Village

The New Caledonia Groupama Race 2025 Village

This year, the New Caledonia Groupama Race village will be set up at the Sailing School of the Cercle Nautique Calédonien (CNC) and will extend across the Brunelet point and the seawall, offering a welcoming and lively space to fully enjoy the event. For the daily race briefings and evening entertainment, join us at the 3 Mâts and the CNC lounge.

SCHEDULE BY DATE

Friday, June 13

• 9am–6pm:
  • Partner booths (Groupama, Sud Tourisme, Escape NC, Hertz) – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Groupama Pacific Activities
  • Photo Studio – Sailing School
  • Digital Treasure Hunt – Seawall
  • Official shop & refreshment area – Sailing School
  • Maritime Museum – Sailing School
  • Future Sailors Workshops – Seawall
  • Giant Mural with La Ressourcerie – Seawall
  • Nautical Show in parallel – Port Brunelet

• 10am–12pm: Kayak Tours – Sailing School

• 10am–2pm: Red Cross First Aid Demos – Sailing School deck

• 2pm–5pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

• 2pm & 4:30pm: Show Cooking with Pacific Food Lab – Sailing School

• 7pm: Crew Party with Concert by Florent Moro – 3 Mâts

Saturday, June 14

• 9am–6pm:
  • Partner booths (Groupama, Sud Tourisme, Escape NC, Hertz) – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Groupama Pacific Activities
  • Photo Studio – Sailing School
  • Digital Treasure Hunt – Seawall
  • Official shop & refreshment area – Sailing School
  • French Tech Showcase – Sailing School
  • Future Sailors Workshops – Seawall
  • Giant Mural with La Ressourcerie – Seawall
  • Nautical Show in parallel – Port Brunelet

• 10am–12pm: Kayak Tours – Sailing School

• 10am–2pm: Red Cross First Aid Demos – Sailing School deck

• 2pm–5pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

• 7pm: NC 1ère Live News Show – Sailing School

Sunday, June 15

• 8am–12pm: Mini train & Malawi Brass Band – Shuttles between Rocher à la Voile and Sailing School

• 8am–11am: Coffee offered by Groupama & Café Royal – Rocher à la Voile

• 8am–11am: Crêpe Party by Paysan Breton – Rocher à la Voile

• 8am–12pm: Official shop (relocated) – Rocher à la Voile

• 8am–1pm: Kite Demo – Rocher à la Voile

• 9am–6pm:
  • Partner booths (Groupama, Sud Tourisme, Escape NC, Hertz) – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Groupama Pacific Activities
  • Photo Studio – Sailing School
  • Digital Treasure Hunt – Seawall
  • Refreshment Area – Sailing School
  • NC Diabetic Association – Sailing School
  • Future Sailors Workshops – Seawall
  • Nautical Show in parallel – Port Brunelet

• 10am: Official Start of the New Caledonia Groupama Race – Rocher à la Voile

• 10am–12pm: Kayak Tours – Sailing School & Rocher à la Voile

• 2pm–5pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

Monday, June 16

• 2pm–5pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

• 2pm–6:30pm:
  • Groupama Stand & Activities: Photo Studio & Digital Treasure Hunt – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Official shop & refreshment area – Sailing School

• 2pm–5pm: Visit of the Nautilus 360 – Ponton P1 CNC

• 5pm–6:30pm: Documentary screening “L’Océan vu du cœur” – Nautilus & Sailing School

• 6:30pm–7pm: BCI Winch Challenge – 3 Mâts

• 7pm: Race Briefing – 3 Mâts

• 7:30pm: Concert – Esther Wamejo & Tiki Photo Animation – 3 Mâts

• From 7:30pm: Buffet & Themed Bar – 3 Mâts & CNC Lounge

Tuesday, June 17

• 2pm–5pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

• 2pm–6:30pm:
  • Groupama Stand & Activities: Photo Studio & Digital Treasure Hunt – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Official shop & refreshment area – Sailing School

• 4pm: Conference – “Pala Dalik: Reef Echo” by Sandrine Job – Sailing School

• 5pm: Conference & Film – “Atlantic Rowing” by Christophe Papillon – Sailing School

• 6:30pm–7pm: BCI Winch Challenge – 3 Mâts

• 7pm: Race Briefing – 3 Mâts

• 7:30pm: DJ Set – Mathieu B. & Tiki Photo Animation – 3 Mâts

• From 7:30pm: Buffet & Themed Bar – 3 Mâts & CNC Lounge

Wednesday, June 18

• 9am–12pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

• 1pm–5:30pm: Sud Tourisme Regatta – “Our Athletes Hit the Water” – Seawall

• 2pm–6:30pm:
  • Groupama Stand & Activities: Photo Studio & Digital Treasure Hunt – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Official shop & refreshment area – Sailing School

• 6:30pm–7pm: BCI Winch Challenge – 3 Mâts

• 7pm: Race Briefing – 3 Mâts

• 7:30pm: Concert – SunFlowers & Tiki Photo Animation – 3 Mâts

• From 7:30pm: Buffet & Themed Bar – 3 Mâts & CNC Lounge

Thursday, June 19

• 9am–12pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

• 2pm–5:30pm: Discovery & Initiation to Fishing with CNC – Seawall

• 2pm–6pm:
  • Groupama Stand & Activities: Photo Studio & Digital Treasure Hunt – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Official shop & refreshment area – Sailing School

• 6:30pm–7pm: BCI Winch Challenge – 3 Mâts

• 7pm: Race Briefing – 3 Mâts

• 7:30pm: NC Tourism Quiz – 3 Mâts

• 8pm: Concert – Full Bordel & Tiki Photo Animation – 3 Mâts

• From 7:30pm: Buffet & Themed Bar – 3 Mâts & CNC Lounge

Friday, June 20

• 9am–12pm: Free Sailing Initiations on J70s – Sailing School

• 2pm–5:30pm: Replay Va’a: Initiations & Sprint Races with DJ on the Seawall – Seawall

• 2pm–8pm:
  • Groupama Stand & Activities: Photo Studio & Digital Treasure Hunt – Sailing School & Seawall
  • Official shop & refreshment area – Sailing School

• 2pm–9pm: Refreshment area open – Sailing School

• 6pm–9pm: Giant BBQ – Sailing School

• 6:30pm–7pm: BCI Winch Challenge – Sailing School

• 7pm: Race Briefing – Sailing School

• 7:20pm–9pm: DJ Set – Kosmopolite – Sailing School

Saturday, June 21

• 9am–1pm: Official shop, Refreshment area & Mobile Crêperie – Sailing School

• 9am–1pm: Aircalin Tri-Nations Regatta – Sailing School & Seawall

• 4pm: Prize Ceremony – Province Sud Auditorium + Live on Facebook from 3 Mâts

• 6pm: Closing Evening – 3 Mâts & CNC Lounge
  • Malawi Brass Band on a boat
  • Concert – Groove Hub
  • DJ Set – Mathieu B.
  • Concert – Patricia Segui (CNC Lounge)