Club de Kayak de Mer et de Va'a de la Baie des Phoques
23, rue de la Ferté - 80230 - Saint-Valery-sur-Somme -FRANCE
Phone +33.3 22 60 08 44 - Fax. +33.3 22 60 08 44 - E-mail: contact@baiedesphoques.org     
   
 
VA'A INTERNATIONAL RACE
9 AND 10 SEPTEMBER 2006
ST VALERY SUR SOMME - FRANCE
  RESULTS 2006

PHOTOS

SEE THE VIDEO OF THE RACE 2003

"LES INTERNATIONAUX DU VA'A"

"GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL DE KAYAK DE MER"

"RALLYE TOURISTIQUE DE LA BAIE DES PHOQUES"

The be baie phoques


The semi merathon

Saturday's evening meal and polynesia show

OFFICIAL TSHIRT

"CHALLENGE ENTREPRISE"

PROGRAM

RULES / REGISTRATION

AWARD

USEFUL INFORMATION

CONTACT US
FRENCH VERSION







SEE THE VIDEO     top of the page

To see the video of baie des phoques race 2003, please click here

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"LES INTERNATIONAUX DU VA'A"  
( LONG DISTANCE RACE)           
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Race : It is a circuit of around 11 nautical milles linking the 3 ports of the bay : Saint Valery sur Somme, Le Hourdel, Le Crotoy. The race is exclusively for men or women members of the FFCK, FIC, FIV or other .


Boats :  OC -1 (rudder is allowed)
               OC -6
               OC-3

Class :     OC-1 open women (from junior)
                  OC-1 open men (rudder is allowed)
                  OC-6 open women / OC-6 open men (from junior)
                  OC-3 open (from junior)


"GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL DE KAYAK DE MER"
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Race : Despite its appearance, this is a difficult circuit(cross- currents, deep waters) of around 11 nautical milles (4 nautical milles for children) linking the 3 ports of the bay. This race against the clock is exclusively for members of FFCK or FIC, classed by 2003 categories.

Boats : single kayak (K1) / double kayak (K2)

Class : K1 men child, K1 women child , K1 open women (from junior), K1 men (from junior) , K1 men senior, K1 men veteran, K2 men open (junior/senior), K2 men veteran, K2 mixed / women/ open(from junior)

            

"RALLYE TOURISTIQUE DE LA BAIE DES PHOQUES"         top of the page

The rallye is open to everyone and crosses the bay in the safest conditions in a circuit of 13 kms(7 milles).
There is no timing or classification.
Note : the craft must conform to the rules for sea navigation. A medical certificate stating that sport can be practiced is also necessary.



THE BEBAIE PHOQUES
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Race in kayak or outrigger canoe for children ( categories : poussins, benjamins, minimes)


THE SEMI MERATHON
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Long distance va'a race in kayak or outrigger canoe open to handisport

Categories : open (V6 women, V6 men, K2 men)







"CHALLENGE ENTREPRISE"             top of the page

Race called "australian race" open to every national and international firms. Circuit between 7 and 13 km. You must engage a team of 6 competitors (3 of them must belongs to the firm).





PROGRAM          top of the page

FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2006

2 : 00 pm to 7 :00 pm

reception of competitors;, confirmations of registrations, boatcontrol, giving of numbers

            SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2006

 
07 : 00 am to 11 :00 am
reception of competitors;, confirmations of registrations, boatcontrol, giving of numbers

9 :00 am
Firm's challenge

11 :30 am
briefing of competitors

1 :00 pm " LES INTERNATIONAUX DU VA 'A "
OC-1 MEN OPEN (junior to veteran) - rudder is allowed OC-6 WOMEN OPEN (junior to veteran) OC- 6 WOMEN YOUNG (since cadet to 21 years old ) OC 6 MEN YOUNG (since cadet to 21 years old)

1 :10 pm " GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL DE KAYAK DE MER "
K1 MEN VETERAN K1 MEN OPEN (junior, senior) K2 MEN YOUNG (since cadet to 21 years old ) K2 WOMEN YOUNG (since cadet to 21 years old )

1 :15 pm " SEMI MERATHON "
open to Handisport Categories open (OC6 women and men, K2 men)

2 :00 pm - 7 :00 pm

reception of competitors;, confirmations of registrations, giving of numbers all the day shows : nautical equipment, photos, Polynesian show…

4 :00 pm to 7 :00 pm
boatcontrol,

5 :00 pm
award ceremony

7 :00 pm
official opening

8 : 30 pm
Entrance for the evening meal

9 :00 pm
Polynesia show Evening meal
During the evening Award ceremony of firm's challenge
                          
              SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2006


07 : 00 am to 11 :00 am
reception of competitors;, confirmations of registrations, boatcontrol, giving of numbers

10 : 00 am BE BAIE PHOQUES

11:30 am
briefing of competitors

1 : 40 pm LES INTERNATIONAUX DU VA 'A
OC 6 MEN OPEN (junior to veteran)
OC 1 WOMEN OPEN (junior to veteran) rudder is allowed

1 : 50 pm GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL DE KAYAK DE MER
K1 MEN CADET K1 WOMEN OPEN (junior, senior)
K1 MEN JUNIOR K2 MIXED
K2 MEN VETERAN
K2 MEN OPEN (junior, senior)

1 :50 pm RALLYE DE LA BAIE DES PHOQUES
all the day shows : nautical equipment, photos, Polynesian show…

5 :00 pm
award ceremony closing of the event





















the programme can be change the day of the race
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RULES / REGISTRATION          top of the page

We will give you a "carte 1 jour" the day of the race but you must give us a document for your personal insurance


click here for the enrolment form

rules


SATURDAY'S EVENING MEAL AND POLYNESIAN SHOW
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On saturday envening at 9:00 o'clock. price per person 30 €

Informations and booking : CONTACT US

click here for more informations.


