• The Route du Rhum from the sea: experience the grand departure
  • The Route du Rhum from the sea: experience the grand departure
  • The Route du Rhum from the sea: experience the grand departure
  • The Route du Rhum from the sea: experience the grand departure
  • The Route du Rhum from the sea: experience the grand departure
Saint-Malo

The Route du Rhum from the sea: experience the grand departure

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In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    Sailing
    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Ille-et-Vilaine / Saint-Malo
  • Age
    From 10 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    18.55 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

At the heart of the grand departure: Heading for the Route du Rhum

Experience the departure up close to the sailboats


Embark on an unforgettable sea voyage to celebrate the start of the Route du Rhum! Enjoy a weekend getaway.

Set sail for SAINT MALO and witness the magnificent spectacle of the racing boats gathered for the start.

An exceptional maritime getaway at the heart of one of the biggest sailing events


The program includes: a sailing trip to Saint-Malo, a night at sea and an immersion in the excitement of this legendary event.

We will try to position ourselves in an authorized area to observe the sailboats and make the most of this unique moment, depending on the weather conditions and sailing possibilities.


Whether you are passionate about sailing or simply a lover of great maritime adventures, this outing is a rare opportunity to experience the Route du Rhum differently: at the rhythm of the sea, as close as possible to the race and in the incomparable atmosphere of the grand departure.



The highlights

  • A MARITIME ESCAPADE at the heart of one of the biggest sailing events
  • An extraordinary weekend and the thrill of the Route du Rhum race starting from the sea
  • The possibility of spending a night on board the night before departure
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Sport

Level

Sailing

All levels

Levels

Sailing
All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

No particular level of experience is required to participate in this trip. Even if you have never been on a boat before, don't worry, the professional crew is there to manage and guide you during maneuvers.

We are a crew and are here to help each other if one of us reaches their limits. However, we are on sailboats, subject to the movements of the sea and sometimes to heeling. Therefore, it is necessary to be able to move around on board despite pitching or rolling, and embarking and disembarking can sometimes require a bit of flexibility and ease.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 6h

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 9 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Pascal
Pascal

Pascal , an experienced skipper for over 20 years , is passionate about long offshore cruises . He enjoys sharing his knowledge in a friendly atmosphere , from the Channel Islands to Ireland , via the south coast of England .

Stéphane
Stéphane

Stéphane has been sailing with us for over 15 years . Passionate about the sea , the Channel Islands and their history , he gladly shares his knowledge and answers all your questions, whether on board or during stopovers on the islands .

But also :

  1. Guillaume has been a skipper with us for 10 years , after starting his sailing career in Patagonia , an experience that forged his passion and rigor at sea.
  2. Alain , with 25 years of sailing experience , does not embark as often anymore, but remains a valuable advisor : you will surely talk to him on the phone and cross paths with him on the docks on the day of departure.
  3. Finally, Sylvie , our sales secretary , will welcome you warmly : she will answer your questions, assist you with the booking and ensure a harmonious distribution on board .

Management

Security

We have been working together for at least 10 years. Regardless of your skipper, you will benefit from the same expertise. We occasionally call upon other skippers we know well when needed. Our fleet consists of three seaworthy and comfortable sailboats, ranging from 12 to 14 meters. We own our vessels and maintain them meticulously. Registered as commercial vessels (NUC), they undergo regular inspections by the maritime authorities.
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Program

Days 1 to 2
Day 3
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    Navigation to Saint Malo

    • Activity Sailing
    • Duration of the activity 6h per day
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Meet in Granville at 8:30 am . For added comfort, you can board the evening before and spend the night on board.

    After provisioning, which we have prepared, and the safety briefing , you cast off for Saint-Malo .

    This first day at sea allows you to get settled on board , familiarize yourself with the sailboat, and settle into the rhythm of cruising. Once you arrive in port , experience the unique atmosphere of the grand departure and witness the spectacular show before you set sail.

    Days 1 to 2

Note

An exceptional maritime getaway at the heart of one of the biggest sailing events


DEPARTURE on Saturday, October 31st around 9am from the Granville Marina, sailing towards Saint Malo

Saturday on site: searching for the best possible position to observe the racing boats, depending on the conditions and authorized areas.

Overnight stay in Saint-Malo or Port-Mer depending on availability and weather (uncertain at the moment...).

Positioning in the authorized zone before the 1:02 PM departure.


RETURN to Granville on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 around 9:30 PM




Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 2 to 3

We own 3 sailboats ranging from 12.6 to 14m in length, all seaworthy and comfortable :

  1. Hanois: Dufour 45 classic, 5 cabins
  2. Etachon: Gib'sea 442, 4 cabins
  3. Jethou: Gib'sea 126, 4 cabins

All sailboats are equipped with pressurized water, hot water tank, marine toilet, fitted kitchen (gas stove and gas oven, electric fridge), battery charger and 220v circuit (only when docked), car radio, sprayhood, electric windlass and dinghy with outboard motor.

Access

Departure
Port de Hérel, Granville, France
Day 1 : 08h30
End of stay
Port de Hérel, Granville, France
Day 3 - 21h30

The departure is from the Granville marina on Saturday, October 31st.

The return to Granville is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, around 9:30 PM, depending on the tide . The exact time will be provided after booking. Disembarkation will take place once the sailboat has been thoroughly cleaned by the crew: deck rinsed , galley tidied , interior swept . This is a way to end the trip in a spirit of camaraderie , true to life on board.


You have the option of sleeping on the boat the night before (included in the price, only your meal is at your own expense and must be eaten outside).


An additional fee of €70 per person is payable on site to the skipper.

This includes provisioning managed by us, marina berth, fuel, etc.


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Granville

The port is a 15-minute walk from the SNCF train station.

🚂 From Paris-Montparnasse: direct, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes

🚂 From Caen: direct, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

🚂 From Rennes: direct, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

🚗 Address for your GPS: Port de Hérel, rue des Isles 50400 Granville

  1. From Paris via A13 and A84, exit 37 Granville: approximately 4h30
  2. From Caen or Rennes via the A84: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The provision of the sailboat
  2. The performance of the captain
  3. Discovering and practicing sailing
  4. Cabin accommodation with a double bed or two single beds
  5. Boat insurance (excluding loss of equipment due to immersion)
  6. Insurance for participants during the activity

The price does not include

  1. The onboard kitty* (€70 per person, payable on boarding) - mandatory, payable locally
  2. Transportation to the port of Granville
  3. Meals and drinks taken on land
  4. Visits and activities at stopovers
  5. And generally speaking, anything not mentioned in "the price includes"

*The onboard kitty is used to cover all costs which are by nature variable depending on the number of trainees and the cruise undertaken (meals, port and mooring fees, consumables: fuel, gas, batteries, etc.)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

No official documents, only an identity card

Equipment

Equipment to bring

  1. Warm clothing : a change of clothes, a sweater or a fleece, even in good weather.
  2. Rain gear : essential. Raincoats (top and bottom) can be rented on request.
  3. Suitable footwear : deck shoes or non-slip sneakers with non-marking soles .
  4. Heels are prohibited ; flip-flops and bare feet are dangerous while sailing. → In case of bad weather, boots are recommended.
  5. Sun protection : cap or hat, sunglasses , sunscreen depending on the weather
  6. Toiletries : a towel and a toiletry bag .
  7. DOWN BAG REQUIRED
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