The challenge start on May 1, 2023.<\/p>\n
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The course<\/h3>\n\n- Port Of Call course: <\/strong>a 20.6 nautical miles race, from “S” mark (near Britania Yatch Club) to Port of Call and back. See SI for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Compete in two categories<\/h3>\n\n- Open<\/li>\n
- PHRF-LO:\u00a0 Flying Spinnaker (FS) and Non Flying Spinnaker (NFS, also refer to as Jib And Main, JAM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jacques Adam\u00a0River Challenge History<\/h2>\n
The Jacques Adam River Challenge was launched in 2011 by amateur sailors who enjoyed long distance racing and were interested in promoting the activity by offering this type of race. No longer obligated to wait for wind, you can optimize your results by racing when the wind is favourable and when you’re feeling at your best. Everyone can participate.<\/p>\n
One of the instigators of the Ottawa River Challenge was a passionate sailor, Jacques Adam. He has passed away in 2017, and the Challenge was renamed after him\u00a0\u2013 The Jacques Adam River Challenge.<\/p>\n
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Our objectives in introducing the Jacques Adam\u00a0River Challenge<\/h2>\n\n- Initiate a culture and appreciation of long distance racing on the Ottawa River;<\/li>\n
- Develop seamanship abilities required to sail farther, faster, in the dark and over a longer period of time while respecting all the safety rules; and<\/li>\n
- Promote the characteristic beauty and diversity of the Ottawa River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Compete in two categories<\/h3>\n\n- Open<\/li>\n
- PHRF-LO:\u00a0 Flying Spinnaker (FS) and Non Flying Spinnaker (NFS, also refer to as Jib And Main, JAM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jacques Adam\u00a0River Challenge History<\/h2>\n
The Jacques Adam River Challenge was launched in 2011 by amateur sailors who enjoyed long distance racing and were interested in promoting the activity by offering this type of race. No longer obligated to wait for wind, you can optimize your results by racing when the wind is favourable and when you’re feeling at your best. Everyone can participate.<\/p>\n
One of the instigators of the Ottawa River Challenge was a passionate sailor, Jacques Adam. He has passed away in 2017, and the Challenge was renamed after him\u00a0\u2013 The Jacques Adam River Challenge.<\/p>\n
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Our objectives in introducing the Jacques Adam\u00a0River Challenge<\/h2>\n\n- Initiate a culture and appreciation of long distance racing on the Ottawa River;<\/li>\n
- Develop seamanship abilities required to sail farther, faster, in the dark and over a longer period of time while respecting all the safety rules; and<\/li>\n
- Promote the characteristic beauty and diversity of the Ottawa River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jacques Adam\u00a0River Challenge History<\/h2>\n
The Jacques Adam River Challenge was launched in 2011 by amateur sailors who enjoyed long distance racing and were interested in promoting the activity by offering this type of race. No longer obligated to wait for wind, you can optimize your results by racing when the wind is favourable and when you’re feeling at your best. Everyone can participate.<\/p>\n
One of the instigators of the Ottawa River Challenge was a passionate sailor, Jacques Adam. He has passed away in 2017, and the Challenge was renamed after him\u00a0\u2013 The Jacques Adam River Challenge.<\/p>\n
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