La Route Halifax Saint-Pierre 2008 est une course océanique de classe mondiale qui se déroule tous les deux ans lors des années paires (en alternance avec la course Marblehead-Halifax) depuis Halifax en Nouvelle Ecosse au Canada et Saint-Pierre, la France au large des magnifiques côtes
de Terre-Neuve.
Karine Claireaux Maire de Saint-Pierre vous invite à noveau
C¹est avec un plaisir sans cesse renouvelé que la Ville de Saint-Pierre vous convie à la quatrième édition de la Route Halifax-Saint-Pierre, en juillet 2008.
Cet événement nautique majeur pour notre archipel est attendu de tous les habitants qui, avec les services municipaux, ne ménagent pas leurs efforts pour accueillir bateaux et équipages, dans la plus pure tradition française.
Nous vous attendons nombreux et vous promettons un séjour festif et gastronomique que vous n¹oublierez pas de si tôt.
With great pleasure once again the City of Saint-Pierre invites you to join the fourth edition of Route Halifax Saint-Pierre, in July 2008.
The entire archipelago's inhabitants and the City of Saint Pierre Team look forward to this major nautical event. They will do their best and even more, to welcome every yacht’s crew, their friends and families in the finest French tradition.
You will enjoy a visit full of festive and gastronomic delight and a touch of France you will always remember.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE ?
A Special Place, A Special Race, A Special Invitation
Race and cruise the spectacular waters of Nova Scotia and Saint Pierre. Visit the historic seaports of Louisburg, Halifax and Lunenburg. Stay and rest a while in the protected waters of the graceful Mahone Bay. Stroll through the colorful town of Mahone Bay, and drop in on the classic boat festival. Have lunch in the seaside village of Chester, have a corn boil on Beckman’s Island, flash up your bar-b-que in one of the many hidden treasure coves on the Bras d’or Lakes on Cape Breton Island and watch the American bald eagles soar. Go back in time while visiting the rustic and rugged south west coast of Newfoundland.
From the beginning to end, this 360 mile ocean race from Halifax, Nova Scotia to the French island of Saint Pierre will be a challenge for the adventurous and a delight for the pleasure seekers.
2008, our 4th edition of the Route Halifax Saint Pierre begins on July 13 with the white sail and July 14 with racing class, in Halifax Harbor.
Planning is well underway to make this a memorable adventure. Our race organizers are keen ocean racers and blue water cruisers like yourself. Our committee is made up of members from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, Chester Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club, Armdale Yacht Club, Dartmouth Yacht Club and Yacht Club de Saint Pierre.
We look forward to sharing with you our passion of ocean racing….. Randy Stevens
Chairman Route
Saint Pierre Race
902-455-4144
The Bluenose II
The Route HSP Committee is pleased to announce the participation of the Bluenose II in the post
race festivities. Bluenose II is anticipated to arrive in Saint-Pierre on July 17th and will continue
her official port visit until after the Grand Prix Yacht Race in Saint Pierre harbor July 19th.
Navy to accompany the Route HSP fleet.
Naval Headquarters in Halifax has announced that HMCS Kingston, one of its Kingston Class Coastal Defence Vessels will be at sea to accompany the race to Saint Pierre. She will also make a port visit in Saint Pierre. The Navy has generously provided one or two ships to accompany each of our races since the event was first run in 2002. Racers have always appreciated the presence and support of the Navy as they cross the challenging waters off the east coast.
La Route Halifax Saint-Pierre 2008 est une course océanique de classe mondiale qui se déroule tous les deux ans lors des années paires (en alternance avec la course Marblehead-Halifax) depuis Halifax en Nouvelle Ecosse au Canada et Saint-Pierre, la France au large des magnifiques côtes de Terre-Neuve.