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SUMMARY:Armen Race as a crew member aboard a Volvo 60
DESCRIPTION:The Armen Race as a crew member aboard a Volvo 60 for a 310 nautical mile loop in the Bay of Biscay. Departing from and arriving at La Trinité-sur-Mer via Western Sein*\, Belle Île and Île d’Yeu.\n* Ar-Men lighthouse\, hence the name of the race \nOrganised by the Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer (SNT)\, the Armen Race is a not-to-be-missed race on the Atlantic seaboard. This twelfth edition of the biggest ocean race in France is an opportunity for enlightened amateurs to sail alongside professionals on a course that may hold some surprises\, but always in a friendly atmosphere. In 2022\, 227 crews\, or 828 racers\, took the start of one of the three courses along the western coast: the Nuit de l’Armen (131 miles)\, the Armen Race (310 miles) or the Armen Ultim (370 miles). \nCrew member on the offshore Armen Race\nWe’re offering you the chance to crew Libertalia\, a 19.50m racing monohull built for the Volvo Ocean Race. Supervised by four professional sailors (skipper Captain 200 Sail\, second-in-command\, navigator\, number 1)\, the spirit of competition is essential to take part as a crew member in such an event\, whatever your level. This is your chance to take on the fleet in ‘offshore’ mode and to experience some extraordinary moments together as a crew member. \nYou’ll be on board for around 5 days. You will embark at Lorient La Base to sail to La Trinité-sur-Mer\, where the Armen Race will start. The delivery trip gives the crew a chance to get to know each other\, get to grips with the boat and assess each other’s skill levels. After the race\, the return trip will be a delivery trip from La Trinité-sur-Mer to Lorient. \nPractical information\nDates: from 13th til 17th of May 2026\nDuration: 5 days*\nBoarding & disembarkation: Lorient La Base\nStart of the race : 15th of May (to be confirmed by the SNT)\nYacht: Libertalia – Crewed Volvo 60\nTraining: handholding on the way to La Trinité-sur-Mer\nPrice: 2450€\nIncluded: full board\, equipments\nLicense FFVoile Competition: compulsory \nAs a crew member racing\, you must have a licence from the Fédération Française de Voile (French Sailing Federation)\, and be medically fit to compete in a sailing boat. You can take out a licence with the Club CHALLENGE OCEAN. \n* Duration subject to weather conditions and course modifications by the organisers. \nPhotos credit Thierry Martinez. \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/armen-race-as-a-crew-member-aboard-a-volvo-60/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Sailing Course,Racing Course
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DTSTAMP:20260526T121058
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T145056Z
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SUMMARY:Racing Tour de Belle-Ile onboard a Volvo 60
DESCRIPTION:Racing Tour de Belle-Ile onboard a crewed Volvo 60. The Tour de Belle-île is the largest French sailing race in terms of number of participating boats. It will once again bring together amateurs and professionals sailors on the same starting line on May 9th\, 2026.\n \nFriendship\, simplicity and pleasures … These are the maxims of this sailing race where hundreds of yachts will be on the lane in the Quiberon Bay. You can also be part of it as a crew member on board Libertalia. \nOne and only one start lane for all boats. All kinds will meet at one time\, 60′ Open Imoca\, Class 40\, multihulls from Ultim Class and Ocean 50\, legends and cruising boats. \nRacing Tour de Belle Ile\nTo live this wonderful regatta around the Isle of Belle-Ile\, we have programmed a 3 days sailing course\, all inclusive. Program starts in Lorient\, delivering and training to La Trinité sur Mer and race on saturday. On Sunday\, heading back to home port of Lorient. Note that boarding the Volvo 60 is a racing unit with the most spartan comfort. \nPractical informations\nPeriod: 3 days\nDates: from 8th til 10th of May 2026\nStop over: La Trinité sur Mer (nights on the 8th and 9th)\nStart of the race : 9th of May 2026\nYacht: Libertalia – Volvo 60\nPrice: 1750 euros per crew member\, fullboard included\nLicence: FFVoile competition and medical certificate compulsory.\nOne can subscribe licence to our Club CHALLENGE OCEAN. \nMore informations on “le Tour de Belle Ile“… \nWant more informations or book a bunk\, get in touch :\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/racing-tour-de-belle-ile-onboard-a-volvo-60/
CATEGORIES:Coastal Sailing Course,Racing Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250722T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250801T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T155056Z
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SUMMARY:Racing the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 aboard a VOR 60
