Become a crew member in the RORC Transatlantic Race
In summary
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Sports
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Duration20 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationCanary Islands / Lanzarote
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions264.4 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime aboard a Volvo 60 racing sailboat during a transatlantic crossing ! Departing from Lanzarote , you'll meet your crew for the coming weeks. A crew of fifteen sailors, including five professionals, with whom you share a passion for sailing and with whom you'll create unforgettable memories all the way to the Caribbean . A 3,000 nautical mile race across the Atlantic from East to West where you'll play a crucial role by fully participating in life on board. A once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with challenges and encounters!
The highlights
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Become a crew member on an XXL-format transatlantic race
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A lifelong adventure shared with professionals and enthusiasts
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Enjoy a unique experience aboard a Volvo Ocean Race boat
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Sport
Level
Sailing
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 14h
- Average distance/day: 250 km
Management
French
Program
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Welcome, training and briefing
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 4h per day
- Distance 50 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The Libertalia crew will welcome you at 8:30 am in the port of Lanzarote. The objectives for the three days before the race are: settling in on board and distributing equipment (Musto BR2, Spinlock harness, AIS beacon, cooking gear, thermos). On a Volvo 60, meals are freeze-dried and canned.
You'll meet the crew, learn about the boat, how it works, and the onboard organization. The goal is to quickly familiarize you with this spartan racing boat. A roundtable discussion will allow everyone to share their experiences and expectations.
Sea trips will help you practice using the boat, hoisting the sails, and assigning roles. Lunches are provided on board; dinners and overnight stays ashore (not included) are at your own expense.
A crew dinner and weather briefing are organised by the RORC and its partners.
Days 1 to 3 -
Start of the race and crossing of the Atlantic
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 24h per day
- Distance 450 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The big day for the start of the RORC Transatlantic Race will take place off the coast of Lanzarote for an offshore race of over 3,000 nautical miles. As a crew member, you will experience this adventure as part of a team for 13 to 15 days, crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean.
On board Libertalia, a crewed Volvo 60, your participation in life on board will be complete, both on deck and below. You will be involved in maneuvers and at the helm, as well as in daily tasks such as meals, rest, and onboard maintenance.
Navigation is done in watches, generally 4 hours during the day and 3 hours at night, each watch consisting of 3 crew members and a watch officer. The captain and navigator do not participate in the watches.
Participating in this transatlantic race requires commitment, humility and an ability to live in a group to share exceptional moments.
Days 4 to 19 -
Race finish in Granada
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The race finishes in Saint George, the capital of Grenada in the Caribbean. The date may vary depending on the race time.
Day 20
Note
This transatlantic race program is obviously subject to weather conditions and any changes imposed by the race management of the Royal Ocean Racing Club.
Accommodation
You will be accommodated on board the boat in a single berth.
Price details
The price includes
- Embarkation departing from Lanzarote as crew member aboard a Volvo 60
- Supervised by 5 professional sailors, qualified as Captain 200 Sailing and State-certified
- Accommodation with single bunk beds
- Provision of Musto BR2 overalls and foul-weather jacket, Spinlock life jacket with AIS beacon, individual dishes
- Boat insurance and passenger liability
The price does not include
- Onboard kitty (meals, fuel, consumables): €800 to be paid before boarding - mandatory
- FFVoile competition license
- Your restaurant expenses and personal expenses upon departure from Lanzarote and arrival in Saint Georges
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses on land during stopovers in Lanzarote and Saint Georges (bar, restaurant, hotel, etc.).
Options
- Return by sailboat to Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) : CHF365.92 / person
- Travel light: Bedding kit and towel : CHF56.72 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
FFVoile competition license and medical certificate required.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Musto BR2 jacket and overalls
- Spinlock VFI (life jacket) with 3-point tether and AIS beacon
Equipment to bring
- Pair of tennis shoes (rubber sole, not plastic)
- Pair of boots
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towel
- Wipes
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp
- Waterproof disposable cameras
Clothing to bring
- Polar bears
- Thermal clothing
- Gloves
- Beanies
- Caps
The Valdo team
Based in Lorient, our local partner, École Française de Croisière, offers the opportunity to embark on exceptional 21m sailboats with crew for coastal, semi-offshore and offshore courses, as well as offshore races (Rolex Fastnet Race, Caribbean 600, Atlantic Rally for Cruisers…).
His professional team accompanies crew members to Brittany, the Isles of Scilly, Ireland, the Caribbean, or New York. He offers a variety of experiences, from training for novices to transatlantic crossings, as well as tailor-made corporate events (team building, seminars) on legendary monohulls.
