MAY 2 – 7, 2016LEEWARD ISLANDS RAIATEA, TAHAA, BORA-BORA

TYPE OF EVENTSAILING RACE

MONOHULLED – MULTIHULLED

Since its beginning, this regatta has been known for its indisputable originality. The TPR is marked by its increasing numbers of participants and the presence of numerous international competitors who have helped turn this into one of the largest sporting events to take place in this country.It has an authentic, sportive, festive spirit and is the largest regatta in the Pacifi c islands. This international competition takes place in the most beautiful lagoons of French Polynesia. Each evening celebrates the Polynesian art of living and tradition.The Raiatea Regatta association makes all administrative and festive details of this event possible, thanks to enthusiastic volunteers.

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THE BACKGROUNDAt the onset of TPR, there was a desire to merge a sporting challenge, a friendly spirit and a discovery of Tahitian culture on water and on land. From a half dozen friends who got together eleven years ago, the event has evolved into a team of 30 volunteers and 50 service providers who passionately and selfl essly plan this huge event every year. They organize the entire sailing program, festivities, safety, and all the logistics of creating stopovers on three islands.

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THE ISLANDS WITHIN THE TPR RAIATEA, SACRED ISLAND

One of the top places for nautical tourism, Raiatea, with its main 150m long pier (500ft), offers many amenities for sailboats, such as marina, shipyards, and supplies. Uturoa, the island’s capital, has all types of businesses and medical services available.Apooiti marina, located next to Uturoa, welcomes boats with its docks, pontoons, water, fuel and boutiques…

OTHER RECOMMENDED MOORING SITES Motu Toamaro (swimming, snorkeling) Motu Nao Nao (beach, diving) Baie de Tetooroa (waterfalls, surfi ng, fi shing)

TAHAA, VANILLA ISLANDRaiatea’s little sister, the vanilla island, is generous with its authenticity and sheltered anchoring areas. It is possible to do a sailing tour. Patio, the main village, has an infi rmary, a bank and shops.

OTHER RECOMMENDED MOORING SITES Mooring in apu bay while visiting a pearl farm Motu tatau with its coral gardens Motu pearl farm in faaaha : bay to spend an evening

BORA BORA : THE PEARL OF THE PACIFICThis ancient volcano sports the immense silhouette of its two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, whose rich green hues contrast the gradient sapphire, jade and turquoise shades of the magnifi cent lagoon surrounding the island. The Bora Bora lagoon, renowned as the most beautiful in the world, is a luminous, multico-lored natural swimming pool. On Bora Bora, there is a medical center, banks…

ZOOM OVER PREVIOUS YEARSIn 2015, 324 participants were recorded.

In 2014, the TPR took place from April 29-May 4 with a course that included Raiatea, Bora-Bora and Tahaa. More than 45 sailboats took part with more than 300 crewmembers representing over a dozen nationalities.

In 2013, the 10th edition was a record year : 366 participants and 285 crew members who hit the seas in more than 53 sailboats. This edition gathered local teams along with 37% of international participants.

THEY CAME TO THE TPRThe New Zealand Yacht Squadron (2006), The Society of Rochelaise Regattas (2007), The San Francisco Yacht Club (2008), the Nautical Society of Marseille within the context of theJuris’Cup (2009), and the Nautical Society of St Tropez (since 2009).

SPORTING SCHEDULE THE RACE BEGINS IN RAIATEA, THE ISLAND OF SAILS.

The three days of the regatta will combine skill and performance on the water. There is no maximum number of participants. This event is open to all kinds of boats, monohulls, and catamarans of any size.

The program will be released as soon as possible.

SCHEDULE OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES VILLAGE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND DEMONSTRATIONSTPR village in Uturoa, on the island of Raiatea : demonstrations, arts and crafts, local food samples, environmental awareness booths, registration booth, skipper briefi ng area, parade of teams…In the evenings : party every night, always in a different place. Tahitian games, ma’a tahiti (Tahitian specialties), modern and traditional singing and dancing…

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SPORTING SCHEDULE : TRY YOUR LUCK>> Opening of the village>> Registrations

>> Village>> Prologue in Raiatea

>> Race 2 : Banana Raiatea>> Race 3 : Gathering Bora Bora

>> Race 4 : Banana Bora Bora>> Race 5 : Gathering Tahaa

>> Race 6 : Banana Tahaa>> Race 7 : Tour around Tahaa

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RACING RULES Regattas will last from 1-5 hours, depending on the day, course and wind conditions.

Boats are expected to sport the advertisements se-lected and provided by the organizers. The winning Polynesian team will receive a trip for four to the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, including plane tickets, lodging and use of a yacht.

Registration forms can be downloaded as of February 2016 from the TPR website.

Registration Fees are 15,000 FCP (USD$130) per boat in the TPR challenge and 50,000 FCP (USD$434) per boat in the corporate challenge.

During registration, you need to provide the name of the boat that will be in the regatta. Complete information will be required, such as the boat’s registration number, name, fl ag and type of craft (monohulled or multihulled).

A deposit is required for each dodger that will be refunded during the last evening’s event.

Each team member must be affi liated with the Fédération Tahitienne de Voile (Tahitian Sailing Federation). The Yacht Club of Raiatea will be onsite

in the racing village with temporary membership cards available for 500 FCP per person (USD$4).

Upon registration for this race, participants attest that each boat has liability insurance, has the required equipment to navigate more than 6 nautical miles from shelter, and is authorized to sail with a category C.

An entertainment packet available at 20,000 CFP per crewmember (USD$174) provides access to the three festive dinners for the inauguration, closing dinner and awards ceremony.

For information about racing rules and registration :

Facebook : Tahiti Pearl RegattaMail : tpr@mail.pfwww.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf

REGISTRATION

ENTRY- The racing category of the Regatta is open to monohulled boats possessing an HN gauge certifi cate and multihulled boats possessing a Multi2000 gauge certifi cate.- Boats without a gauge certifi cate are not permitted to race and will be classifi ed in real time as “cruising.”- French competitors must present a valid FFvoile or FTvoile license.- Foreign competitors must present valid liability insurance.- Boats will need to be registered through fi lling out the registration form accompanied by the fees and copy of the HN or Multi2000 gauge certifi cate and submitted to the organizers.

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SPECIAL PACKETS AVAILABLE TO COMPETITORSEach boat will receive a registration packet with race T-shirts, a fl ag and sponsor logos. Nightly transfers to land will be provided by the organization’s speedboats.

CONTACTStéphanie BETZwww.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf stephanie@archipelagoes.net - tpr@mail.pf

LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONWebsite, Facebook page, media kit and press releases. Local and international journalists are invited to join the «Press Boat».

Press Relations : Stéphanie BETZ stephanie@archipelagoes.net

Presence of international journalists from the biggest sailing magazines : Cruising World, Sail Mag, Voiles & Voiliers,Multihulls, Latitude 38, Kazi…

French Polynesian media : TNTV, La Dépêche…

Photography by Tor Johnson, Bertrand Duquenne, Julien Girardot, Tim McKenna… Published in various media and on the internet.

Active Social Networks : Tahiti Pearl Regatta’s Facebook page and Twitter.

New for 2016 : Audiovisual production and media distribution, TV and digital technology provided by A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organization).

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TAHITI PEARL REGATTA/ SAILING RACE / MAY 2 – 7, 2016 / 13th annual