Participation

Twelve Pogo (plus our vice-president’s J120) took part in the Douarnenez meeting, the third one of the year after those of Carteret and Loctudy.

One Pogo 12.50, three Pogo 36, four Pogo 30 and four Pogo 8.50 took part.

Friday 1st September 2023

The flotilla gathered in Tréboul Harbour (Douarnenez, face to the gorgious Tristan island). Three pontoons had been reserved to accommodate the boats.

At the end of the afternoon, a festive drink gathered all the crews, with the exception of MOANA, wich would not arrive until late in the night from Lorient. We had a lot of opportunities to get to know each other.

 

Saturday 2nd September

After the traditional breakfast/briefing at the Winches Club, we set off at 10 am with the goal of rounding the Basse Vieille, then the Basse du Lys and back (a course of 35 NM).

Most of the course was beam reach, with a steady force 3 wind that enabled the course to be completed in six hours. The boats stayed so close together that they were able to take pictures of each other and exchange some great shots afterwards.
At 6pm, the AIP set up the aperitif and the 40 crew members began a long debriefing of this splendid day, which ended in the night after a tasty couscous and a prize-giving ceremony awarded by drawing lots.

Sunday 3rd September

This new day of sunshine and joy began with the sacrosanct breakfast/briefing. The course was limited to a round trip to Basse Vieille (21 NM), which should have allowed to be back for lunch. But the wind died down. Some on the boats had to leave the fleet to start their return trip. The others could reach back Douarnenez only after 3.30pm, and could not enjoy the convivial meal of the previous day’s leftovers ?.

No matter, during this magnificent weekend, ocean racers, saltysea dogs and epicurean cruisers merged with good mood to share their passion and exchange lots of information to increase the pleasure of sailing a Pogo.

Pogo Douarnenez 2023 Gathering

Saturday 2 and Sunday morning 3 September 2023

Eligibility and registration

The 2023 courses are open to all Pogo class boats. The Bongo 9.60 from the Winches Club will also be there.

Maximum number of boats thirty.

To allow us to organize this event, it is requested to register before July 31th. After this date, prices will be increased (if places are available).

A registration will only be confirmed when the file is complete (payment and insurance certificate).

Competitors who do not have a number in the sail will mention it at the registration.

Places of port in Douarnenez

Free entry is granted to participating boats from the evening of Friday, September 1 to Monday, September 4 inclusive. If a longer duration is necessary, we will try to find solutions…

The harbour master’s office will do its best to group all the Pogo’s together. For this purpose, contact us by VHF 9 or telephone (0297335951) for the allocation of a place.

The organization reserves the right to communicate the necessary information to the harbour master’s office in case of request.

Registration fees

To participate in the Gathering, the skipper/owner of the boat must be up to date with his 2023 A.I.P. membership fee (15€).

The registration fee for the meeting is 50€ per boat for all series and whatever the number of crew members, who are invited to the meeting and will only pay for their meal.
Please register directly online at Events before July 31th.

Insurance

Each participating boat will have to provide a copy of its insurance certificate in civil liability as soon as the file is constituted. Unfortunately, we are having too much trouble getting them back.

Crew exchange

So that all the members of the Association can participate, even those who for one reason or another could not come with their boat, the Organizing Committee will try to make them embark on the participating boats. We also wish to welcome on our boats when it will be possible members of the Winches Club.

Meals

The participation fee for the Saturday dinner, the Sunday breakfast and the Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday lunch aperitifs is 25€ per person. People who have not sailed can also participate. For reasons of stewardship, registration for the meal will be closed 8 days before the meeting. Payment is made in the same way as for registration fees.

Program

Friday, September 1nd

Afternoon reception
Aperitif at the pontoon.

Saturday, September 2nd

9h : Briefing.
10am: Opening of the starting line for the Saturday course.
17h30 : Closing of the finish line.
19h30 : Aperitif at the Maison du Nautisme followed by the crews’ meal.

Sunday, September 3rd

From 8:30 am: breakfast.
10:15 am: Opening of the starting line for the bay course.
1pm: Closing of the finish line.

Regulations and course

Planned courses

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Declaration to the Maritime Affairs for these courses.

Applicable rules

• Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG)
• Class rules involved
• Courtesy and good humor

Measurement

• Each boat must comply with the class/measurement rules and be equipped at least for sailing within 6 miles of a shelter.

Responsibility

Each crew participates in the courses at their own risk. The decision to participate, continue or discontinue is their sole responsibility. The organizing authority will not accept any responsibility for any property damage, injury or death resulting from this event, either before, during or after.

 

The Organizing Committee, hoping for your presence!

Sincerely

Benoît le Masson
AIP Secretary

The first boats of a fleet of 4 Pogo arrived in the Azores. Back in early July.

• Boomerang (Pogo 36);
• Léthé (Pogo 30);
• L’Aventure (Pogo 10.50);
• X-Ray (Pogo 30)