Performance and strategy sailing course in Southern Brittany
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationMorbihan / La Trinité-sur-Mer
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AgeFrom 18 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions69.86 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
German
In a few words
Designed for sailors seeking performance , this intensive course is for those who want to go faster, further, stronger . Aboard high-performance sailboats – POGO 36 , Django 9.80 , Sun Fast 37 – and with a small crew (maximum 4 people), you will immerse yourself in the demands of competitive sailing.
Here, every mile counts. Long passages punctuate the program to develop endurance, precision, and commitment. You'll work on fine-tuning , trajectory optimization, and crew coordination to gain efficiency with every maneuver. The objective is clear: understand where and how to gain the advantage.
Regatta preparation structures the learning process: analyzing wind strategies, managing points of sail, anticipating shifts in the wind, and synchronizing actions on board. You refine your automatic responses and learn to turn every gust of wind into an opportunity.
More than just a training course, it's a true skills development program for committed and strategic sailing. You're no longer at the mercy of the elements: you play with the wind , with clarity and intensity, to cross the finish line first.
The highlights
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Intensive competitive sailing on high-performance sailboats
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Small crew of 4 for rapid progress
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Long voyages for endurance and tactical precision
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Sport
Level
Sailing
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 9h
Management
French
English
German
BPJEPS Cruising and Multi-Submarine Boating - YachtMaster Endorsed
Program
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Gulf of Morbihan
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
For the warm-up, we will enjoy the islands and the incredibly technical currents of the Gulf of Morbihan.
We will cover the basic settings of the boat as well as basic steering techniques and will spend the night at anchor or in the port of Crouesty.
Day 1 -
The Glénan Islands
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 12h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After preparing the navigation, we will head north, rounding Quiberon and Groix, towards the magnificent Glénan archipelago, planning for a nighttime arrival. This is generally an ideal route for practicing close-hauled sailing. It will also be a good introduction to the watch system.
Day 2 -
Île de Sein
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 10h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After a short stopover in Glénan, we will continue north to go around the island of Sein (maybe Ouessant depending on the weather) passing in front of the famous Baie des Trépassés and return towards Lorient - Groix spending the night at sea.
Day 3 -
Lorient - Groix (Blind navigation)
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After spending the night at sea, we will make a very short stopover in Lorient - Groix and will quickly set off again to train in blind navigation (accuracy test on a map) and above all, in spinnaker sailing on long tacks!
Day 4 -
Return to port
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
On Friday, we will return to the port of La Trinité, sailing around Dumet Island. This final day will focus on any exercises that may have presented problems during the week and on the continuation of our training.
We will arrive at the port around 3:00 PM to pack up and debrief the week.
Day 5
Note
This program is perfectly adaptable to your desires, your needs and the weather.
We will be working on topics such as fine-tuning, the Spinnaker, steering techniques, charting and advanced ropework.
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Supervision and accommodation on board the boat
- Meals and drinks
- The essence of the boat
- Internet on board
The price does not include
- Alcoholic beverages
Options
- Taxi from Vannes/Auray train station : CHF27.44 / unit
- Arrived the day before : CHF73.18 / 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 to bring
- SOFT travel bag (not a hard-shell suitcase)
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Electronic device charger (AC plug and USB)
- Notebook and pen
Clothing to bring
- Watch uniform (jacket and trousers / waterproof overalls)
- Ordinary clothes
- Sunglasses (and prescription glasses if using contact lenses)
- Boots / Shoes with light-colored soles