DESCRIPTION:Racing the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 aboard a VOR 60\, 19.50m monohull with professional crew. Embark as a “high-flying” crew member on this yacht designed and built to race the Volvo Ocean Race 2001-02.\nRacing the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 aboard a VOR 60 in IRC 0\nOrganized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club\, one of the most prestigious yacht clubs on the planet\, the Rolex Fastnet Race is one of the biggest ocean races. An event that takes place once every two years\, in odd-numbered years\, departing from Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Since 2021 edition\, the finish is judged in Cherbourg and no longer in Plymouth as in all previous editions.\n\nMore than 400 sailboats from 9 to 30 meters will line up in July 2025 on the line of the Royal Yacht Squadron. A sumptuous exit of the Solent\, most often tacking to reach the Needles. The regatta is sensational and tactical along the English coast before reaching the Archipelago of Scilly. Then it is the crossing of the Irish Sea to roll up the impressive rock of the Fastnet planted with its lighthouse. Then follows the descent on the Scilly to go up the Channel to Cherbourg.\nThe VOR 60\, a crewed round-the-world racing sailboat\nThis racing sailboat is an extreme boat\, a Formula 1 of the seas with very spartan comfort. This demanding and powerful boat is aligned with the offshore racing starts\, rated in IRC 0. We invite you to embark as a teammate on the Fastnet 2025 race as part of an amateur crew to cover some 695 nautical miles of racing\, supervised by five professional sailors (skipper\, Captain 200 Sailing\, first mate\, navigator). Whatever your level\, a competitive spirit is essential to enter such an event. Even if we could aim for the podium in the class\, it is above all about sailing well and experiencing this grandiose race from the inside!\nThe duration of boarding is about 11 days\, including the qualification of 300 nautical miles from Lorient and the return delivery after the race to Lorient. The race starts from Cowes on the Isle of Wight and ends in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.\nNote that the outbound delivery from Lorient to Cowes will serve as a qualifying route for the crew and the boat\, after agreement from the RORC. The Channel crossing for the return to Lorient will start from Cherbourg.\nWorld Sailing course (ex ISAF)\nAt least 1/3 of the crew must have completed the World Sailing course (ex ISAF) which is valid for 5 years. If you wish to follow this 2-day training (sea survival\, fire\, medical\, etc.)\, you can take it at CEPS in Lorient.\n\n\nThe FFVoile license is compulsory with a medical aptitude for competition. Affiliated as “École Française de Croisière” with the French Sailing Federation\, you can subscribe your Competition license with the CHALLENGE OCEAN Club.\n\nDuration: 11 days *\nDates: July 22-Aug 1\, 2025\nStart of the race in Cowes on July 26\, 2025 **\nBoarding: Lorient La Base\nPossibility of disembarking after the finish of the race\nBoat: Crewed Volvo 60\nRacing: Class IRC 0\nQualification: 300 nautical miles\nPrice: € 5\,950 full board included (marina\, meals\, drinks\, consumables\, etc.)\nFFVoile license: compulsory competition\nTraining\, handling and qualification of 300 miles during the crossing from Lorient to Cowes.\nPossibility of disembarking in Cherbourg.\n\n* Duration subject to weather conditions.\n** Date to be confirmed by the RORC.\n\nAccess the Royal Ocean Racing Club website\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/racing-the-rolex-fastnet-race-2025-aboard-a-vor-60/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Sailing Course,Racing Course
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SUMMARY:Crew member in the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025
DESCRIPTION:Crew member in the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 with a start in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club\, one of the most famous Yacht Club on the planet\, the Rolex Fastnet Race is one of the greatest offshore sailing race. An event that takes place every two years. \nBe part of this legendary Offshore sailing race\n\nBe part of the race onboard one of our Challenge 67 to run this legendary crewed race. Over 400 sailing yachts of all kinds\, from 9 to 30 meters\, take part\, heading west down the Solent and out through the Needles\, past the major south coast headlands\, Anvil Point\, Portland Bill\, Start Point\, and Lands End before rounding the famous Fastnet rock and then returning via the Scilly Isles before finishing in Cherbourg. \nCrew member in the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025\nYou can be part of the crew to race 695 nautical miles\, supervised by a professionnal crew (skipper and first mate). Whatever your skills are\, fighting spirit is compulsory to get involved in such a sailing race to be a crew member in the Rolex Fastnet Race 2025. \nDuration of this sailing course is 13 days\, including 300 nautical miles qualification from Lorient when delivering the boat to Cowes and back to South Brittany after the race. Start of the race is in Cowes on the Isle of Wight\, and ends since 2021 in Cherbourg. Yacht wil then be delivered to Lorient after the race. \nSecurity first\nAt least 1/3 of the crew must have qualified ISAF course (5 years validity). If you want to attend to this 3 days course\, one can do it at the CEPS in Lorient. French racing sailing licence is compulsory. Being a French Sailing School member of the French Sailing Association (Fédération Française de Voile)\, we can deliver your license. \nPeriod: 13 days*\nDates: from 21st of July til 2nd of August 2025\nBoarding: Lorient La Base (France)\nPossibility to disembark in in Cherbourg after the race.