Agenda 19 October 2025

THE SEA IN ALL SENSES

Start of the Orienteering Race, in aid of the Jacques Monod Foundation – registration required – Reception from 8:30 a.m. at the Pont des Docks. 

Village opening

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. : Free sailing lessons and introductory sessions with BRED Banque Populaire, subject to availability - Eure Basin

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. : Workshops and promotion of exhibitors - Martinique Hall

Presentation of exhibitors from Martinique, showcasing their expertise and promoting their products.

Coffee grounds in all their forms, lecture with Sidonie Bancquart, Re-garder le marc de café , followed by a book signing – Transat Café l’Or Pavilion. 

Cliff Jumping by Jeremy Nicollin with Fortinet – Best Western

Instant M - Sunrise and drums - Martinique Hall

Committed skipper's story: meeting with Laurent BOURGUES, skipper of the Ocean Fifty Mon bonnet rose - Transat Café l’Or Pavilion.

Orienteering Race prize-giving ceremony - Honorary pontoon

Quiet time

Great Martinique Quiz - Martinique Hall

Questions about Martinique, covering various topics.

TrimControl Class40 launching ceremony – Honorary pontoon

Fashion show featuring the colours of Martinique – at Hector's

Workshops and promotion of exhibitors - Martinique Hall

Presentation of exhibitors from Martinique, showcasing their expertise and promoting their products.

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. : Book signing session for Mon Double Everest by Maxime Sorel - Best Western stand

Book signings for COFFEE GROUNDS : Recipes from chefs and 75 Recipes & Activities by Sidonie Bancquart Warren - Official Store

MER VERITE, by the Cie Corpus : public reading on the history of Newfoundland fishermen, featuring portraits and testimonials from sailors and their loved ones – Transat Café l’Or Pavilion. 

Results of the Sustainable Mobility Challenge draw

Radio Transat

Itinerary Knowledge & Flavours - Martinique Hall

An immersive experience combining gastronomy, craftsmanship and cultural narratives, where each product (coffee, food, textiles, accessories, etc.) is associated with a story, tradition or personality from Martinique.

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Signing sessions - Armel Tripon – Les P’tits Doudous stand

Instant M - Basketry workshop - Martinique Hall