Become a crew member in ocean racing on a Volvo 60
Departure Lorient la Base (France)All Inclusive Cruise
You will love:
- • Sailing on a Volvo 60 with a professional crew
- • Take part in an ocean race
- • Combine the pleasure of sailing with the thrill of the ride
from
915 €per person
It's been in the back of your mind for a while, but you haven't taken the plunge? Then choose the race that suits you and come aboard a Volvo 60 for a unique experience. We offer you the opportunity to participate in prestigious offshore races (such as the Rolex Fastnet, the Drheam Cup and many others) with routes ranging from 600 to 3,200 nautical miles. To do this, you will join a professional crew and become an indispensable crew member. You will participate in more than sporting manoeuvres but also in the elaboration of the strategy to be set up according to the weather... These programmes will appeal to all competitors in search of strong sensations and intensive sailing.
Your Boat

Come aboard Libertalia, a Volvo Ocean 60 designed specifically for offshore racing. This 65-foot boat took part in the 2001-2002 Volvo Ocean Race (under the name Djuice Dragons). It is the perfect boat for any sailor looking for thrills and excitement.
On deck, there are two helm stations located at the stern and a double column of winches for the grinders. The ideal way to put yourself in the shoes of the greatest sailors. Inside, this boat is rather minimal as you will commit most of your time to race.
On deck, there are two helm stations located at the stern and a double column of winches for the grinders. The ideal way to put yourself in the shoes of the greatest sailors. Inside, this boat is rather minimal as you will commit most of your time to race.
Specifications
Boat Model: | Volvo 60 |
Type: | Sailboat |
Maximum Capacity: | 10 |
Crew Members: | 4 |
Comfort onboard: Carbon mast Full batten mainsail Headsails : J1, J2, J3, J4, code zero, A3 and A5 spinnaker Fittings: Lewmar Chart table Gas stove |
The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance
Itinerary
Take the plunge and live an incredible experience alongside a professional crew. Thanks to their particularities such as location, distance, duration and much more. These races offer you unique and unforgettable memories.
Here is the programme of upcoming races:
- Getting started: (24h)
- Drheam Cup 1000: (from 11th to 23rd of July - 1000 nautical miles)
- Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race :(from 2nd to 19th of August 2022 - 2000 nautical miles)
- RORC Transatlantic race : (from 4th to 23rd of January 2023 - 3000 nautical miles)
- RORC Caribbean 600 : (from 17th to 24th of February, 2023 and 16th to 23rd of February 2024 - 600 nautical miles)
- Rolex Fastnet Race : (from 18th to 28th of July, 2023 - 700 nautical miles)
- Privatisation :
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to have more details about a particular race, the boat or any other information.
Photo credits Pierre Bouras & Yvan Zedda
Prices
Departure / Return | Getting started (1 day / 1 night)Price including VAT per person | Rolex Fastnet RacePrice including VAT per person |
October 2023 | |||
Saturday 07 Oct / Sunday 08 Oct | 915 € | On demand | |
There are no suitable dates available? Get in touch! |
Price includes• Accommodation in a single bunk
• French-speaking crew: 1 captain 200 Sail, 1 mate, 1 navigator and 1 watch leader
• Freeze-dried and sterilised meals
• Water
• Equipment: overalls and Musto BR2 watchkeeping jacket
• Guaranteed departure for 6 or more participants
• French-speaking crew: 1 captain 200 Sail, 1 mate, 1 navigator and 1 watch leader
• Freeze-dried and sterilised meals
• Water
• Equipment: overalls and Musto BR2 watchkeeping jacket
• Guaranteed departure for 6 or more participants
Price does not include• Transport to the base
• Cash box (mandatory) : €35 /day /person (to be paid at the time of booking)
• FFVoile Compétition licence (compulsory, to be provided)
• Medical certificate of no contraindication to sailing, including in competition (compulsory, to be provided)
• Sleeping bag and personal equipment (to be provided or possibility to rent)
• Cash box (mandatory) : €35 /day /person (to be paid at the time of booking)
• FFVoile Compétition licence (compulsory, to be provided)
• Medical certificate of no contraindication to sailing, including in competition (compulsory, to be provided)
• Sleeping bag and personal equipment (to be provided or possibility to rent)
FAQ
In the event of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor adviser as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 25% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 30 days: 75% /// 29 days until departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation.
We advise our customers to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance: http://www.ouest-assurances.fr
We advise our customers to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance: http://www.ouest-assurances.fr
Race crew member, you must be licensed with the French Sailing Federation, with medical fitness for sailing competition.
Be aware that the shipowner with which you will be sailing is affiliated as the French Cruise School with the French Sailing Federation (FFV). As such, it is able to issue FFVoile licenses in the context of this activity. So you can go through him to get your sailing license if you don't have it yet. Do not hesitate to let us know your decision at the time of booking.
Be aware that the shipowner with which you will be sailing is affiliated as the French Cruise School with the French Sailing Federation (FFV). As such, it is able to issue FFVoile licenses in the context of this activity. So you can go through him to get your sailing license if you don't have it yet. Do not hesitate to let us know your decision at the time of booking.
To confirm your booking, you need to inform your GlobeSailor consultant who will hold an option for you until your deposit is received. The booking will only be considered definite once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), of between 30% and 50% of the total cost of the booking. A 100% deposit will be required for all bookings made within one month of departure. The balance must be paid at the latest 45 days before the date of embarkation.
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