\nQualification: 300 nautical miles during delivery to Cowes\nStart of the race in Cowes on the 26th of July 2025\nBoat IRC1 : Albatros – Crewed Challenge 67\nPrice : 3950€\, full board included breakfast\, lunch\, diner\, drinks.\nExtra cost for FFV licence.\nTraining and qualification when sailing from Lorient to Cowes. \n* According to weather conditions. \nTo access to Royal Ocean Racing Club \nPhotos © Didier Vildart – Valdo Dhoyer – Alain Gautier – Tim Wright – Kurt Arrigo \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/crew-member-in-the-rolex-fastnet-race/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Sailing Course,Racing Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241013T120000
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CREATED:20210412T125738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T145140Z
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SUMMARY:24 hours at sea aboard a Volvo 60
DESCRIPTION:24 hours at sea aboard a Volvo 60\, a 19.50m monohull from the Volvo Ocean Race\, around the world sailing. A unique and unprecedented experience for teammates thirsty for jibing\, tacking\, tackling\, conditions that are sometimes more than sporting… sensations\, shall we say!\nGeneration Volvo Ocean Race\, extreme round-the-world crewed tour\n\n\nSupervised by 3 professional offshore racing sailors\, you embark for 24 hours non-stop as a teammate to live as a crew an exceptional experience.\n\nYou will be 100% involved in the running of the boat\, in the analysis of the route to follow and the night shifts. For sleeping and catering on board\, that’s the union minimum! Bunks\, a gas stove\, freeze-dried food and a toilet.\n\nExtremely sailor and swift\, Libertalia is a large 65-foot monohull\, built for the open sea. On the deck\, double helm station and double winch columns for the grinders! Hydraulics and ballasts complete the power on board. Rigged as a sloop with a carbon mast\, this Volvo 60 has a large and varied wardrobe!\n\n24 hours at sea as a crew member aboard a Volvo 60\nThis exceptional formula is a parenthesis in the spirit of the Volvo Ocean Race. It allows on-board crew members to understand a “sailor’s slice” of what offshore professionals experience around the world as a crew.\n\nConfirmed sailor\, passionate\, curious but also novices if you feel like it\, you will be supervised by a professional crew who will help you make the most of this offshore racing experience. 100% invested in the running of the boat\, however\, make sure you are at least moored! Be aware that there is no comfort on board such a performance oriented racing yacht. So this is not a quiet\, family cruise!\nUpcoming dates 2024 :\n• 15 & 16 of June\n• 17 & 18 of August\n• 14 & 15 of September\n• 12 & 13 of October \n\n\nProgram\nDuration: 24 hours\nFrom 10:00 AM on Saturday til 12:00AM on Sunday\nBoarding: Lorient La Base\nYacht: Crewed Volvo 60\nPrice: 1150€\, full board and equipments Musto BR2 included\nFFVoile license : tempory or annual compulsory \nFor any  request or booking\, 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\n \n\n\nPhotos Pierre BOURAS \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/24-hours-at-sea-aboard-a-volvo-60/
LOCATION:Base de Sous-Marins\, Capitainerie BSM\, Lorient\, France
CATEGORIES:Volvo 60 for 24H,Weekend
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230912T170000
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CREATED:20230809T131859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T132902Z
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SUMMARY:Start of the Ocean Globe Race ex Whitbread
DESCRIPTION:Start of the Ocean Globe Race… set sail from Lorient for Southampton in the UK to watch the start of the Ocean Globe Race. \nHeading to the start of the Ocean Globe Race ex Whitbread\nTo mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Whitbread\, the first crewed round-the-world race created in 1973\, 14 crews are taking part in the Ocean Globe Race. This retro event is in the spirit of the Whitbread: a 27\,000 nautical mile course around the world with four legs\, via the southern seas and the three capes. The start will be from Southampton on 10 September 2023. \nCome aboard to watch the start of the crewed round-the-world race\nYou will board one of our 21m crewed monohulls. This sailing course is designed for sailors with previous experience who want to progress as a crew member or watch leader. The emphasis