Village

The 2025 New Caledonia Groupama Race 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 stretch across Pointe Brunelet and the breakwater, offering a lively and friendly space to fully enjoy the event.

Key Dates

Main Village : June 13–15 – Three days of entertainment and festivities to celebrate the race in a unique atmosphere, alongside the Salon Nautical organized by SODEMO.

Mini-Village : June 16–20 – Still located at the CNC Sailing School, featuring the official event store and special water activities for kids during the school holidays!

A Program Full of Activities

✅ Activities & Discovery : Demonstrations, workshops, and water activities
✅ Meet & Share : Chats with skippers and crews
✅ Partner Booths : Dive into the race universe and meet its key players
✅ Games & Surprises : Fun for all ages

Don’t miss the daily race briefing at 7PM at the restaurant Le 3 Mâts to follow every update on the crews’ progress.

The village will be the heart of the 2025 edition—where the spirit of the race, conviviality, and maritime adventure come to life!

PROGRAM BY DATE

Friday, June 13

2PM–5PM: Show Cooking with Chef Gabriel L. – Village, Sailing School / Breakwater
9AM–6PM: Start-up & French Tech Booths (innovations, demos) – Village
9AM–6PM: Interactive game for all ages – Maritime Museum

Free Water Activities

J70 sailing introductions – Breakwater, Sailing School
Canoe rides, Va’a, yoga on catamaran – Breakwater

On-Land Activities

Photo exhibitions, “future sailor” workshops – Village
Rescue technique demos – Red Cross Booth, Village
Partner booths (Sud Tourisme, Hertz, Escape NC, etc.) – Village
Concert & live music – Village

Saturday, June 14

9AM–6PM: Electric vehicle test drives – Hertz Booth, Village
9AM–6PM: Discover nautical offers – Salon Nautical, Sailing School / Breakwater
Official photo studio : leave with your souvenir portrait – Groupama Race Photo Booth
NC1ère live radio broadcast – All day, Village
Water & land activities continue
Evening concert & festive ambiance – Village

Sunday, June 15

Water Activities : J70 sailing, canoe, Va’a, yoga on catamaran – Breakwater
On-Land : Exhibits, workshops, partner booths – Village
Concert & festive vibe – Village

Monday, June 16

2PM: Village opens + family activities – Village, Sailing School / Breakwater
J70 sailing initiations – Breakwater
Nautilus 360 tour – Port Moselle Marina
Conference on the maritime wealth of the lagoon – On board the Nautilus 360

Wednesday, June 18

Fishing initiation – Breakwater, Sailing School
2PM: Village opens + water activities – Village

Thursday, June 19

J70 Regatta with Caledonian athletes and CNC students – Sailing zone
Village opens at 2PM + activities – Village

Friday, June 20

Unique Va’a competition – Sailing zone, Breakwater
Lagoon lighting installation – Evening, Breakwater
DJ & festive evening – Village

Saturday, June 21

Tri-Nations Challenge : New Zealand – Australia – New Caledonia in J70 – Sailing zone
Va’a Replay : demos & music – Village stage and sailing zone
Sud Tourisme Challenge : immersive family activities – Village

Every Evening – June 13–21

7PM : Official Groupama Race briefing – Village, Sailing School / Breakwater
Live virtual regatta – Animation zone, Village
DJ or live band concerts – Village
Lounge zones & chill-out spaces – 3 Mâts / CNC Lounge