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SUMMARY:Sail the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers\, crossing the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Crew member on the ARC 2026\, a crewed Atlantic crossing aboard one of our 21-metre monohulls. Setting sail from Lorient\, you’ll head for Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. After this stopover\, you will set sail for St Lucia as part of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.\nYou will embark as a crew member on the transatlantic crossing aboard one of our Challenge 67s\, built for crewed round-the-world voyages with stopovers. The boat’s professional crew for this voyage consists of two sailors\, qualified in Merchant Navy and Youth & Sport. They supervise the 10 crew members and ensure safety on board. This is indeed a challenging crossing where everyone plays an active part in the smooth running of the vessel. It is not a cruise: 100% hands-on! \nBeyond the sailing itself\, crossing the Atlantic requires self-sacrifice. It is an opportunity to “let go” of the rhythm of life on land\, to “reconnect with oneself” and enjoy simple pleasures. A real breath of fresh air! \nA two-stage crossing\, from Lorient to Las Palmas\, then on to Saint Lucia\nBoarding takes place at Lorient in southern Brittany. The first leg of this transatlantic crossing covers 1\,300 nautical miles as the crow flies. The itinerary includes the Bay of Biscay in winter\, followed by a descent along the coast of Portugal to reach the Canary Islands. We are stocking up on provisions for 10 days for this voyage. However\, the journey may be faster or slower\, depending on the weather conditions encountered.\nThroughout the crossing\, life on board is organised into three watches\, also known as shift. These navigation watches change every 3 or 4 hours\, amounting to around 9 to 10 hours on duty per 24-hour period. The watches are organised to ensure the smooth running of the vessel\, but also to cover the ship’s duties (cooking\, washing up\, maintenance\, etc.). You may have to endure bad weather\, cold at the start and heat later on. Our crewed vessels deliberately do not use autopilots or furling systems. This is indeed one of the best ways to discover offshore sailing. You must therefore be mentally and physically prepared to take part in a transatlantic crossing. \nCrossing of the Atlantic Ocean on the trade wind route\nAbout a week before the ARC sets sail\, the boat and its crew must be in the port of Las Palmas for the festivities. Then there will be the safety check and briefings before the big leap! During the stopover\, you’ll keep your berth but will be responsible for your own meals ashore.\nEvery year\, more than 1\,000 crew members of 20 different nationalities set sail for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers… People just like you: some have just taken a sabbatical\, retired or are on holiday to embark on this adventure!\nEveryone is heading for Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. As the organisers explain\, ‘Our definition of a rally is safe and social cruising. We offer an element of friendly competition\, but it isn’t a race!’. We’re allowing 20 days for this Atlantic crossing. Again\, this may be quicker depending on the weather conditions encountered and the quality of the crew. The trade winds aren’t always established when setting off from the Canary Islands and sometimes require heading south towards Cape Verde. In this case\, the distances to be covered are greater. \nCrossing the Atlantic Ocean remains an adventure. Transatlantic crossings have become more common place in recent years. However\, it remains the achievement of a lifetime\, which we look forward to sharing with you. \nStage 1: Southern Brittany / Canary Islands\nEmbarkation: Lorient on 5 November 2026 (arrival the previous afternoon)\nDeparture: 6 November 2026\nDuration: 10 days**\nVessel: Albatros – Challenge 67\nSailing: offshore\nStopover: Las Palmas\, Gran Canaria – ETA* 16 November 2026\nPrice: €2\,350 per crew member\, including provisions (breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, consumables)\nLicence: FFVoile and medical certificate required \nStage 2: Atlantic Rally for Cruisers\, from the Canary Islands to Saint Lucia in the West Indies\nARC start: 22 November 2026\nPort of arrival: Rodney Bay Marina in Saint Lucia*** – ETA* 11 December 2026\nDuration: 20 days**\nBoat: Albatros – Crewed Challenge 67\nPrice: €5\,850 per crew member\, including provisions (breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, consumables)\nARC fees: each crew member must pay the ‘crew member’ registration fee to the organisers\n(approximately €200 depending on the pound/euro exchange rate).\nLicence: FFVoile licence and medical certificate compulsory\nPrice for stage 2 only: €6\,850 per crew member\, including full board. \n* ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival\n** Sailing times and arrival dates are provided for information only.\nWe therefore strongly advise you to book a flexible return flight ticket rather than a non-refundable one.\n*** It is possible to sail to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe. Please contact us. \nFFVoile Licence\nFor those who wish\, we can issue your FFVoile licence. A Plaisance booklet may be provided to validate your skills.\nFor more information\, visit the Club Challenge Ocean… \nCommunication on board\nCommunication facilities on board are reserved for safety purposes. Iridium satellite phone or email connections are therefore not available. Before you set off\, please inform your loved ones that you will only be reachable once your crossing is complete. Our team only contacts families on shore in the event of a problem on board. So no news is good news! Please note\, a call from us does not necessarily mean a serious accident has occurred\, but you may receive updates via our social media channels: Facebook – Instagram – Photo credits: Tim Wright – Frédéric Schneider \nARC 2026 updates\nThe boat is equipped with a Yellow Brick for the duration of its participation in the ARC.\nTo track the Atlantic crossing\, download the YB Races app to your smartphone or visit the ARC website. \nFor any information request or to book\, please send us a message:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour name*\n \n\n \nYour first name*\n \n\n \nYour email*\n \n\n \nPhone\n \n\n \nYour sailing course request*\n \n\n \n\n Δ
