• Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
  • Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West
Lorient / UNITED STATES

Heading for New York, crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West

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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
    Lorient / UNITED STATES
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    368.6 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

Set sail for America! Embark on a 21-meter monohull and become part of its crew for an extraordinary modern-day adventure. Departing from Lorient, you'll set sail for New York in two legs . A stopover in Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores will mark the end of the first leg. You'll stay there for a variable amount of time, depending on the weather conditions. Your stop will be short if the weather window is favorable, a little longer if a standby is necessary to reach the Big Apple in the best possible conditions.


Crossing the Atlantic by sailboat with a crew requires generosity and humility. It's a significant undertaking that will sometimes require you to brave bad weather, cold, damp, or heat, and face the everyday challenges encountered aboard a sailboat. Expect to participate in a transatlantic crossing, not a cruise ! That said, it's an incredible opportunity to let go and step outside your comfort zone to reconnect with yourself. A true adrenaline rush and a breath of fresh air! Approximately 3,200 nautical miles separate the two continents . Depending on the weather conditions and the crew's capabilities, we allocate 26 days for this Atlantic crossing!

The highlights

  • Crossing the Atlantic by sail from East to West in the spring
  • Arriving in New York by sea
  • To live a modern-day adventure, the experience of a lifetime
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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 10
Days 11 to 27
Day 28
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    Welcome aboard the boat

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

    Boarding is from Lorient in Southern Brittany. We welcome you the day before departure and will get you settled on board in the late afternoon. A welcome drink will give you the opportunity to meet the entire crew as well as the shore team. The evening is free for dinner; sleeping arrangements are either on board or in a hotel for those who would like to sleep in a real 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

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

  1. Architect: David Thomas
  2. Shipyard: Devonport Yachts Ltd.
  3. Measurement certificate: IRC1
  4. Overall length: 20.42m
  5. Width: 5.25m
  6. Draft: 2.96m
  7. Air draft: 26m
  8. Sails: Marconi
  9. Rigging: Cutter
  10. Sail area: 220m² upwind – 415m² downwind
  11. Displacement: 38 T
  12. Electronics: Raymarine
  13. Navigation: Maxsea - Iridium Go
  14. Offshore equipment: Category 1
  15. Auxiliary engine: Mermaid 130 hp
  16. Generator set: Mermaid


Access

Departure
Port De Lorient (56100)
Day 1
End of stay
New York
Day 28
No later than May 26th.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare TGV de Lorient Bretagne Sud
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Embarking as crew member aboard a 21m monohull
  2. Supervised by 2 professional sailors, qualified as Captain 200 Sailing and State-certified instructors
  3. Accommodation with single bunk beds in a double or triple cabin
  4. Boat insurance and passenger liability

The price does not include

  1. Your return plane ticket
  2. The onboard kitty, including meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), consumables, port fees, and fuel: €980 per person, payable before boarding - mandatory
  3. Your meal expenses and personal expenses
  4. Sleeping bag and towel
  5. FFV license (required): €80 per person in 2025
  6. Medical certificate (required)
  7. Individual repatriation insurance
  8. cancellation insurance
  9. Obtaining and paying for the B1/B2 visa for entry into the United States

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Bedding kit : CHF58.90 / unit
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Valdo team
Decathlon Travel Partner

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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