Transquadra

Le Marin

After sailing 2,700 miles from Madeira, navigating shifting winds and squalls, and having to stay the course and manage their sleep, their arrival in Martinique feels like paradise. They then head to the marina at Le Marin at the far end of the bay.

Transquadra is a transatlantic race open only to amateur sailors over the age of 40, contested solo or in pairs on production boats. It takes place in two stages, allowing participants to fit this adventure into their personal and professional schedules.
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The 2024–2025 edition began in July 2024 with two separate starts:

On July 3, the Mediterranean fleet set sail from Marseille.

On July 7, the Atlantic fleet set sail from La Turballe, in the Loire-Atlantique region, marking a return to the race’s roots.
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Both fleets converged on Madeira for a stopover before setting sail again in late January 2025 for the second leg toward Martinique. The finish is scheduled for February 2025 in Le Marin, offering sailors the warmth and hospitality of the Caribbean after their Atlantic crossing.
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This edition stands out for its international participation, with sailors from eight countries, and near parity between solo and double-handed participants.
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The Transquadra offers amateur sailors the opportunity to take on a major personal and athletic challenge, while sharing moments of camaraderie and solidarity unique to this one-of-a-kind transatlantic adventure.