Tour des Ports de la Manche
The largest sailing cruise race in Normandy
About Tour des Ports
The Tour des Ports de la Manche is an annual regatta created in 1984 by the Yacht Club de Granville. The largest cruise race in Normandy, it connects the ports of the Manche and the Channel Islands over approximately 210 nautical miles. Each summer, around a hundred sailboats and over 650 sailors participate in this maritime adventure combining sporting competition, coastal discovery, and legendary conviviality in the stopover ports.
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Tour des Ports de la Manche: 40 Years of Maritime Passion
Since 1984, the Tour des Ports de la Manche has been one of the most emblematic cruise races on the French coast. Created by the Yacht Club de Granville, this annual regatta brings together an impressive fleet of sailboats each summer for a week of sailing between the ports of the department and the Channel Islands.
An Exceptional Maritime Course
The Tour des Ports offers a course of approximately 210 nautical miles connecting the main ports of the Manche. The sailboats stop in emblematic harbors such as Granville, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Barneville-Carteret, Diélette, as well as the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. The course varies from year to year, offering participants the discovery of new stages and new perspectives on the Manche coastline.
A Race Open to All
One of the strengths of the Tour des Ports is its accessibility. The different categories of competing boats—from cruising sailboats to racing boats—give everyone a chance. Beginner sailors mingle with seasoned racers in a warm and supportive atmosphere, true to the spirit of the race since its origins. Over time, the fleet has grown from about twenty boats in the early editions to over a hundred crews today.
Conviviality and Activities in the Stopover Ports
Beyond the sporting competition, the Tour des Ports is a true nautical festival. At each stopover, the host ports organize activities, convivial meals, concerts, and festive evenings that bring together sailors and locals. This festive and human dimension is the hallmark of the event and explains the loyalty of many crews who return year after year.
A Living Maritime Heritage
The Tour des Ports de la Manche contributes to the maritime influence of the department and the promotion of sailing as an accessible and friendly activity. It showcases the ports of the Manche, their heritage, and their nautical know-how, while strengthening ties between both sides of the Channel and the Channel Islands.
Tour des Ports — edition 2026
The 43rd edition of the Tour des Ports de la Manche will take place from July 5 to 10, 2026, starting from Granville with an arrival in Diélette. The route will pass through Chausey, Cancale, and other ports in Manche and the Channel Islands. Registrations are open.
43rd Edition - From Granville to Diélette
The 2026 Tour des Ports de la Manche departs from Granville on Sunday, July 5, to reach Diélette on July 10. The "Westward Ho!" course will make stops in Chausey and Cancale, offering crews a new route along the Manche coasts. Around a hundred crews are expected.
Highlights Tour des Ports 2026
2026 Highlights
- Departure from Granville on Sunday, July 5
- Stops in Chausey and Cancale
- Arrival in Diélette on July 10
- Approximately 100 crews expected
- Registrations open at tourdesports50.fr
Prices Tour des Ports 2026
Practical information — Tour des Ports
Practical Information
Registration
Registration is open online on the official website tourdesports50.fr. Registration fees vary depending on the category.
Departure and Course 2026
Departure on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from Granville, with stops in Chausey, Cancale, and other ports, arriving on July 10 in Diélette.
For Spectators
Stage departures and arrivals are accessible to the public in each stopover port. Free activities and festivities in the ports.
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Ports de la Manche et îles Anglo-Normandes
Port de Granville, 50400 Granville