In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationMorbihan / Lorient
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions37 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Join the crew of the Tour de Belle-Île race aboard a Volvo 60 with a full crew. The Tour de Belle-Île returns to La Trinité-sur-Mer (Morbihan) from April 30th to May 2nd, 2027. It's the largest French sailing race in terms of the number of participating boats, bringing together amateurs and professionals on the same starting line on May 1st, 2027. Conviviality, simplicity, and enjoyment on the water… These are the guiding principles of this race, which will once again see hundreds of boats lined up at the starting line in Quiberon Bay for this "Post-Covid" edition. On Saturday, May 1st, 2027, you too can join the crew of Libertalia as part of the Tour de Belle-Île race. On the starting line of the Tour de Belle-Île, all types of boats come together: the 60' Imoca, the giant multihulls of the Ultime, Ocean Fifty, Class 40 classes, legendary boats and cruising sailboats.
The highlights
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A regatta in Quiberon Bay and around Belle-Île
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Boarding a Volvo 60 with its crew
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100% active participation in the smooth running of the sailboat
Photos
Sport
Level
Sailing
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 7h30
- Average distance/day: 97 km
Management
French
You will be supervised by a professional during your stay.
Program
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Transport and training Lorient / La Trinité-sur-Mer
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Distance 100 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The Libertalia crew will welcome you at 8:30 am at the port of Lorient La Base, Europe's leading offshore racing hub. For those who wish, a light snack will be available in our containers with coffee or tea, giving everyone a chance to introduce themselves.
We then distribute Musto BR2 gear (bib overalls and foul-weather jacket), Spinlock life jackets and harnesses, AIS beacons, and of course, a mess kit and a thermos for your meals on board. Yes, on a Volvo 60 there's no galley; you eat freeze-dried and canned food, but don't forget the little treats!
Loading the sails on board will be followed by a tour of the boat: deck layout, interior layout, bunks, chart table, ballast tanks… it's important to quickly get your bearings on board this racing yacht with its spartan and physically demanding comfort. Once everyone's bags are loaded, we'll have an initial safety briefing.
A quick lunch and off we go, setting sail from Lorient harbor and hoisting the sails. We head out into the Groix channel to set course for Belle Ile, the Teignouse passage and Quiberon Bay to reach the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer.
This 35 to 50 NM delivery trip is an opportunity to discover the positions in navigation and allow everyone to get a feel for the boat: tacking, sail maneuvers (J and spinnaker), distribution of positions according to the size and experience of the crew members in order to be ready for the regatta the next day.
Overnight in port, possibility to disembark for dinner and overnight ashore for those who wish.
Day 1 -
Tour of Belle Ile race
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Distance 120 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This is D-Day, the day of the race on the long 42 nautical mile course.
Signing in and departure from the port to go to the starting line, anchored in Quiberon Bay.
Concentration and calm at all stations for this day… imagine yourself surrounded by 200 to 300 sailboats looking for the line, the flag-raising of the committee boat, the countdown on the VHF makes the adrenaline rise!
On the starting line of the Tour de Belle-Ile, all types of boats are together. The 60' Imoca, the giant multihulls of the Ultime, Ocean Fifty, Class 40 classes, legendary boats and cruising sailboats.
Once the start is given, each boat follows its own route to exit the bay, enter the Teignouse channel, go for Les Poulains, go back down the windward coast then signal left to re-enter the Teignouse channel, and speed to the back of the bay to cross the finish line !
Day 2 -
Return transport La Trinité-sur-Mer / Lorient
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 70 km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The day after the party on the port after running the Tour de Belle Ile.
Depending on the weather and tide of the day, departure in the morning to reach Libertalia's home port, Lorient La Base.
Sailing trip to finish a beautiful 3-day weekend on the water , with memories filling our heads.
Once at the dock, unload the sails into the container, and return the equipment of each crew member.
Day 3
Note
The program is provided for informational purposes only. It is subject to weather conditions and may be changed by the organizers of the Tour de Belle Ile.
Accommodation
The Libertalia is a Volvo Ocean Race 60, a 19.50-meter racing sailboat with a professional crew. This VOR60 was designed and built to participate in the 2001-02 Volvo Ocean Race , the crewed round-the-world race. Entered under the name Djuice Dragons, it was skippered by Knut Frostad, with Thomas Coville as watch captain and Jean-Yves Bernot as navigator. This racing sailboat is a high-performance, extreme boat, a Formula 1 of the seas with very spartan comfort. Extremely seaworthy and fast, this large 65-foot monohull is built for offshore racing . Skippered by four professional sailors, the Libertalia carries a crew of 10 for its offshore racing adventures. On deck, there are twin helm stations and double winch pedestals for the grinders! Hydraulics and ballast tanks complete the onboard power.
Rigged as a sloop with a carbon mast, the Volvo 60 boasts a large and varied sail inventory! Up front, you'll be spoiled for choice: staysail, J1, J2, genoa, large genoa, asymmetric spinnaker, and symmetric spinnaker. The mainsail is fully battened. Sleeping and dining on board are basic: 14 berths, a gas stove, and a toilet. The navigation station is located aft, below the cockpit.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Embark as crew aboard a racing monohull with 4 professional sailors, qualified as Captain 200 Sailing and State-certified
- Accommodation with single bunk beds
- Musto BR2 overalls and foul-weather jacket available for use
- Onboard kitty (meals, fuel, consumables)
- Boat insurance and passenger liability
The price does not include
- Your meal expenses and personal expenses during stopovers
- Sleeping bag and towel
- FFV competition license (mandatory)
- Medical certificate (required)
- cancellation insurance
Options
- Bedding kit : 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.
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 PFD (life jacket) with harness and AIS beacon
Equipment to bring
- Sleeping bag and towel
- Sunglasses, lip balm and protective creams for the face and hands (sunscreen or not)
- Headlamp
- Waterproof disposable cameras
Clothing to bring
A pair of tennis shoes (rubber soles, not plastic) or a pair of "Dockside" shoes (boat shoes) and a pair of boots. Note that "dress" shoes are strictly prohibited: leather soles and anything resembling high heels are strictly forbidden on the deck of a sailboat, as are heavy-duty shoes like Caterpillar boots with black soles.
Pack some old clothes that are warm and soft , easy to put on and take off (given the significant temperature variations), and don't forget shorts and a t-shirt. Finish packing your bag with warm socks, fleece, thermal and, above all, waterproof clothing, and don't forget gloves in winter. You can pack a change of underwear for each day, as well as wipes, in a zip-top freezer bag. Beanies are a good choice. You can also show off with all sorts of caps and bucket hats, but be careful, the wind collects them, and not everyone can be a seasoned sailor... Fleece neck warmers or scarves are also very fashionable!
They traveled with us
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.
