Minimum guaranteed departure: 1 person | Minimum age: 7 years.
There are no extra costs for this cruise. Just bring your own picnic to share with other participants.
For groups, you can book a restaurant on the destination island, at your own expense, to be arranged 1 or 2 days before departure.
3 paddles included, masks and snorkels.
- Available on :
- Full boat
- Cabin cruise
Your cruise
Experience the thrill of sailing on a racing catamaran.
Maneuver as a crew to discover the islands of Glenan or Groix.
Friendly, interactive atmosphere. A complete and progressive approach.
Your possible stops during this cruise
Meet at Port Manec'h at 9am for departure. Port Manec'h is an authentic little port on the right bank of the Aven and Belon estuaries.
Morning: quick familiarization with the catamaran, maneuvering, cartography, tracking. Get to know the boat, the rest of the crew (8 people maximum) and the water during 2 to 3 hours of sailing.
Stopover at an anchorage in the Glenan archipelago or Groix for 2 to 3 hours. Picnic on board or ashore. Exploration on land and, depending on conditions, by paddle for volunteers. You can also go snorkeling.
Afternoon: the thermals usually pick up and give us a medium wind, ideal for technical sailing full of thrills (2 to 3 hours of sailing).
Return to Port Manec'h between 5 and 6 pm.
All safety equipment is provided, as well as jackets and, if required, paddle, mask and snorkel.
Picnic not included.
The cruise is open to sailing beginners, children aged 7 and over accompanied by an adult, and is suitable for non-athletes in normal physical condition.
The skipper
Embark with Gwénaël - Destination Brittany for a sailboat cruise
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Catamaran Course 11.90 - 11.90 meters
Coastal racing catamaran, Formula 40 winner of the SNSM trophy in 2005 and 2014.
Fast and light, it reacts immediately to crew actions and environmental stresses.
Its ease of handling makes it sensitive and efficient, which makes it a very complete and accessible tool for beginners. 80 m2 of trampoline surface favours exchange, understanding of the manoeuvres and vision of the water.
Mapping is done outdoors for a better map-landscape association. There is also a GPS for fast navigation in rocky areas... but we prefer the map to acquire all the geographical logic. The spinnaker is not reserved for the elite, we use it as soon as possible! In training courses we limit ourselves to 6 or 7 people on board depending on the formula. If you want to privatize the boat for a group, you can be more numerous, depending on your objectives. All safety equipment is provided, as well as jackets and overalls if necessary. In this case think of specifying it with your sizes before the training course for the organization. All the material on board is included in the service.
- Places of embarkation:Port Manech
- Boarding time:09H00 / 9 AM
- Time of landing:17H00 / 5 PM
Access: Port Manec'h can be reached from Concarneau or Pont Aven in 20 minutes by car, via Nevez. Free parking at the port. Quimperlé or Rosporden train stations 25 minutes away by car, numerous Uber and cab services.
On foot from Port Manec'h: beautiful coastal or river walks, restaurants and beaches 5 minutes away... Hotels and campsites nearby.
Optional: accommodation, please contact us.
A top-class outing to the Glenans, learning to sail and navigate, a superb day out !!!!
Very good organization from Skippair and also from Gwen
Beautiful day on Gwenn's catamaran: lovely sea, sunshine, friendly crew. A gift of dolphins on the way back from Les Glénans.
Gwenn is friendly, he explains the navigation vocabulary well and gets you involved in maritime manoeuvres.
I was a bit apprehensive about this day with my weak back, but no, everything went smoothly. The most beautiful memory is the dolphins in front of the catamaran. Come and sail the catamaran with Gwenn.
We had a great day with Gwenaël. We headed for Les Glénan, a magnificent archipelago. The best thing about this experience was that we were able to sail in a small group, so we could maneuver the catamaran as a team. I highly recommend this choice.
Thanks to Gwen for this day. Thank you for taking the time to visit the lighthouse, an unplanned visit that was a real nugget both for the historical side of the archipelago and the view from the top of the lighthouse.
Superb experience aboard a beautiful catamaran with a top-notch team. The weather was a bit temperamental. A stop on the island of Groix for a picnic and a little digestive walk. We were able to admire the different shades of light, watch the birds thanks to our friends and learn how to sail
Gwen is passionate about sailing and wants to share this passion with others. For adults and children alike. He also shared his knowledge of the island with us.
