2025 Vendée Globe sailing course

Your cruise

Attend the start of the legendary Vendée Globe race during a semi-high-level sailing course accompanied by a professional crew.

Your possible stops during this cruise

This sailing course is aimed at anyone wishing to progress as a crew member on a large sailing boat and experience the Vendée Globe up close. During your adventure aboard the large racing monohull, you'll have the opportunity to discover and familiarize yourself with the nuts and bolts of semi-offshore sailing.

On the program: night sailing, learning the safety rules on board, maneuvers, managing the boat, using the equipment. You'll also be given responsibility for managing watches, in consultation with the watch leader.

Here's a sample program for your training course, subject to weather conditions and race organization:

DAY 1: Boarding Port de la BSM at Lorient La Base
The crew will meet you at 8:00 a.m. at the port of Lorient to embark on your living quarters for the next 6 days. You'll get to know the boat and the other crew members who'll be setting off on an adventure with you.

DAY 2: Sailing to Belle Ile & Ile d'Yeu
This day's program includes sailing to Belle Ile and Ile d'Yeu. An opportunity to familiarize yourself with the boat and its maneuvers. In the evening, you'll dine and sleep at anchor.

DAY 3: Watching the start of the Vendée Globe
A day dedicated to the Vendée Globe, with the start of the single-handed round-the-world race. You'll have a privileged place to watch the start of this legendary race.

DAY 4: 24/24 sailing with watchkeeping
Uninterrupted sailing to put into practice the knowledge you've acquired since the start. You'll be required to stand watch and keep an eye on the weather.

DAY 5: Disembarkation at Port de la BSM in Lorient La Base
On this last day, we'll sail to Lorient and disembark at around 5:00 pm. This will be the end of a unique adventure.