OFFICIAL TSHIRT ....           Top of the page

OFFICIAL TSHIRT OF THE EVENT , limited edition !!!!!!!

TSHIRT FOR WOMEN RED (15€)- click here

TSHIRT FOR WOMEN BLUE (15€)- click here

TSHIRT FOR MEN GREEN (18€)- click here

TSHIRT FOR MEN "CAMEL" (18€) - click here



TO BUY OR RESERVE IT, PLEASE CONTACT US




USEFUL INFORMATION       top of the page

map of the site
- map for driving in Saint Valery sur Somme
Transport - Access - Accomodations



MAP OF THE SITE - ST VALERY SUR SOMME
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click here



MAP FOR DRIVING OUTRIGGER AND KAYAK IN SAINT VALERY SUR SOMME
- click here





Transport :      Return

The nearest station : Noyelles sur Mer
The nearest Airport : Paris Charles de gaulle





Access :   Return

From Paris :
By the RN, direction Beauvais Amiens
By A16, leave in Abbeville
By A1, leave in Roye, direction Amiens Abbeville

From Rouen :
By A28, leave in Abbeville

From Lille :
Direction Abbeville



Accomodations :    Camp sites - Gite for overnight stays - Hotel (low price) - Rural Gite - Hotels  Return
(classed by price)



CAMP SITES IN ST VALERY AND NEXT TO   
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La croix l'abbé - 80230 ST VALERY/SOMME Phone +33.3.22.60.81.46
Le Walric - 80230 ST VALERY/SOMME Phone +33.3.22.26.81.97
Le domaine de Drancourt (3km de St Valery) Phone +33.3.22.26.93.45
Camping du Rio - 80860 Noyelles sur mer Phone +33.3.22.23.28.38
Camping de la Baie - 80230 Pendé Phone +33.3.22.60.72.72
Camping municipal du marais - 80230 Pendé Phone +33.3.22.26.90.29
Le Bois de Brigthon - 80410 Cayeux sur mer Phone +33.3.22.26.71.04
La vieille église - 80410 Cayeux sur mer Phone +33.3.22.26.63.23
Les galets de la mollière - 80410 Cayeux sur Mer Phone +33.
3.22.26.61.85



GITES FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS NEXT TO ST VALERY     Return

Marcanterra - St Quentin en Tourmont (11€ /pers/night) Phone +33.3.22.26.03.06
Mr et Mme Bizet - Morlay les Ponthoile (10.70€ /pers/night) phone+33.
3.22.27.07.11
Monsieur Delabie - Friville Escarbotin (10€/pers/night) Phone +33.3.22.30.77.69
Gite communal - Chepy (9,30€/pers/night ) Phone +3
3.3.22.26.58.94
Domaine du Lieu Dieu - Beauchamps (12€/pers/night) Phone +33.3.22.30.92.23
Résidence Club - Cayeux sur Mer (12.69€/pers/night) phone +33.3.22.26.62.36



HOTELS (low price) NEXT TO ST VALERY/SOMME    
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Hotel Akena - Friville Escarbotin Phone +33.3.22.20.79.10
Hotel Formule 1 - Abbeville Phone +33.8.91.70.51.52
Etap Hotel - Abbeville Phone +33.3.
.22.20.00.10



RURAL GITES IN ST VALERY NEXT TO      
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Booking : Phone +33.3.22.71.22.71    mail : accueil@somme-tourisme.com



HOTELS IN ST VALERY/SOMME    
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Le relais Guillaume (from 44€) Phone +33.3.22.60.82.36
Hotel du Port les Bains (from 46€) Phone +33.
3.22.60.80.09
La colonne de Bronze ( from 49€) phone +33.3.22.60.80.07
Résidence du Cap Hornu (from 49€) Phone +33.
3.22.60.24.24
Hotel Picardia (from 68€) phone +33.3.22.60.32.30


FOR MORE INFORMATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Tourism office of St Valery Phone +33.3.22.60.93.50

Web site with accomodations in the Somme ::
www.somme-tourisme.com

RESULTS 2006

see the results - word version - click here
see the results - pdf version - click here
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK END - Official photograph: Léandre LEBER

photos of saturday 10 september 2006 : http://www.leandreleber.com/leandre/photos/samedi/
photos of sunday 10 september 2006 : http://www.leandreleber.com/leandre/photos/dimanche/
photos of firm's challenge : http://www.leandreleber.com/leandre/photos/entreprise/
photos of saturday evening meal and polynesian show : http://www.leandreleber.com/leandre/photos/soiree/
photos of the award ceremony: http://www.leandreleber.com/leandre/photos/fin/

you can buy photos numeriques :  size 10x15 in 300 dpi
                                                            2€ per photo, 5€ for 3 photos

please contact us


AWARD          top of the page

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