A wonderful day spent with the family, and the crew were all on top of their game. We were able to see dolphins in the distance, and the kids were so happy.
Unforgettable experience! Two important points: 1 - very easy to book, Gwen is very friendly, listens to passengers' requests and keeps the group going! 2 - the difference with other cruisers: you take part in the navigation, you learn how to make a point, take a course, organize the route... and that's a real plus! You're a real participant! Gwen is a great teacher, and she has reconciled me with sailing, which I didn't understand at all! I really enjoyed the day with a crew of neophytes like me! We made a great team! To be repeated without moderation!
Gwen is really nice and listens to the group, you can feel that he wants to please and help them discover his world of the sea! Human and very educational!
Great day out with Gwen! An eyeful in the Glénan, where our skipper explains a lot about the history of the archipelago and the bay, and of course we learn and share about sailing. I'd definitely recommend it.
Pedagogical, zen, competent and friendly!
Gwen's welcome was great, he made us feel at ease, his boat is top notch, it goes fast and is very safe and organized. Very appreciable with two children. We went to the Glenans, the place is magical, the Caribbean cooler :) We recommend 100%
As well as being a great teacher, Gwen made us all feel at ease, got us all involved, and told us about biodiversity as well as sailing and charting.
A wonderful encounter with dolphins.
A wonderful day aboard the Catacourse, destination Les Glenans for a picnic break and discovery of Penfret. Upwind sailing in the morning, and a good tailwind on the return leg, enabling us to sail under different points of sail and thus actively participate in maneuvers, as well as steering. A very responsive boat, adding to the pleasure of sailing aboard.
The initial telephone contact with Gwen already gives an idea of how he sees the skipper-guest relationship, by being very attentive to the latter's expectations, and also, by discreetly measuring the ability to sail with a small crew (3 in all). Once on board, Gwen continuously explains the principles of sailing and the details of maneuvers, both in theory and in practice, allowing the participants to take an active part in the navigation. Throughout the day, Gwen pays close attention to our comfort and safety, and distills his excellent knowledge of the sea, flora and fauna, as well as the history of the Glenans area. A real treat!
It's hard to single out just one moment from this superb day, as it fulfilled an old dream at last. In any case, to hoist the Gennaker and feel the boat immediately leap into action is a powerful sensation that will never be forgotten.
Gwen gave us an incredible experience !!!! This great day of discovering Groix was rich in the pleasures of riding, learning and sharing. I'm very happy to have been able to experience these beautiful moments that were such a change of scenery. Thank you Gwen for everything and especially for your patience 😉
See you soon!
Nice day at sea with Gwen and other participants. Nice atmosphere on the boat! everybody gets involved. great experience
Gwen was friendly and competent, he took the time to share with us his knowledge of navigation etc.
Off to Groix Island with Gwen and 4 others. Very pleasant trip and discussions. We were lucky to sail in good conditions and see lots of dolphins. The kids were delighted to take the helm.
Thanks to Gwen for the organization and seriousness. Super pro. Great time.
Great cruise to the Glénan islands. We took part in the catamaran's progress by helping the skipper with a few maneuvers. Docked on the island away from the tourists.
Very good
A dream birthday day! At the same time, discovering sailing on board a catamaran with a passionate skipper and sailing to the Glénans archipelago, the program was great! As great beginners, we were inevitably apprehensive, but our little family was completely immersed in the adventure very quickly. Our 8 and 10 years old daughters quickly found their marks thanks to Gwenaël's wise advices, and we discovered the pleasure of sailing with its vocabulary, its maneuvers, the study of marine charts and the possible adaptations according to the wind and its whims ;) On Penfret Island, we shared a picnic with Gwen on a natural furniture with a great view: the opportunity to make some dream shots with a drone. A little sporty walk (a little wet at the end) in paddle, everything was perfect! I will never forget this day and we can only recommend you to book now your adventure experience with Gwen!
Gwenaël is just the ideal skipper: patient and educational with all his crew (of all ages), encouraging, always positive, it's a pleasure to listen to him share his passion, his journey and everything he has experienced so far. He knows how to adapt to our levels (here we were complete beginners) and he answers all our questions and doubts. Go and live an experience with him!
