this sports boat is designed to fly when it reaches speeds over 8 knots and, today, brings together crews with experienced skippers such as Billy Besson, Jean-Pierre Dick, Yvan Bourgnon and Jean-Christophe Mourniac.
The National ETF 26 will be held exceptionally in La Rochelle in 2021 and more specifically during the Grand Pavois La Rochelle. A unique opportunity to present and promote this circuit that offers the chance to get up close to these astonishing « machines » that fly over the water and compete neck and neck at (very) high speeds!
Note that this competition is organised by the Société des Régates Rochelaises with the support of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
Information and Registrations on http://srr-sailing.com/web/s/11942/etf26
Board Sport and Foil exhibitors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle
On the occasion of its four Board Sport and Foil events, exhibitors will come together at La Plage on the last three days of the Atlantic show to answer questions from enthusiasts and rookies relating to the equipment available (windfoil, paddle, wingfoil, light sailing, etc.), training courses and practices. A specific event bringing together the leading brands that will take advantage of these four events and the presence of the leading French athletes in these disciplines. A must!
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Des temps forts et des animations pour toutes et tous !
Présence de skippers à quelques semaines du départ du Vendée Globe, projections de films en exclusivité, rencontres, dédicaces, bateaux événements, tables-rondes, remise des prix… C’est un programme, qui s’enrichit jour après jour, qui sera proposé à cette 52e édition du Grand Pavois La Rochelle !
LE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE : LE TOURISME NAUTIQUE, UN FORT AXE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT.
C’est du 1er au 6 octobre prochain que les visiteurs pourront découvrir les nombreux pays présents et destinations représentées cette année au Grand Pavois La Rochelle. Si le Pays Basque sera l’invité d’honneur de cette 52e édition, la Chine avec la ville de Qinhuangdao située au bord de la mer de Bohai, l’Espagne avec de nombreuses destinations nautiques, l’Italie avec une très forte mobilisation de la Sicile, sans oublier les exposants internationaux et les représentants de marques leaders mondiales seront présents… Un RDV pour le tourisme nautique incontournable et en fort développement !
L’ESPACE ECO-NAVIGATION & INNOVATIONS DURABLES AU GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE : PLUS DE 50 EXPOSANTS ET DES TEMPS FORTS
50 entreprises présenteront produits et innovations à terre et à flot sur LE Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
Les start-up seront mises à l’honneur sur le pôle « Innovations Durables avec EDF » et sur le stand de la Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
« VOILES DE NUIT » the MAGICAL NAUTICAL and PYRO-DIGITAL SHOW COMES BACK in LA ROCHELLE!
– Voiles de Nuit, the world-renowned nautical and pyro-digital show organised by The Grand Pavois Organisation will take place in the harbour of the medieval city of La Rochelle, south-west of France, on Saturday the 5th of October 2024.
– After two years of waiting, the magnificent and eco-responsible show will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the third most important boat shows of Europe: The Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
– Three hours of free entertainment will astonish over 30,000 visitors used to attend Voiles de Nuit since 1988.
GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2024, A YEAR OF RENEWAL
There’s a whole host of new things to discover, and this year’s event promises to be a real eye-opener.
GRAND PAVOIS BEACH, THE NEW THEMED AREA AT GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE!
The area dedicated to Gliding and Light Sailing will benefit from a real evolution-revolution in 2024.
ALAIN POCHON REAPPOINTED CHAIRMAN, ANAÏS LHEUREUX NEW GENERAL COMMISSIONER.
Created in 1973, the association governed by yachting professionals held its 51st general meeting on Wednesday 16 January.
72,000 Visitors to the Grand Pavois La Rochelle
– 72,000 visitors in 6 days,
– An autumn event that confirms its position as the must-attend show for yachting enthusiasts and professionals,
– The 2024 dates: from Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 October 2024
NEW : A CARD CALLED EXCLUSIVE FOR TWO PEOPLE
Grand Pavois Organisation is exceptionally offering a card called Exclusive for two people to facilitate the arrival of visitors who wish to visit the show for one day, optimise their trip and their show’s experience in the best conditions.
NIGHT SAILS 2023 POSTPONED TO 2024
The Voiles de Nuit fireworks and digital show organised by Grand Pavois Organisation as part of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle, originally scheduled for Saturday 23 September in the outer harbour of La Rochelle, will not be taking place this year. The Board of Directors, which met on Tuesday 29 August and was chaired by Alain Pochon, decided by a majority to postpone the show until 2024 due to organisational issues.
Le GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2024 The greatest international boat shows in south-west of EUROPE is back from the 1st to the 6th of October
Created in 1973, and ranked in the top five of the most important international events of the nautical industry, Le Grand Pavois La Rochelle is the last French international boat show afloat on the calendar each year.
DATES OF THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE
FROM THUESDAY 1 TO SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2024
A LIMITED EDITION WATCH BY B.R.M CHRONOGRAPHES, OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER PARTNER OF THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE
OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER PARTNER OF GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE
73,000 VISITORS AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2022
73,000 VISITORS AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2022
« Sustainable Innovation » with EDF
The Grand Pavois La Rochelle is focusing on the theme of « Sustainable Innovation » with EDF.
