Sailing course in the Gulf of Morbihan
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationMorbihan / La Trinité-sur-Mer
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AgeFrom 14 - 85 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
Embark on a 5-day cruise departing from La Trinité-sur-Mer , ideal for beginners or those looking to hone their sailing skills. Welcomed with a friendly breakfast , you'll quickly settle in before setting sail for the Gulf of Morbihan and the offshore islands: Houat, Hoëdic, Belle-Île, Groix, and the Glénan Islands, depending on conditions.
Day and night, you sail with a small crew and improve with every maneuver. On board, everything becomes a learning ground: steering, fine-tuning, sheet handling, spinnaker hoisting , and also harbor maneuvers to gain precision and confidence. The goal: to lead you to true autonomy at sea .
The training also covers essential fundamentals: on-board safety , procedures and use of equipment, paper and electronic charting , as well as the basics of seamanship (knots, splices, whippings).
A complete immersion on a renowned body of water, to fully experience boating and discover a structured, demanding and supportive learning method.
The highlights
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5-day sailing cruise in Brittany to learn or improve your sailing skills
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Day and night sailing to Houat, Belle-Île, Groix or Les Glénan
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Rapid progress with a small crew towards autonomy at sea
Photos
Sport
Level
Sailing
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 7h
Management
French
English
German
BPJEPS Cruising and Multi-Support & Yachtmaster Endorsed
BACPNV
Program
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Quiberon Bay
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After boarding and having the week's briefing over a hearty breakfast, we will warm up gently behind the islands of Houat and Hoëdic, and will probably spend the night in the port of Crouesty.
In between, there were exercises, maneuvers, and breathtaking scenery.
Each day there will be a briefing, scenic stops, and a collective and individual debriefing.
Day 1 -
Gulf of Morbihan
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
On the second day, you'll discover the fifty or so islands of the Gulf of Morbihan and the strong currents that prevail there. We'll pass through the famous Jument current (the strongest in Europe). This body of water, in addition to being stunning, is also very technical and will help you improve your skills.
Day 2 -
Belle-Île
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
On this third day, we will leave the Gulf and sail around Houat and Hoëdic, arriving at night and spending it at Belle-Île, either in port or at anchor. We will have to navigate the boat between the shoals, making it ideal navigation for charting.
Day 3 -
Groix - Lorient
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
During the fourth day, we will sail north to spend the night in Groix or Lorient (possibility of going further towards the Glénan islands depending on the crew's fitness).
This day will be focused on a very high degree of autonomy as you will have to plan the route, navigate in almost total autonomy to the destination and then have a complete collective and individual debriefing.
Day 4 -
Return to La Trinité / Sea
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
On the last day, we will return to the port, making a point of working on items where there are needs or on exercises from higher levels.
We will try to return to port by 2:30pm to have time to pack up, debrief the week and finish around 4:30pm ~ 5:00pm for those who have a long journey home.
Day 5
Note
The program can be adapted according to the weather, but also to the needs and desires of each individual.
Overall, we will work on safety, technique (maneuvers & spinnaker), port maneuvers, cartography and seamanship.
Accommodation
Access
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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
- Boarding the day before : CHF73.18 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Documents to bring: Identity card - FFVoile level booklet
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