The arrival on the island of Penfret in the Glénans archipelago is just idyllic. The transparent turquoise blue water, the clear sand and the lighthouse give us the impression to have traveled to Polynesia. Blowing out the candles on this island has marked this stay for the rest of my life!
Superb crossing to Groix, incredible catamaran with strong feelings. To be done again soon!
Gwen was great, very educational and a very good guide. He let us steer and a maximum of autonomy and in full safety.
The spot of the Glénan Islands is magnificent, Gwen was able to tell us the history and to initiate us to the observation of the fauna and the flora and in particular to recognize the type of rock which there was.
Gwen is a great skipper, the day is memorable. We learned a lot on board the catamaran. The crew was great 😉 Thanks a lot for this initiation!
We could only make a simple round trip to Penfret, but that will remain in our memories because we were one of the few boats to venture under sail in this pea soup. Picnic on the spot in a superb small cove, then visit of the island. We returned with little visibility, using a dead reckoning with a map and a Cras rule, which is the best way to think of ourselves as reckless sailors... but the GPS was in the cabin! A simply equipped sport boat, perfect for this one-day outing that delighted both experienced and novice crew members.
Gwenn led the trip in a masterly way: both a demanding skipper (he had to be) and a pedagogical and tolerant instructor who made the whole crew participate in the maneuvers, and made us benefit from our mistakes to progress. Moreover, he is very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the archipelago, which he comments in detail during the visit.
Have a nice day. Gwen is very pedagogical and friendly. The only thing missing is the wind
Well, everything was smooth
Promise to the appointment: we spend a beautiful day. My weather forecast announced a horrible day. All the opposite. No experience of the sail, it is an approach accessible to all
Gwenael is friendly and listens to everyone and gets everyone involved
Nice day at sea with Gwen and other participants. Nice atmosphere on the boat!
Gwen is very nice and gave us a lot of information about the region, the navigation. He put us to work, a great experience!
Wonderful day! Very nice discovery of sailing in a coastal racing catamaran. Participation of the whole family in the navigation. Splendid destination in Glénans where we could discover one of the islands. Memories full of head for the small ones as well as the adults.
Excellent day with Gwen who took the time to share with us his knowledge of navigation, as well as of the fauna and flora. Very friendly and attentive. Thanks again for a great day!
We had a fabulous day and Gwen was a fantastic skipper, very knowledgable and super friendly. We had a great group and a top sailing back! Will definitely repeat this ecperience next time..
Everything was perfect.
Superb day of discovery on board the catamaran, in a magnificent setting. Full day of navigation, we were quickly able to take in hand the commands of the boat. Gwen taught us a lot of things about navigation. We will return with pleasure, maybe even for a longer course.
Gwen is a top skipper! Very educational, he quickly gives you confidence.
- Nice trip to Glenan Islands. - Spot dolphins nearby the boat - Unfortunately poor wind conditions
- friendly and competent: feeling comfortable in his hands - mainly focused on French speaking passengers (Englisch: +/-)
Delighted with this sporty catamaran outing, we were able to participate in the navigation, well initiated by the skipper, we saw dolphins, excellent day!
Excellent day with Gwenaël, beautiful moments of sharing, on board and on the island
At the top! wind a little capricious but we learned a lot of things on a great boat and in a beautiful setting
Thank you, very welcoming and friendly
Brilliantly federated an adult crew of amateurs for runs at 20 knots on his catamaran that he masters perfectly
In 48 hours in August a boarding found according to our wishes!
The skipper was happy with us
Sporting and friendly day on Gwenaël's racing catamaran. Sensations, speed, participation in manoeuvres. It's better to have boots than tennis shoes, because we quickly get wet (there were waves on the day of our outing). Picnic at the Glenan Islands, very pleasant, before leaving.
Attentive to safety, Gwenaël is also full of humour. He makes us participate a lot and does his best to make us happy with our day.
Dolphins accompanied us for several minutes, a chance for us! They came out of the water between the two hulls, right in front of us! A real show!
We had a great day at sea. The boat is really great and very well maintained. The organization was really top notch. The Glenan are a magnificent archipelago. We did not know the area but we will return.