is on anticipation\, decision-making and taking responsibility for watches\, in consultation with the skipper and his first mate. The aim is to master night navigation\, onboard safety\, manoeuvres\, onboard management\, equipment and onboard crew. \nThe sailing program starts in Lorient La Base (the former submarine base where the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly is also located). You will set sail heading to Southampton. Located on the south coast of the United Kingdom\, opposite the Isle of Wight\, there are around 300 nautical miles to cover from Lorient. \nDepending on the weather conditions\, the sailing course goes through the Raz de Sein and the Chenal du Four\, with a crossing of the English Channel. ETA in Southampton is on Saturday 9 September to take advantage of the Ocean Globe Race village. \nOn Sunday 10 September\, we’ll be alongside the crews taking part in this crewed round-the-world race to accompany them at the start and for the first 24 hours\, before heading to our home port of Lorient\, where the sailing course will come to an end. \nDuration: 7 days\nDates : from 6th til 12th of September 2023\nNavigation: Lorient / Southampton / Lorient\nYacht: Albatros – Challenge 67\nCrew member: first experience needed\nPrice: 1350€ / Crew member – Full board included\nFrench sailing licence compulsory souscrire ici… \nPractical informations and booking conditions\n– Weather conditions:\nThe sailing program may be modified by decision of the skipper if conditions are not favourable.\nA minimum of 6 registered crew members is required to confirm the start.\n– Access to Lorient La Base:\nMain road N165\nRailway station SNCF / TGV Lorient\n– Car park:\nFree in Lorient La Base\n– Affiliated to French Sailing Association\nWe can deliver your sailing licence\n– Booking and payments:\n50% deposit when signing your booking contract\, balance 1 month before boarding. \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/start-of-the-ocean-globe-race-ex-whitbread/
LOCATION:Ocean Globe Race\, 1 Channel Way\, Southampton\, SO14 3QF\, Royaume-Uni
CATEGORIES:Coastal Sailing Course,Stage Semi-hauturier
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SUMMARY:Racing La Trinité Cowes
DESCRIPTION:Racing La Trinité – Cowes on board Libertalia\, our crewed Volvo 60. Join the team as a crew member on a boat designed and built to race the Volvo Ocean Race 2001-02\, the crewed round the world race. \nRacing La Trinité Cowes\n\nOrganised by the Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer\, La Trinité-Cowes race is open to all classes admitted by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Opened to IRC\, Class40 and other Multi\, it is raced in double-handed and crewed. \n• The Trinité – Cowes is a 350 nautical miles event that links the two iconic ocean racing ports via the Raz de Sein\, the Chenal du Four*\, the Channel crossing and the Solent. \nDuration is about 7 days (from Lorient) for the race La Trinité – Cowes\, and back to Lorient our home port. It is possible to disembark in Cowes after race is over. \nNote that this race is qualifier for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 in which Libertalia is participating. \nLibertalia\, a crewed round-the-world racing yacht\n\nLibertalia is a Volvo 60. This racing yacht is an extreme boat\, a Formula 1 of the seas with very spartan comfort. This demanding and powerful boat is lined up for offshore races\, rated in IRC0. We offer you the opportunity to race La Trinité-Cowes as part of an amateur crew\, supervised by four professional sailors (skipper Captain 200 Sail\, first mate\, navigator\, watch leader). Whatever your level\, the spirit of competition is essential to take part in such events. The aim is to sail well and experience these fabulous crewed races from the inside! \nPractical informations\nYacht: Libertalia – Crewed Volvo 60\nIncluded: équipements\, full board et entries\nCompetition license FFVoile: compulsory \nRace La Trinité – Cowes: 30th of June til 6th of July 2023\nDuration: 7 days*\nBoarding: Lorient La Base\nLanding: Cowes\nStart of  the race: 2nd of July in La Trinité sur Mer\nPrice: 2200€ \n* Duration subject to weather conditions and course modification by the organisation.\nPhoto credit Thierry Martinez \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/racing-la-trinite-cowes/
CATEGORIES:Racing Course,Stage Semi-hauturier
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221113T170000
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SUMMARY:Offshore Sailing Course Brittany Canary Islands
