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Armorica Cup – Atlantic France
Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Ireland, Germany
Route: Arzon – Quiberon – Port Louis – Concarneau – Groix Island – Belle-Île island – Vannes/La Trinité – Arzon
Check-in at 09-00 at marina Arzon, shopping.
1st stage of the regatta. Arzon – Quiberon (9 miles). Quiberon is a pleasant resort town with good shops and restaurants.
2nd stage of the regatta. Quiberon – Port Louis. (20 miles). Old fort. Presentation of teams and captains. Culinary competition.
3rd stage of the regatta. Port Louis – Concarneau (28 miles). Concarneau is a town with an old fortress of the 12th century, inside of which is the historical center.
4th stage of the regatta. Concarneau – Groix Island (23 miles). Locals produce divine drinks: cider, calvados and the famous cherry beer. Travel around the island is done by bicycles, which can be rented in Port Tadi. Motorboats are prohibited from entering Port Tadi! Only sailing vessels! Here they perfectly dry and cook fish, make dozens of varieties of aromatic croissants, pretzels and buns, offer divine Breton chocolate and ice cream. Another national specialty is mussels cooked with different sauces and supplied with all sorts of delicious seasonings.
5th Stage of the regatta. Groix Island – Belle-Île Island (22 miles). Belle-Île is the largest island in Brittany. The climate on the island is much warmer than on the nearest shores of the continent. The turquoise sea, white sand beaches surrounded by cliffs – all this is very picturesque. Alexandre Dumas, Sarah Bernhardt and many famous artists, including Claude Monet, who painted several pictures of the famous “needle-shaped” cliffs, have visited here. The island’s fortress is considered one of the best examples of fortification art in Europe.
6 Stage of the regatta. Belle-Île Island – Vannes (25 miles) or La Trinite (15 miles). Vannes is the first capital of Brittany. The city center consists of buildings from the 14th-16th centuries. Port, city wall with majestic gates. Complete history of military architecture from the Gallo-Roman era to the entrance towers of the 15th century. At the foot of the powerful walls is a classic French park. Half-timbered buildings of the 15th-16th centuries. Gaillard Castle of the 15th century. St. Peter’s Cathedral of the 12th-16th centuries. La Trinite is a mecca for yachtsmen. Most of the giant trimarans that participate in the famous Rum Regatta are moored here.
Final dinner. Awarding of winners and prize-winners.
Return to Arzon (10 miles). Check-out at 16-00.
Price per per person – €890 (with skipper)
INCLUDED:
EXTRA:
Price per boat 3 cab (without skipper):
Sun Odyssée 349 (2016) – 2200 eur – 1 WC
Oceanis 34 (2023) – 2250 eur – 1WC
Oceanis 38.1 (2019) – 2700 eur – 1 WC
Oceanis 40 (2022) – 2830 euro – 2 WC
Insurance 150 euro, refundable deposit 800 euro
The sailing life of the region depends entirely on the tide schedule. The route is approximate and will be adjusted depending on the weather and the time and height of the tides!!!
L x B x D: 11,5m – 3,99 m – 1,9m
Places: 8 Cabins: 3
Sails: Mainsail-classic, Rollgenua, spinnaker
Engine 30 HP
Navigation: Autopilot, GPS
WC with shower, hot water boiler, warm air heating, 220V sockets, radio
“An airplane has freedom in space but a yacht has freedom in time.” Richard Bach