Gwenael is really educational, both in terms of navigation and in terms of explaining the marine and land environment. He made us take part in the manoeuvres, which for us neophytes is great. The lunch we had on the Glenan was an opportunity to talk about the fauna and flora. I highly recommend this skipper and his boat.
Great day! We had everything: lunch and swimming on the Glénan (magnificent), very varied sailing conditions between the morning and afternoon, safe speed, manoeuvres ... It's effectively for everyone, no one got sick, while teaching us a lot about sailing. In short, great!
Gwen is very competent, has a perfect knowledge of navigation and his catamaran and is very educational. He adapted to our group and gave us a lot of information on navigation. He was also able to act as a guide once we were ashore on the archipelago.
We had a great day with Gwen and he was able to adapt to our level. He transmitted his passion for sailing and navigation. A big thank you to Gwen for this unforgettable day.
Perfect organization, from our arrival in port to our return. The stop at the Glénan archipelago was a real treat.
Fabulous return to Port Manech with the dolphins.
Superb sunny day on board the Restabern and in the Glénans archipelago! Great atmosphere on board, do it again :)
Gwen shared with us his passion for sailing and the marine environment, thank you to him!
Great day
Listening, at the top!
A great day in the Glénan, don't hesitate!
Walk in the direction of the Glénan. The day was very good. We had all the weather in one day with a picnic on Penfret warm and sunny. Gwen is punctual, very professional, considerate of security, adapts to everyone, and friendly. We really had a great time. To do again towards Groix with maybe more speed 🤩
An incredible day that the whole family enjoyed
Very pleasant, available, full of humour and parience
Hello, A big thank you to Gwenaël, our skipper for a day in Les Glénans! Wonderful archipelago, wonderful day, great skipper and sun on board! We were a group of women for a day of Evjf, novices in navigation, Gwenaël made us discover his passion with a lot of pleasure. Simple and easy exchanges, initiation in a fluid way, a lot of humour and kindness. I strongly advise you to share a boat trip aboard the catamaran! Each of us keeps an unforgettable memory of this superb weekend! Thanks again! Mélissa & all the girls
A great day!
Very nice day spent on board Gwenaël's catamaran, this outing was full of sensations! All that was missing was the sun. Great experience.
Friendly and educational
Great sea trip with Gwenaël. Very professional, attentive and adaptable. A great experience. I recommend and will repeat the experience as soon as possible. Adeline
A personalized organization 👍
Excellent outing even if it wasn't very windy... The stopover was magnificent in the Glénans..
Gwen's just on top of the world! We warmly recommend
a big thank you first of all to Skippair for making a family cruise idea come true. Then, Gwenael, thank you for this unforgettable day, it started with the engine, we had to adapt to the lack of wind, then a few sailing lessons and map reading to make the trip more enjoyable. Then the wind picked up, we hoisted the mainsail and watched dolphins, great! Then we boarded at the glénans, with the paddles, and returned to the balloons, this boat is great, very stable and easy to handle. Thanks again!
thanks to Charlotte from skippair
One day cruise on a racing catamaran with Gwenaël from port Manech to the Sensational Glenans !
Excellent'!! Very pedagogical, professional +++ warm, knows how to transmit his passion
The whole day is a wonderful memory We can't wait to start again
Great day with Gwen and great group on board! Thanks again for your time!
Gwen is very educational and professional! She's a real enthusiast and it's a pleasure to listen to her explanations and anecdotes!
Best memory? Dolphins without hesitation!
Beautiful day at sea, with beautiful weather and meeting with dolphins, which doesn't spoil anything :)
Gwen is educational, interesting, participatory and attentive to everyone's desires. Great skipper!
An excellent moment spent on a superb catamaran, sensations, a beautiful landscape, nothing better for our discovery of the Glénan!
Thanks to Gwenaël, super skipper, in the exchange, very pedagogical even with novices like us.
Great destination, full of beautiful spots.
A big thank you to Gwen for sharing (and knowing) how to share his knowledge. He knows how to adapt to any audience. Thanks againMichael
I had a great time on that sensational boat. All the way back.
Well-organized, knowledgeable and super nice.
Unforgettable moment at the Glenan, dolphins, paddle, navigation and sensation. All we want to do is go back. To do!
Passionate and educational skipper who gave us a good introduction to sailing.
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