DESCRIPTION:Offshore sailing course from Brittany to Canaries Islands with an 8 to 10 days offshore sailing program. Around 1300 nautical miles of “committed” navigation with the Bay of Biscay\, then lowering along Portugal to reach the Canary archipelago. \nOffshore sailing course Brittany Canary Islands\n\nDeparture from Lorient in Brittany and arrival in Las Palmas\, Canary Islands. This is the end of the first leg of the Atlantic crossing onboard Albatros\, one of our crewed Challenge 67. \nEmbedded and committed crew member\n\nThis offshore sailing course will take you to Cape Finisterre by “tasting” Biscay Bay. We will then find the best route to reach the Canary Islands\, either along the Portuguese coast or further offshore depending on the weather conditions.\n\n8 to 10 days of navigation in the Atlantic Ocean\, punctuated by the on and off shifts\, navigation watch. Supervised by 2 professional sailors\, Captain 200 Sailing and State certified graduates\, each crew member actively participates to run the sailboat. Willingly\, no pilot or furling are on board our sailing boats. It’s the best way to discover offshore sailing ! You will have eventually to support bad weather\, cold at first and then heat.\n\nAnd for those who wish to continue crossing the Atlantic\, possibility of participating in the ARC\, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. The departure will be given on November 20th to set sail for Saint Lucia. Find out more about our participation in the ARC…\n\nDuration : 10 days*\nPort of shipment : Lorient La Base (FR)\nDisembarkation : Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)\nNavigation : South Brittany / Canaries\nDates : from 4th to 13h of November 2022\nBoat : Albatros – Crewed Challenge 67\nPrice : 1950€\, full board included\, sailing licence FFV not included.\nAs a French Sailing School\, we can deliver you sailing licence. \n* Duration subject to weather conditions. \nVisit Canary Islands… \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/offshore-sailing-course-brittany-canary/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Sailing Course
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200827T170000
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SUMMARY:Azores and crossing Atlantic Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Azores and crossing Atlantic Ocean for a 14 days sailing course. The opportunity to discover a bit of the Archipelago Azores followed by offshore sailing across the North Atlantic for about 1500 nautical miles to South Brittany. Experience offshore sailing onboard one of our crewed Challenge 67. \nDiscover Faial and Pico islands\nThe idea for this sailing course is to combine visiting a wonderful destination\, the Azores and offshore sailing experience with a half Atlantic crossing. Located at the latitude of Lisboa\, the nine islands of the Portuguese Archipelago are volcanic origin. Their northern position and ocean climate give a lush vegetation and marine wildlife such as sperm whales\, beaked whales and dolphins. With its 2351 meters\, the Ponta do Pico volcano is the peak of the Azores. \nAzores and crossing Atlantic Ocean\nIt’s onboard Whirlwind\, one of our two crewed Challenge 67 (21m monohull)\, that you will sail as a crew member. The first part of the cruise is a 4 to 5 days charter visiting Faial Island and neighbourhood islands such as Pico\, São Jorge. Whales\, dolphins and maybe sperm whale will let you approach to observe these marvelous marine mammals.\nYou will then live an offshore sailing course\, paced by shifts\, durinf 8 to 10 days*\, heading to Lorient in South Brittany. As a crew member\, you will particpate to all the tasks onboard. \nDuration : 14 days*\nBoarding : Horta in Azores\nDisembarkation : Lorient La Base (France)\nNavigation : Horta in Azores to South Brittany\nCrew member : all levels\nDates : 14th to 27th of August 2020\nSailing boat : Whirlwind – Crewed Challenge 67\nPrice : 1950€\, full board included (breakfast\, lunch\, diner\, drinks). French sailing licence  in addition.\nMember of the French Sailing Association (Fédération Française de Voile)\, our Challenge Ocean Yacht Club can provide your sailing licence. \n* According to weather conditions. \nFor your flight back to Azores\, regular flights from cost 200 / 250€. More on Azores Airlines\, TAP Portugal… \n\n 
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/azores-and-crossing-atlantic-ocean/
LOCATION:Marina Horta\, HORTA\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Offshore Sailing Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20161015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20161105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121058
CREATED:20160818T163719Z
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SUMMARY:Sailing yacht in Les Sables d'Olonnes
DESCRIPTION:Sailing yacht in Les Sables d’Olonnes available for rent : crewed 21m sloop for day charter\, from the 15th of October til the 5th of November 2016 in the marina of Port Olona.\n \nOne of our Challenge 67 with professional crew\, will be berthed for 3 weeks before the start of the Vendée Globe\, the non-stop solo round the world race\, without assistance. \nAnchored in the heart of the marina of Port olona\, this ship is available for day charter as well as PR at the dock. It can welcome up to 15 guests at sailing\, 12 guests in the galley and has 10 berths for night resting. \nThe boat can only be chartered for groups or corporate use. \nAvaibilities and costs at +33 (0)2 97 35 00 30 or via  contact form.
