<\/p>\n
The official language of the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d is French. The French version of these rules shall prevail over any other version in other languages.<\/p>\n
The \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d™ is unique and is awarded to the challenger who establishes or improves on the circumnavigation record, on condition that this circumnavigation occurs in under 80 days and in compliance with the applicable regulations.<\/p>\n
The \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d is a simple and unrestricted sailing contest, with freedom as one of its keywords. This great freedom \u2013 in technology, communication and strategy \u2013 implies great responsibility. A few rules of conduct are nevertheless essential in order to guarantee this freedom.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Entry requirements<\/h3>\n
To enter this sailing contest and to attempt to win the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Competitor must possess a boat and a crew (non-compulsory and unrestricted) capable of sailing around the world without outside assistance, according to the discretion of the members of the Tour du Monde en 80 Jours association
\n\u2022 The boat\u2019s official skipper must be a member of the Tour du Monde en 80 Jours association [at the time when a declaration of intent is communicated]
\n\u2022 The Competitor must be up to date in the payment of his or her record-attempt registration fee (1 registration fee per attempt year) and communicate his or her declaration of intent (see the form in the Annex) at least three months before the scheduled date of departure.
\n\u2022 Accept the communication deontology of the Jules Verne Trophy.<\/p>\nRoute<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Cross the starting line defined by a line between Cr\u00e9ac\u2019h lighthouse on Ushant Island and Lizard Lighthouse.
\nTravel around the world leaving the capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin and Horn to port.
\n\u2022 Re-cross the line defined above in the opposite direction.<\/p>\nAttempt<\/h3>\n
\u2022 An attempt at the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d is considered to commence as soon as the competitor crosses the starting line of the route between 1 August of the year underway and 31 July of the following year.<\/p>\n
\u2022 During this period, hereafter referred to as the \u201cattempt year,\u201d the competitor can go over the starting line as many times as he or she wishes without having to pay registration fee again.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The attempt will be considered as completed when the competitor crosses the finishing line after following the route of the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d or when the attempt year ends.<\/p>\n
Official time<\/h3>\n
\u2022 As a member of the Association Tour du Monde en 80 Jours, the skipper of the vessel pledges to communicate to the Association his or her times for crossing the starting and finishing line, expressed in universal time down to the second.<\/p>\n
Participants<\/h3>\n
\u2022 The Trophy is open to all types of vessels and crews, without restriction.
\n\u2022 The vessels shall be propelled by the wind and crew alone, and all types of non-mechanical energy shall be allowed.<\/p>\nCrew<\/h3>\n
\u2022 The number of crew members on board is open.<\/p>\n
Assistance<\/h3>\n
\u2022 No outside assistance is allowed.<\/p>\n
Security<\/h3>\n
\u2022 All competitors must respect the applicable international safety rules.<\/p>\n
Responsibility<\/h3>\n
\u2022 The skipper and his or her crew shall take part in the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d at their own risk and peril.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Boats should be designed and built to enable full autonomy at sea.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rescue and assistance at sea are governed by the applicable international conventions.<\/p>\n
Registration fees<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Membership fees for joining the \u201cTour du Monde en 80 Jours\u201d association, subject to the provisions of Article 8 of its statute, are set at the amount of thirty thousand euros.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Payment of this amount confers the payer:
\nthe status as an active member of the \u201cTour du Monde en 80 Jours\u201d association.
\nthe right to embark on an attempt at the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d when he or so wishes.<\/p>\n\u2022 For any new attempt at the \u201cJules Verne Trophy,\u201d a member of the association will need to pay a registration fee of twelve thousand euros.<\/p>\n
Communication<\/h3>\n
Before the attempt<\/strong>
\nCompetitors are requested to abstain from all communication on their intention or their plan to take part in the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d until they are granted permission from the Association Tour du Monde en 80 Jours, in compliance with Article 7 of its statute, and have paid their registration fee.<\/p>\nDuring the attempt<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Competitors shall refrain from communicating false positions or speeds.
\n\u2022 Competitors shall refrain from communicating false news and commit to developing good communication.
\n\u2022 Competitors may not communicate their positions at strategic passages in order for these not to be divulged to possible pursuers. This eventuality should not exceed four days at the risk of compromising understanding and sportsmanship of the \u201cTroph\u00e9e Jules Verne.\u201d<\/p>\nAfter the attempt<\/strong><\/p>\n
\u2022 The competitor deemed as winner of the \u201cJules Verne Trophy\u201d is the one whose performance is better than that of the previous trophy holder.
\n\u2022 Once another competitor has beaten the record again, the former trophy holder should demonstrate utmost discretion in terms of communication, or systematically refer to the new holder.<\/p>\n_____________________________<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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