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/sail-the-atlantic-rally-for-cruisers/
LOCATION:Pôle Course au Large\, Port BSM\, Lorient\, 56100\, France
CATEGORIES:Atlantic Crossing,Offshore Sailing Course
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SUMMARY:Racing the ARC\, crew member aboard a Volvo 60
DESCRIPTION:Racing on the ARC 2026. Embark on a race across the Atlantic on the Atlantic Rally For Cruisers as a crew member aboard a crewed VOR 60. From Las Palmas\, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers will set sail for St Lucia in the West Indies! \nYou’ll be embarking as a crew member racing the ARC aboard Libertalia\, a monohull built for the Volvo Ocean Race\, the crewed round-the-world race with stopovers. You are supervised by a professional crew with Merchant Navy and Youth & Sport qualifications. They are responsible for the organisation\, supervision\, training and safety on board. \nThe Volvo 60\, a crewed round-the-world racing yacht\n\n\nThis racing yacht is an extreme boat\, a Formula 1 of the seas with very spartan comfort. Libertalia is a demanding and powerful boat\, lined up for ocean racing starts\, and rated in IRC0. Rigged as a sloop with a carbon mast\, the VOR 60 has a large and varied wardrobe! Up front\, you’re spoilt for choice: J1\, J2\, J3\, J4\, asymmetric spinnaker\, code zero… The mainsail is full batten. \nYou’ll be racing the ARC 2026 as part of a corenthian crew\, covering a theoretical 2800 nautical miles. Supervised by four professional sailors (captain\, first mate\, navigator\, watch leader)\, crew members are strongly advised to attend to the World Sailing course\, a 3-day training course covering fire\, medical and survival at sea. For the crew of Libertalia\, it’s all about sailing well and experiencing this brilliant transatlantic race from the inside! “Finishers first”\, as the English say. \n\nRacing the ARC\, crew member of Atlantic Rally For Cruisers\n\n\nWe’re talking about a committed voyage where everyone plays an active part in the smooth running of the boat: 100% participative! Libertalia is a racing boat\, with no autopilot or furlers on the headsails. Throughout the crossing\, life on board is organised into three watches\, also known as “shift”. These sailing watches change every 3 or 4 hours\, for the smooth running of the ship as well as for stewardship and rest. \nOver and above the sailing\, crossing the Atlantic demands self-sacrifice and resilience. It’s an opportunity to “let go” of the pace of life on land\, to “reconnect” with yourself and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. A competitive spirit is essential for such an event. \nYou may have to put up with bad weather\, cold\, heat\, squall… So you need to be psychologically and physically ready to take part in a transatlantic race. \n\nAn oceanic transatlantic race\, on the trade wind route\n\nApproximately one week before the start of the ARC\, the yacht and her crew must be present in the harbour of Las Palmas for the festivities\, the safety check and the briefings before the big jump! Every year\, more than 1\,000 crew members of 20 different nationalities embark on the Atlantic Rallye for Cruisers. People like you: some have just taken a sabbatical year\, their retirement or holidays to try their hand at the adventure! \nAll of them are heading for Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. Libertalia is entered in the ARC in the Racing division. We’re allowing around 15 days for this Atlantic crossing. However\, it could be quicker depending on the weather conditions and the quality of the crew. The trade winds aren’t always established at the start of the Canaries and sometimes require us to dive southwards towards Cape Verde. In these cases\, the distance to be covered is greater. \nCrossing the Atlantic Ocean remains an adventure. Democratised over the last few years\, a transatlantic race remains the feat of a lifetime that we’re keen to share with you. \nPossibility to sail the first leg from Lorient in Southern Brittany\, 1300 nautical miles on a direct course. This first offshore sailing course will enable you to train and will take you to the island of Gran Canaria in the Canaries. More details here. \nPractical informations\nStart of the ARC:  22nd of November 2026\nBoarding: 18th of November 2026 in Las Palmas\nPort of arrival: Rodney Bay Marina in St Lucia – ETA* 6th of December 2026\nDuration: 15 days**\nYacht: Libertalia – Volvo 60\nPrice: 8350 euros / Crew member\, full board included (food\, drings\, petrol\,  déjeuner\, dîner\, consumables)\nLicense : FFVoile and medical certificat required\nARC fees: Yacht fees for Libertalia is included\nEach crew member must pay a team registration fee to the organisers (approximately €200 depending on the exchange rate between pounds and euros). \n* ETA : Estimated Time of Arrival\n** Sailing durations and arrival dates are given for information only.