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/sailing-yacht-in-sables-dolonnes/
CATEGORIES:Day Charter,Sortie Journée
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20160402T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20160716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121058
CREATED:20160113T154233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160117T133717Z
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SUMMARY:Day charter onboard a racing sailing catamaran
DESCRIPTION:For a day\, welcome onboard Explorer\, crewed maxi racing sailing catamaran\, ex record’s holder single handed across the Atlantic with Bruno Peyron. This carbon multihull is an architectural reference in the 90’s\, precursor of the giants multihulls of The Race and the actual G-Class (Ultim Class). Explorer has been at the top of the International World Ocean Championship. \nRefited for the Route du Rhum 2010\, Explorer has now a rotating carbon wing mast. On board\, discover sensations rarely found at sailing… This experience will allow you to discover offshore racing. \nFrom Lorient La Base in South Brittany\, at the heart of the first European offshore racing harbour\, a professional crew welcomes you to participate to maneuvers and helm this powerful catamaran. \nProgram : day charter\nNavigation : Belle Ile / Ile de Groix / Glénan Arcjipelagos *\nBoat : Explorer – Ocean racing catamaran\nPrice : 490 € / Lunch box included \n* Program according to weather conditions. \n 
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/day-charter-racing-sailing-catamaran-2/
LOCATION:Pôle Course au Large\, Port BSM\, Lorient\, 56100\, France
CATEGORIES:Day Charter,Sortie Journée
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20150712T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20150725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121058
CREATED:20141117T165439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T221954Z
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SUMMARY:Stage Voile Hauturier
DESCRIPTION:L’objectif du stage hauturier de 14 jours est d’acquérir suffisamment d’assurance pour envisager le rôle du chef de bord\, à travers la maitrise de la navigation hauturière\, la sécurité\, la navigation\, les manœuvres\, la gestion du bord\, le matériel. \nCette gestion de la navigation s’effectue dans des zones fréquentées avec les prises de décisions inhérentes\, mais aussi la responsabilité des quarts en concertation avec le chef de bord. Au programme\, suivi de la navigation\, météo\, routage\, définition de way-points et de la route à suivre selon la destination et la météo.\nSelon le plan de navigation prévu\, successions de manœuvres de voiles à toutes les allures. Rotation des équipiers aux postes de manœuvres. Mise en place des systèmes de quarts. En un mot\, apprentissage du rôle de chef de quart. Les mouillages forains\, les hauteurs d’eau\, les courants ne sont pas oubliés ! Débriefing au retour de stage. \nDurée : 14 jours\nNavigation : Archipel des Scilly – Archipel des Acores (assujettie aux conditions météorologiques)\nBateau : Albatros ou Whirlwind – Challenge 67\nPrix du stage : caisse de bord incluse (petit-déjeuner\, déjeuner\, dîner\, consommables)
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/stage-voile-hauturier/
CATEGORIES:Stage Hauturier
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20150501T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20150503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121058
CREATED:20141116T105931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T221959Z
UID:845-1430470800-1430676000@www.challengeocean.com
SUMMARY:Stage voile côtier
DESCRIPTION:Un stage d’initiation croisière de 3 jours pour acquérir les fondamentaux de la voile. Cette formation est destinée à tout navigateur désirant débuter ou progresser en structurant sa technique d’utilisation d’un voilier. \nLors de ce stage\, on aborde surtout les fondamentaux de la navigation à voile (découverte du bateau\, sécurité\, manœuvres de base\, conduite).\nL’accent est mis sur les manœuvres de port : techniques d’amarrages\, entrées-sorties de port\, prise de quai… Les manœuvres de sécurité : homme à la mer\, prise de ris\, mise à la cape… Sans oublier l’apprentissage du vocabulaire\, comment diriger son bateau\, le réglage des voiles\, prise de mouillage… \nDurée : 3 jours\nBateau : Albatros ou Whirlwind – Challenge 67\nPrix du stage : caisse de bord incluse (petit-déjeuner\, déjeuner\, dîner\, consommables).
URL:https://www.challengeocean.com/en/navigation/cours-voile-cotier-2/
CATEGORIES:Stage Côtier
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