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Bermuda to Lorient record attempt on Swan 76, La Loévie

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Dates

13 May 2026 to 28 May 2026

What's included

This price includes, in addition to the crossing, on-water training, provisions for training and the race, two nights in Bermuda either in a single cabin on the boat or in a resort hotel and one night upon arrival in Lorient, individual disability/death insurance up to €200,000, and safety equipment (including personal beacons and survival suits). Wet weather kit, travel expenses, and additional accommodation costs are not included.

What to expect

Jean-Pierre Dick invites you to join him aboard the Swan 76, “La Loévie,” for a record attempt between Bermuda and Lorient, as part of the Pure Ocean Challenge 2026. The record to beat is 11 days, 8 hours, and 38 minutes. The aim of this event is to offer a high-quality sporting challenge and a wonderful human adventure

Itinerary

Crew members will participate in a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 days of sailing, depending on their availability in May.

1st Session: weather training and sailing aboard the JP54, in Villefranche-sur-Mer (either the weekend of March 13-15 or March 27-29)

2nd Session (optional): sailing from May 13-15 aboard La Loévie (Swan76) in St. George’s, Bermuda, before the challenge. Arrival in Bermuda according to the training program agreed upon during the week preceding departure.

Sunday, May 17, 2026: Starting line open for the record attempt

Crew information

You will be part of an 8-person crew including Skipper, Jean-Pierre Dick, a co-skipper, and six passionate amateur sailors.

Where

Record attempt between Berumad and Lorient as part of the Pure Ocean Challenge 2026

Accommodation

Shared en-suite cabin.

Prerequisite Experience

Some previous offshore sailing experience is required, and an interview with Jean-Pierre Dick to discuss experience.

Bermuda to Lorient record attempt on Swan 76, La Loévie

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