{"id":8807,"date":"2024-01-04T12:28:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T11:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challengeocean.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8807"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:22:15","slug":"armen-race-as-a-crew-member-aboard-a-volvo-60","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.challengeocean.com\/en\/navigation\/armen-race-as-a-crew-member-aboard-a-volvo-60\/","title":{"rendered":"Armen Race as a crew member aboard a Volvo 60"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Armen Race as a crew member<\/strong> aboard a Volvo 60 for a 310 nautical mile loop in the Bay of Biscay. Departing from and arriving at La Trinit\u00e9-sur-Mer via Western Sein*, Belle \u00cele and \u00cele d’Yeu.
\n* Ar-Men lighthouse, hence the name of the race<\/em><\/p>\n

Organised by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de La Trinit\u00e9-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<\/strong> 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).<\/p>\n

Crew member on the offshore Armen Race<\/span><\/h2>\n

We’re offering you the chance to crew Libertalia<\/strong>, 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<\/strong> 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You’ll be on board for around 5 days<\/strong>. You will embark at Lorient La Base to sail to La Trinit\u00e9-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 Trinit\u00e9-sur-Mer to Lorient.<\/p>\n

Practical information<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dates: 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 \u2013 Crewed Volvo 60<\/a>
\nTraining: handholding on the way to La Trinit\u00e9-sur-Mer
\nPrice: 2450\u20ac
\nIncluded: full board, equipments
\nLicense FFVoile Competition: compulsory<\/p>\n

As a crew member racing, you must have a licence from the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Fran\u00e7aise 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Duration subject to weather conditions and course modifications by the organisers.<\/p>\n

Photos credit Thierry Martinez.<\/p>\n

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