THE BOL D’OR MIRABAUD IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST INLAND LAKE REGATTA.
A FOCUS FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SINCE 1939, IT IS A SHOWCASE OF SWISS SAILING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR SAILORS ON THE SAME COURSE. COMPETITORS RACE FROM GENEVA TO LE BOUVERET AND BACK, A TOTAL OF 123 KM AROUND LAKE GENEVA.
PRESENTATION
The Bol d’Or Mirabaud is a huge festival of sail on Lake Geneva organised by the Société Nautique de Genève, it is an unmissable event for the large number of spectators who watch over 500 boats, and 3500 crew members start the race every year. It is one of the classics and a bucket-list event for most sailors.
The Bol d’Or Mirabaud is grateful to more than 150 volunteers ashore and on the water, who welcome and advise the participants and public at the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), not to mention the SNG port authorities and the large Clubhouse team.
AWARDS AND TROPHIES
THE BOL D’OR CHALLENGE
Presented to the first boat to cross the finish line. It must be won three times in five years by the same owner or association of owners to be retained by the winning team. The winner of the challenge receives a silver replica of the Bol d’Or.
THE BOL DE VERMEIL CHALLENGE
Presented to the first monohull to cross the finish line. It must be won three times in five years by the same owner or association of owners to be retained by the winning team. The winner of the challenge receives a silver replica.
THE BOL DE CARBONE CHALLENGE
Rewards the first foiler to cross the finish line. It must be won three times in five years by the same owner or association of owners to be retained by the winning team. The winner of the challenge receives a silver replica.
THE BOL DE BASALTE CHALLENGE
Awarded to the first multihull to cross the finish line. It must be won three times in five years by the same owner or association of owners to be retained by the winning team. The winner of the challenge receives a silver replica.
ACVL – SRS TROPHY
Awarded to the winner on corrected time of all SRS rated monohull classes by the Association des Clubs de Voile Lémaniques.
TIN BOWL
The winner of each class receives a pewter replica of the Bol d’Or
PRICE
Prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class.
THE SOCIÉTÉ NAUTIQUE DE GENÈVE
Founded in 1872, the Société Nautique de Genève is dedicated to the promotion and development of water sports. . It is the largest sports club in Switzerland and today has more than 4,200 members across four sectors: Propeller, Rowing, ‘Light Yachting’ and ‘Cercle de la Voile’. The SNG is the only European club to have won the America’s Cup twice. It will be represented again in 2024 under the colours of Alinghi Red Bull Racing.