\nWe strongly advise you to book an editable ticket for your return and not a “dry” ticket. \nLicense FFVoile\nIf you wish\, we can issue your FFVoile license. To find out more\, visit the Challenge Ocean Club… \n\n\nTraining course World Sailing (ex ISAF)\nAt least 1/3 of the crew must have completed the World Sailing course (formerly ISAF)\, which is valid for 5 years. If you would like to take this 3-day course (survival at sea\, fire\, medical\, etc)\, you can do so at the CEPS in Lorient in Brtittany.\n\n\nOn-board communication\nOnboard communications are dedicated to onboard safety and weather routing. No news\, good news! Before you leave\, tell your friends and family that you won’t be contactable until the end of your crossing. However\, we do post news from on board via our social networks: Facebook – Instagram \nFollow live ARC 2026\nThe boat is equipped with a Yellow Brick during the ARC.\nTo follow the Atlantic crossing\, download the free YB Races application on your smartphone or visit the ARC website. \nFor further information or to make a reservation\, please send us a message:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nVotre nom*\n \n\n \nVotre prénom*\n \n\n \nVotre email*\n \n\n \nTéléphone\n \n\n \nVotre demande de stage Voile*\n \n\n \n\n Δ
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/racing-the-arc-crew-member-aboard-a-volvo-60/
CATEGORIES:Atlantic Crossing,Offshore Sailing Course,Racing Course
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SUMMARY:Atlantic crossing West Indies to Brittany
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic crossing West Indies to Brittany as a crew member from West to East. Known as Transatlantic or Transat\, crossing the Atlantic Ocean under sail remains an adventure even if it has become more democratic in recent years. The voyage goes from Pointe à Pitre in Guadalupe to Lorient in France. In total\, about 3\,500 nautical miles separate the two lands. \nTransatlantic crew\, a real adventure\n\nWe offer you the opportunity to be a “hired” crew member on board Whirlwind\, one of our crewed Challenge 67s. These are 21m monohulls built for round the world voyage. The passage lasts approximately 28 days. This is a transatlantic\, not a cruise. \nOf course you will be going from hot to cold\, but those who have done both the outward and return transatlantics agree that the return transatlantic is the most interesting. Why is that? Because the sailing requires more manoeuvring. Also\, the weather conditions are more interesting when you stay on the edge of the lows. The fauna present during this navigation in the North Atlantic is also more attractive (whales\, dolphins…). \nOver and above sailing\, crossing the Atlantic requires self-sacrifice. It’s a chance “to let go” of the pace of life on land. Therefore\, you can reconnect with yourself and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. A real breath of fresh air! \nStopover in the Azores on the island of Faial\n\nFor this navigation to France\, a stopover is made in Horta on the island of Faial for the needs of the boat. This break can be for a freshening up\, a technical intervention\, or simply to discover Horta and its surroundings. It depends on the duration of the stopover. \nThis stopover allows us to observe the weather forecast for the second leg. You may possibly have a few days of “stand by” if necessary. Don’t forget to stop off at the famous Peter Cafe Sport for a drink\, to catch up on old times and to prepare your footprint on the quay!\nDepending on the weather conditions and crossing time\, only the skipper\, your professional skipper\, will be able to decide on the length of the stopover. \nA committed Atlantic crossing West Indies to Brittany\n\nYou will embark as a crew member\, supervised by 2 professional sailors\, qualified as Captain 200 Sailors and first mate. Thus\, you will be subjected to navigation watches\, approximately 8 hours per 24 hours. You will also be assigned to watches\, cooking\, washing up\, etc. \nOur ships voluntarily do not use pilot. This is one of the best ways to discover offshore sailing. You may have to put up with bad weather\, hot weather at the beginning\, and cold weather later on in the North Atlantic. Sometimes you may encounter “trouble”. As a transatlantic crew member\, you must be psychologically prepared to participate in a transatlantic race. \nThe means of communication on board are almost non-existent (except for the security of the boat and crew)\, and communication by satellite phone (Iridium) or email is not offered on board. However\, as you approach the coast\, you will use your mobile phone to reassure your loved ones. Before you leave\, tell them that you will only be reachable after your crossing. \nBoarding: Pointe à Pitre in Guadalupe\nLanding: Lorient La Base in Brittany\nDuration: 28 days\nYacht: Albatros – Challenge 67\nPrice: 5800 euros per crewmate\, full board  included (meals\, drinks\, petrol\, consumables)\nLicense: FFVoile and medical certificat (obligatoire).\nYou can subscribe your sailing license to Club CHALLENGE OCEAN. \nIt is also possible to board in mid-March from the Azores\, in Horta on the island of Faial\, if the boat is not full when it leaves the West Indies. To find out more about the schedule and details of this ocean sailing trip from the Azores to Brittany\, contact us. \n\nFor any information request or to book\, please send us a message:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour name*\n \n\n \nYour first name*\n \n\n \nYour email*\n \n\n \nPhone\n \n\n \nYour sailing course request*\n \n\n \n\n Δ
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/atlantic-crossing-west-indies-to-brittany-2/
LOCATION:Pointe à Pitre\, Guadeloupe
CATEGORIES:Atlantic Crossing,Offshore Sailing Course
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