Hot Mini class - hot race

While the 72 competitors in Transat 6.50 are fighting their way through the Doldrums the new long distance race Nantes-Azores are just days away from having a full entry list. Nearly 70 sailors have pre-registered just a month after the new 1260 miles race each way was launched. A lot of sailors will use the race as a qualifier for the Transat in 2007.

The Sam Manuard Series designed TipTop will also have its debut in the race. Manuard is the hottest design name in the 21 foot class at the moment and a lot of people will be watching how the TipTop will perform.