• Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
  • Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient
Pointe-à-Pitre

Crossing the Atlantic between Pointe-à-Pitre and Lorient

Réf : LFOGVV

In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    28 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Sailing
    Beginner
    For those who have never sailed and wish to discover sailing over a short weekend.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to complete their Level 1 "first tacks" certification and discover the various crew roles and basic maneuvers.
    Confirmed
    For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.
    Advanced
    For those who have already completed a 4- or 5-day advanced training course at an FFV-affiliated center. You have already sailed for more than 10 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, and course tracking (including dead reckoning). A coastal boating license and an FRR (radio certificate) are not mandatory but are recommended.
    Expert
    For those who have already completed an intermediate-level course (*stage évolution*) at an FFV-affiliated center. You have sailed for more than 20 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in: docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, course tracking and dead reckoning, and watch-keeping. OR For those capable of single-handed maneuvers (reefing, tacking, gybing) or who have sailed as skipper (charter or private). The coastal license, CRR (Short Range Certificate), and offshore license are recommended for this level but are not mandatory.
  • Destination
    Guadeloupe / Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    363.4 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Embark on a 21-meter sailboat for a true transatlantic adventure . Departing from Pointe-à-Pitre , you'll meet your crew of 8 to 10 crew members and 2 professional skippers with whom you'll spend the next few weeks. Enjoy a relaxed yet focused atmosphere on board; this experience in the middle of the ocean is a true escape where you'll appreciate life's simple pleasures. Along the way, you'll stop in the Azores to restock supplies, check the weather forecast for the coming days, and, depending on the weather, explore the town.

During this transatlantic crossing, you may have to endure bad weather, starting with heat, then progressing to cold and damp conditions. Beyond the sailing itself, crossing the Atlantic demands self-sacrifice . It's an opportunity to disconnect from the rhythm of life on land, to reconnect with yourself, and to enjoy simple pleasures. A true breath of fresh air!

Once you arrive at the port of Lorient La Base , celebrate your success with the crew with whom you have completed a transatlantic crossing and built unforgettable memories.

The highlights

  • A transatlantic sailing voyage
  • A personal challenge alongside a passionate crew
  • A "detox" experience
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Sport

Level

Sailing

Confirmed

Levels

Sailing
Beginner
For those who have never sailed and wish to discover sailing over a short weekend.
Intermediate
For those wishing to complete their Level 1 "first tacks" certification and discover the various crew roles and basic maneuvers.
Confirmed
For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.
Advanced
For those who have already completed a 4- or 5-day advanced training course at an FFV-affiliated center. You have already sailed for more than 10 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, and course tracking (including dead reckoning). A coastal boating license and an FRR (radio certificate) are not mandatory but are recommended.
Expert
For those who have already completed an intermediate-level course (*stage évolution*) at an FFV-affiliated center. You have sailed for more than 20 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in: docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, course tracking and dead reckoning, and watch-keeping. OR For those capable of single-handed maneuvers (reefing, tacking, gybing) or who have sailed as skipper (charter or private). The coastal license, CRR (Short Range Certificate), and offshore license are recommended for this level but are not mandatory.
For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 24h
  • Average distance/day: 350 km

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Program

Day 1
Days 2 to 16
Days 17 to 19
Days 20 to 28

  • Welcome aboard the boat

    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Boarding takes place in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. You will be welcomed the day before departure and will settle in on board in the late afternoon. A welcome drink will give you the opportunity to meet the crew and the shore team. The evening is free for dinner, with the option of sleeping on board or in a hotel for those who prefer a comfortable bed one last time.

    Day 1

Note

Crossing the Atlantic by sailboat depends on both the weather (and sea) conditions encountered and the skill of the crew to sail the boat. Crossing times are approximate and may therefore be shorter or longer.

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 28
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 28
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 28
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 28
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 28

A 21m racing-cruising monohull from the Challenge 67 series. Designed for the BT Global Challenge, a crewed round-the-world race against prevailing winds, it is rigged as a cutter. Its Quantum Sails kit includes a staysail, 1/2/3 yankees, a large genoa, an asymmetric spinnaker, and a fully battened mainsail.

Architect: David Thomas

Shipyard: Devonport Yachts Ltd.

Measurement certificate: IRC1

Overall length: 20.42m

Width: 5.25m

Draft: 2.96m

Air draft: 26m

Sails: Marconi

Rigging: Cutter

Sail area: 220m² upwind – 415m² downwind

Displacement: 38 T

Electronics: Raymarine

Navigation: Time Zero - Iridium Go

Offshore equipment: Category 1

Auxiliary engine: Perkins 130 hp

Generator set: Perkins



  1. Square / Kitchen
  2. Single bunk bed
  3. 4 double/triple cabins with individual bunks
  4. 2 separate crew stations
  5. 2 bathroom / wc / shower
  6. Sail locker


Access

Departure
Pointe à Pitre - Marina Bas du Fort
Day 1
End of stay
Lorient, France
Day 28

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Guadeloupe-Maryse Condé
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Boarding a Challenge 67 with crew
  2. Supervision by 2 professional sailors, qualified as Captain 200 Sailing and state-certified
  3. Accommodation with sleeping arrangements in a double or triple cabin, or in a single bunk
  4. Hull and machinery insurance for the vessel and liability insurance for passengers carried

The price does not include

  1. The onboard kitty, including meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), consumables, port fees, and fuel: €1120 per person, payable before boarding - mandatory
  2. Transportation to the meeting point and after the end of the stay
  3. Sleeping bag and towel
  4. Your restaurant expenses
  5. Your personal expenses

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Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Valdo team
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The Valdo team

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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.


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