Passage from Bermuda to Lorient, France on Swan 76 – La Loévie

Cost

€28,750

Dates

6 May 2025 to 20 May 2025

What's included

The price includes the crossing, weather training, all boat and race costs and safety equipment. Two nights in Bermuda (either onboard on in a hotel) and one night in Lorient. Additional costs include flights, transfers, additional accommodation and meals ashore, wet weather kit and personal insurance.

What to expect

Jean-Pierre Dick offers you the chance to join La Loévie for a record attempt between Bermuda and Lorient, as part of the Pure Ocean Challenge 2025. The reference time to beat is Jean-Pierre Dick’s record from 2023 – Notre Méditerranée – Ville de Nice in 11 days, 8 hours, 16 minutes and 23 seconds.

The departure will be from the Bermuda archipelago from May 6th 2025.

Itinerary

A provisional timetable will be drawn up during 2024 winter, it will include:
– One day weather training, face to face (location to be confirmed) with Christian Dumard (or equivalent trainer) Christian is an ocean racing router with many years of experience.
– Training on onboard La Loévie – crew will participate in 3 days of sailing training either in the West indies between January and April 2025 or in St Georges, Bermuda before the challenge
– Arrival in Bermuda the week before the challenge
– Tuesday 6th May – start line open for the record attempt

Crew information

You will be part of a crew of 8 people including Jean-Pierre Dick as the skipper, an assistant skipper and 6 passionate amateurs. Jean-Pierre holds a Captain 200 Sailing certificate.

Where

Bermuda to Lorient, France

Accommodation

Shared ensuite cabin

Passage from Bermuda to Lorient, France on Swan 76 – La Loévie

Swan 76 – La Loévie

Refurbished in 2024, LA LOÉVIE stands as a testament to advanced maritime engineering and luxury! Constructed entirely from carbon, this amazing yacht weighs just 33.5 tonnes, offering remarkable stability on the water. Featuring a 32-metre mast, the Swan 76 possesses an expansive sail area that guarantees exceptional performance and speed. Suitable for both leisurely cruises and competitive racing. The opulent...