Sail through coral reefs, trade winds, and UNESCO-listed landscapes… all without leaving your couch? It’s possible with Virtual Regatta.
But this year, your virtual adventure could also become a real-life journey. Thanks to our partner Aircalin, the New Caledonia Groupama Race 2025 offers a chance to win billets d’avion plane tickets to or from New Caledonia:
- ✈️ A round-trip Nouméa–Paris ticket for the top New Caledonian player
- 🌍 Two round-trip Paris–Nouméa tickets for the top international player
Contest rules
A sailing challenge with a dream-worthy prize.
🌊 A postcard setting for a high-stakes race
Held every two years from Nouméa, the New Caledonia Groupama Race is one of the few offshore races to offer a true island circumnavigation. 654 nautical miles around Grande Terre, passing the Amédée Lighthouse, Cape N’Dua, and the Northern Horns.
This exceptional route crosses one of the largest and most pristine lagoons on Earth, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. An idyllic setting… but a true test of sailing skill!
🗺️ 🗺️ New Caledonia’s natural wonders brought to life in-game
On Virtual Regatta, players will discover stunning landmarks featured along the route:
- 🌅 Amédée Lighthouse in Nouméa
- 🏝️ Cap N’Dua in the Deep South
- 🌊 Ouvéathe white-sand island
- 🪨 The Hen of Hienghène, an iconic rock formation on the East Coast
- 🌿 The Deva Domain, a natural gem on the West Coast
©EyeFly _ NCT
©M. Dosdane _ NCT
©Dean Cropp_ NCT
©Eric Aubry _ NCT
© Mola Mola _ NCT
All iconic places to explore virtually—by navigating through a setting that’s both visually stunning and strategically rich!
🎯 These landmarks are also a unique opportunity for partners and event organizers. They highlight a region or initiative in a fun, immersive, and highly visible way. These enhanced in-game elements boost player engagement while increasing the reach of B2B and institutional communications.
🚀 Class40s at the virtual starting line
On Virtual Regatta Offshore, the race will be sailed in Class40modern monohulls designed for offshore performance. Speed, tactics, and anticipation will be key to standing out in this tropical setting.
🏁 Start: June 15, 2025 from Nouméa
Take the helm in the waters of the Pacific—without leaving your living room… and maybe win a real ticket to the other side of the world!
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