ETF SERIES 2022: THE “GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE FOILING EVENT »
An event within an event organised by La Rochelle Nautique and the ETF Series.
QUATRE BATEAUX EMBLÉMATIQUES DE LA PLAISANCE FRANÇAISE, NÉS DE QUATRE FONDATEURS DU GRAND PAVOIS !
Quatre bateaux emblématiques de la plaisance française créés par quatre des membres fondateurs du Grand Pavois La Rochelle seront exposés au cœur de l’Espace Patrimoine et Tradition du salon.
« 40 ans, 40 histoires… » un vrai voyage dans le temps plein d’anecdotes
Découvrez ou re découvrez le Hors-Série Sud-Ouest réalisé en 2012 lors de la célébration des 40 ans du Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE PRACTICAL GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
You’re looking for practical information to help you get the most out of the show? Follow the guide
UN ESPACE PECHE DÉDIÉ ET UNE MARINA GRAND PAVOIS FISHING AVEC 27 ÉQUIPAGES DE MARQUE INSCRITS À CE JOUR
UNIQUE : TESTER LES NOUVEAUTÉS EN MER ET SUIVRE DES FORMATIONS EMBARQUÉES !
GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2022, ENCOURAGING THE PARTICIPATION OF ALL WITH THE HANDI CAP’ACCESS CENTRE
The Handi Cap’Access Centre will celebrate its 12th edition this year at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
A 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE WITH MANY INNOVATIONS!
The event for the coming year’s innovations
THE RETURN OF THE PYRO-DIGITAL SHOW VOILES DE NUIT
Now a world reference in the field of pyro-digital shows, Voiles de Nuit, organised by the association Grand Pavois Organisation, will be held on the fore-port of La Rochelle on Saturday 1 October 2022.
50TH EDITION OF THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE!
A look back at the history: on 6 April 1973, the Grand Pavois de La Rochelle association appeared in the columns of the Journal Officiel No.82 of the French Republic. It was now official, the association was recognised by the State.
80,000 VISITORS AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021
2021 will remain forever engraved in the memory of Grand Pavois Organisation!
After being cancelled in 2020 due to the global pandemic and the introduction of the health pass in 2021, the Grand Pavois La Rochelle believed it would potentially see a 20 to 30% drop in visitor numbers for this edition organised in the unusual context of a health crisis. However, this year’s event contradicts and counters all forecasts since 80,000 visitors (editor’s note, 79,916 visitors) were present on the pontoons and alleys of the international in-water boat show, namely a 5% increase in relation to the previous edition in 2019.
DES TEMPS FORTS POUR TOUTES LES PASSIONS !
Invité d’honneur, bateaux de courses, bateaux événementiels, innovations, job dating, foils …
NIKOS ALIAGAS AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE TO SHARE MEMORIES THROUGH HIS PHOTOGRAPHS INSPIRED BY « GREECE AND THE SEA »
Greece, guest of honor at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2021, will be presenting the exhibition « Greece and the Sea » by Nikos Aliagas.
10 UNMISSABLE EVENTS AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021.
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OLIVIA PIANA, THREE TIMES SUP WORLD CHAMPION, PATRON OF THE APRIL MARINE PADDLE JAM, THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE’S PADDLE GATHERING
JOIN US ON SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER 2021 FOR A UNIQUE SUP GATHERING!
THE GRAND PAVOIS ORGANISATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFIRMS THAT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021 WILL TAKE PLACE.
Following the Board Meeting on Wednesday 25 August, the Grand Pavois Organisation Board of Directors confirmed that the international in-water boat show, the Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2021 will be held.
THE « HANDI CAP’ACCES » POLE FAVOURS PARTICIPATION BY ALL.
The « Handi Cap’Acces » Pole will celebrate its 11th edition this year at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
AN ECO-RESPONSIBLE APPROACH FOR ALL
The Grand Pavois La Rochelle adheres to the Charter for eco-responsible events in La Rochelle.
THE APRIL MARINE PADDLE JAM, THE GRAND PAVOIS’ SUP GATHERING.
Join us on Saturday 2 Octobre 2021 for a unique SUP gathering.
« A SHOW AS MUCH AWAITED BY WATER SPORT PROFEESSIONALS AS BY OUR ENTHUSIASTIC VISITORS »
MAKE A NOTE OF THE DATES FOR THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE FROM TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER TO SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER 2021
GREECE, THE GUEST COUNTRY OF HONOUR AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021
A leading tourist destination, Greece is renowned for its stunning mountain landscapes, its natural wonders, its infinite coastline and its large and small islands, famous around the world for their unequalled beauty.
« SUSTAINABLE SAILING AND THE PORT OF THE FUTURE WITH EDF » AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE.
The Grand Pavois La Rochelle is focusing on the theme of « Sustainable Sailing and the Port of the future with EDF”.
YANNICK BESTAVEN,PATRON OF THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021
Yannick Bestaven, the magnificent winner of the 2020/21 Vendée Globe on Maître CoQ IV, will be the patron of the 40th edition of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
CRÉATION DE LA GRAND PAVOIS ACADÉMIE.
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