The Tall Ships Race on board Belem from 27th July to 6th August 2020
from La Corogne (Spain) to Dunkerque (France).

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Take up the challenge!

Will you take part in this incredible adventure and become one of the new Gazelle de la Mer? Become a Belem crew member and take part in The Tall Ships Race! The Group recruits around 40 women to take place on board Belem from 27th July to 6th August 2020 from La Corogne (Spain) to Dunkerque (France).

This is a chance to experience harsh environments for all those looking for a personal and sporting challenge and those wanting to see something through until it is completed, work together as a team, broaden their minds, test themselves and show determination!

Become a Gazelle de la Mer

You have just logged on to the online registration website for the selection of
the challenge laid down for all women at Le Groupe La Poste.

You can register from 1st November to 28th December 2019.
Selections will take place in several phases from January to April 2020.

Find out more about the required skills

Find out more about the registration procedure

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You can also connect or send the link https://evenementiel.inter.laposte.fr/belem/

You will find all the tools available online
to deploy the Gazelles approach

The Tall Ships Race

Every year, The Tall Ships Race sees the world’s largest and most beautiful tall ships go head to head on the open seas. Organised in European waters, the race takes place in several stages, covering several hundred nautical miles. Belem will set sail and begin the race between La Corogne (Spain) and Dunkerque (France) from 27th July to 6th August 2020 from La Corogne (Spain) to Dunkerque (France).

On board Belem, a team of postal workers will be flying the flag for the Group and indeed France as part of this international race. This team will be supervised by a crew of 16 professional sailors for the Merchant Navy.

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Testimonies from
the Gazelles at sea

"It's day two of our voyage on board Belem. Expanses of sea stretch as far as the eye can see. It feels as though we are the only people in the world.” Marine

"The human adventure I have experienced is like no other – travelling for ten days at sea on a 57-metre boat from Nantes to Galway with participants and sailors is a life experience I'll always cherish." Laura

"Belem, you have enabled us to surpass ourselves as we climbed your impressive masts, you let us experience our childhoods again as we watched dauphins play, you have made us appreciate the real values of teamwork, and you have enabled us to share fond memories! You even got us out of our beds at any time of the day and (especially) night with smiles on our faces!" Florie

Being a Gazelle of the Sea, is about knowing and accepting to Pull and Push Ahead Together !

It is about knowing how to live together in a confined space, following an atypical way of life - and one that is on water. Every crewmember has their place and learns to do what needs to be done, but together, the crew works as a team, discussing and communicating with everyone on board; in the spirit of real camaraderie, but following the orders of the captain, every decision counts when it comes to reaching the common goal.

As an essential part of any seafaring mission, the Gazelles of the sea are "sailors" who thrive in the sea spray, always ready to intervene and hone their skills in successfully completing their mission no matter what the circumstances.

Dynamic, versatile and meticulous, the Gazelles of the sea need to know how to adapt to any conditions at any time be they related to the weather, equipment or anyone else on board. Indeed, working together at sea is no mean feat and requires faultless teamwork and a great sense of responsibility. When at sea, there is no quick fix. The sea brings out all of the sides of people's nature and soon puts an end to overindulgence. You need to know how to listen, comply with rules, be nimble and react in an appropriate way at any time of the day or night.

The Gazelles of the sea need to be tough and physically prepared, since being in shape is important for getting everything that is required to be done at all times. Endurance, stress management and working under pressure are key assets insofar as they have an immediate effect on one's ability to react and intervene in the face of an unexpected problem. In addition, knowing how to stay calm and be aware are crucial when working on board a ship.

The Gazelles of the sea need to be tenacious and demanding, be driven to resolve problems together, and show willingness and determination when it comes to pushing one's limits and achieving goals.

Good knowledge of English would be an added plus in the context of an international race. Why wait any longer? Take the plunge and join us!

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