Evacuation Rally Announcement
Published 14:00 on 29 May 2024
The annual rally to St Malo, to commemorate St Helier Yacht Clubs participation in the historic evacuation of Allied troops in 1940.
You are invited to dress your boat overall and join the race fleet coming into the lock on Saturday morning where a berth in Bassin Vauban marina will be reserved for you. Boats wishing to sail/motor over on Friday should moor overnight in St Servan where you may take advantage of the Passeport Escale scheme.
The programme is:
Saturday boats are to be dressed overall
For those coming through the lock on Saturday, boats should gather at St Malo in good time by 11.30 (CET), ready to lock into the Bassin Vaubin at 11.56.
Saturday lunchtime a pontoon party with drinks and nibbles will be held at 14.00 (CET).
Sunday - return to Jersey
Lock times all times are local time St Malo
Friday 14th lock times inward: 10:56, 11:56, 12:56, 15:26
Saturday 15th lock times inward 11:56, 12:56, 13:56, 14:56, 15:56
Sunday 16th lock times outward 13:32, 14:32, 15:32, 16:32, 17:32
Immigration formalities
St Malo is a designated port of entry. Notification in advance of entry and departure is required using this form: préavis PAF DDTM 35
There are 2 email addresses that you need to send the form to:
dipn35-paf-spafp-uct@interieur.gouv.fr
ddtm-dml@ille-et-vilaine.gouv.fr
Passports must also be stamped on entry and exit by attending in person at the PAF (Border Control) Office behind the Ferry Terminal building.