Sailing class in Brittany

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  • Sailing course

Sailing class in Brittany


Embark on a coastal sailing course in South Brittany. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, you will be welcome on board! Your crew, made up of 2 sailing professionals, is a real asset. These enthusiasts will listen to your expectations to help you progress at your own pace and in the best conditions. You will thus actively participate in the smooth running of the ship and in the community life on board. You will sail aboard a Challenge 67, an ultra versatile sailboat perfectly suited to coastal navigation.

Cruise Highlights

  • Learn to sail at your own pace on the Atlantic coast
  • Work on port maneuvers (set sail and dock)
  • Improve the setting of sails based on the wind
4.8 4.8 · 5 reviews

Your Boat

  • Challenge 67
  • 4 total cabins
  • 10 people max
  • 2 crew members

Nothing better for learning to sail than to sail aboard a Challenge 67 of 21 meters. This old racing monohull designed to go around the world is very reliable offshore. It is equipped with two helm stations allowing you to have good sensations on both sides. Between both sides, you can relax in the saloon. It is spacious enough to accommodate all of its guests for a good meal.

  • Equipped kitchen
  • Double helm station
  • Chart table
  • Generator
  • GPS
  • Sounder
  • Anemometer
  • VHF
Layout

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

Cabin

The boat is equipped with 4 cabins (2 doubles and 2 triples) with bunks and can thus accommodate up to 10 passengers. You will have at your disposal 2 bathrooms with a shower and toilet, to share with your team members and the crew.

Itinerary of your cruise

During your sailing practice, we will address several themes such as: vocabulary, setting the sails, taking the safe, port maneuvers... Obviously, the crew will adapt to each according to their knowledge and expectations. This participatory sailing excursion is the ideal program to discover life on board and participate in all the tasks (navigation, maneuvers, maintenance, meals...).

Map
Brittany

DEPARTURE: Lorient
The crew will meet you at 8am, at the port of Lorient, La Base. You will take the time to explore the sailboat with the skipper and meet your teammates over a coffee. After preparing the deck and listening to the safety briefing, it will be time to cast off. You will hoist the sails once you arrive in the harbor and head for the magnificent islands of the Gulf of Morbihan.

- Navigation in South Brittany -

It's time to put the crew's instructions into practice to gain autonomy and become a seasoned old sea bass.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the stopovers you can make during your journey:
  • Groix is a protected island with exceptional heritage. Port Tudy will be the perfect stopover to explore the island. You may be surprised to see a tuna disguised as a weather vane on the church tower. Groix also has the particularity of having more than 60 different minerals, including the very rare blue glaucophane which makes its rocks unique. As you sail along the west coast, you will spot Pen Men, the most powerful lighthouse in Morbihan.

  • The Quiberon peninsula will entice you with, to the west, its wild coast bordered by creeks and cliffs where the waves of the Atlantic come crashing down. On the bay side, the environment is calmer and its long beaches invite you to relax. Going further into the bay you will reach the "little sea", more commonly known as the Gulf of Morbihan. It contains the Ile aux Moines and the Ile d'Arz as well as many islets.

  • Belle-île is located just a short distance from the Quiberon peninsula. It offers intoxicating landscapes that inspired Monet and Matisse, among others. The coastal paths make it easy to explore the largest of the Breton islands, whose 4 towns bring together a most fascinating culture and heritage. The port of Sauzon will charm you with its traditional and colorful houses. The Palace is an essential stopover to discover the magnificent Vauban citadel.

  • Houat, Hoëdic's big sister, is a peaceful island where nature reigns supreme. To explore it, you will have no choice but to do it on foot or by bike, motorized vehicles being prohibited. You can also enjoy a moment of relaxation on the large sandy beach of Trearc'h Er Goured.

  • Hoëdic is a little piece of paradise 2.5 km long and only 1 km wide. Time stands still in the middle of this land of fishermen, which is very popular with sailors. In the center of the island is Fort d'Hoëdic, which houses temporary and permanent exhibitions. In the same way as in Houat, cars have been banned, making the island's atmosphere more peaceful.

  • ARRIVAL: Lorient
    Your return to the port of Lorient is scheduled for around 5 p.m.
    We hope you enjoy this course and that it will peak your curiosity about sailing in other regions. Why not try the Mediterranean next time?


    The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions

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    Price includes

    • Accommodation in a single bunk in a double or triple cabin
    • French-speaking crew services: skipper and crew
    • Full board
    • Drinks
    • Consumables for the boat
    • Guaranteed departure from 5 participants

    Price does not include

    • Transport to base
    • Cash box (mandatory) : €35 /day /person (to be paid at the time of booking)
    • FFV license (to be expected)
    • Medical certificate to be provided
    • Sleeping bag and personal equipment (to be provided or possibility to rent)

    Our customers' reviews of this boat

    4,8 · 5 reviews

    • 5

      4 jours absolument fabuleux

      Prévoir un peu de temps pour se rendre à pied du parking indiqué sur le rendez vous et le bateau. Vous repèrerez facilement le bateau grâce à son nom sur la bâche de grand voile. Le bateau est très spacieux, confortable, hyper agréable en navigation. Le parcours que nous avons fait est vraiment fantastique. En 4 jours belle-île, hoedic, houat, les Glenans et passage vers Groix avant de retourner à Lorient. Très bonne ambiance avec le groupe. Le commandant et son second nous ont fait passer 4 jours absolument fabuleux. Idéal pour allier croisière avec navigation d’un voilier et déconnecter de son quotidien.

    • 4

      Une belle croisière dans une super ambiance

      Quand on tombe sur un équipage complet qui a envie, cela donne une croisière superbe. Encadrement au top, on participe à tout, et ils sont toujours bienveillants envers nos défauts ou incompétences.

    • 5

      Le golf en bonne compagnie

      Très bonne équipe, no stress

    • 5

      Tour des îles morbihannaises !

      Excellent accueil ! Un grand merci aux deux skippers passionnés, Cédric et Mathis, qui ont été à l'écoute! Ils ont su transmettre, corriger les bonnes techniques dans une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse ! Tout en s'adaptant à différents niveaux ! Le temps passe vite à bord ! La cuisine était au top , très agréable et un moment de plaisir. À très bientôt !

    • 5

    Frequently asked questions

    • What happens in the event of a cancellation?

      In the event of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor advisor 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% /// from 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
    • What are the requirements to confirm my reservation?

      To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will pose a time for you to collect your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), of 30 to 50% of the amount of the reservation. A 100% deposit will be requested for any reservation less than one month before departure. The balance will be payable no later than 45 days before the embarkation date.
    • How are meals organized on board the boat?

      Your sailing course includes full board (breakfasts, lunches and dinners). As for the organization and preparation of meals, we ask each participant to get their hands dirty.
      Please let us know as soon as possible if you are allergic to certain foods or are on a particular diet.
    • Who are your trainers?

      During your course, you will sail alongside a skipper holding the Captain 200 Sailing certificate and a second graduate of a State Patent.
    • Is the Lorient base easy to access?

      To get to the Lorient base:
    • Voix express N165
    • Lorient SNCF / TGV station
    • Lorient Bretagne Sud Airport

    • For people coming to the base by car, free parking is available near the base.
    • In which nautical establishment can I take my FFV license?

      Note that the owner with whom you will be sailing is affiliated as a cruising school with the French Sailing Federation (FFV). As such, it is able to issue federal skills and titles within the framework of this activity to licensed persons practicing sailing. You can therefore go through him to get your sailing license if you do not have it yet.
      Do not hesitate to let us know your decision at the time of booking.