Grand Prix sailing

[Cruise Junky]

Ugh…just read they changed the ports. Now it’s Nice on Race Sunday and not Monaco.  That’s not good.  Either they cheapened out or didn’t reserve their spot.  

[babykay]

They quietly did that - but haven't lowered the price, like they should. 

[Riocca]

In recent years there have been problems with the tendering operations due to the sea conditions, in 2018 when we did this cruise they had to suspend tendering and many passengers nearly missed the GP. It was a bit windy that year but a lot of the problems were caused by fast launches ferrying people into Monaco.

Changing to Nice could be because they can dock there, I would expect Azamara to provide a shuttle to Monaco so it might be best to wait for more information.

[uktog]

29 minutes ago, Riocca said:

In recent years there have been problems with the tendering operations due to the sea conditions, in 2018 when we did this cruise they had to suspend tendering and many passengers nearly missed the GP. It was a bit windy that year but a lot of the problems were caused by fast launches ferrying people into Monaco.

Changing to Nice could be because they can dock there, I would expect Azamara to provide a shuttle to Monaco so it might be best to wait for more information.

There were also issues on both practice day and race day in 2017 and the swell from all the fast boats going in and out made it bumpy also for those staying onboard. Nice is a far better option 

[Riocca]

1 hour ago, uktog said:

There were also issues on both practice day and race day in 2017 and the swell from all the fast boats going in and out made it bumpy also for those staying onboard. Nice is a far better option 

That was the same in 2018 on practice day but on race day there was wind to add to the swell, we luckily got ashore early as independents but the tours were held back as tendering was suspended. Apparently when it did recommence the tender ride was very unpleasant but at least they did get to the race. 
 

[uktog]

1 minute ago, Riocca said:

That was the same in 2018 on practice day but on race day there was wind to add to the swell, we luckily got ashore early as independents but the tours were held back as tendering was suspended. Apparently when it did recommence the tender ride was very unpleasant but at least they did get to the race. 
 

In 2017 they had to suspend the operations again just as everyone was trying to get back. It was an absolute nightmare not Azamaras fault standing forever ashore and then such a dreadful ride back - and it took six crew including the staff captain and captain taking turns on the tender dock to physically lift everyone off the tender. Never been so glad to be back onboard even though I’d some interesting thumb print bruises the next few days. 
 

Honestly @babykay be thankful about the change