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

Cost

€28,750

Event dates

6th May 2025 - 20th 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.

Prerequisite experience

An interview with Jean-Pierre Dick will be required to assess experience.

Where

Bermuda to Lorient, Franc

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...