A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Adventure SportsIt allows the discovery of life on board a liveable sailboat and the learning of coastal navigation between the Glénans archipelago and Belle-Île, in the Gulf of Morbihan.
On the program: navigation, exploration, discovery and learning.
Do you have questions about your stay?
Find our FAQ by copying the following link into your browser's search bar: https://www.ucpa.com/formations/ecole-de-voile/faq
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Adventure Sports This one-week sailing cruise is designed for 11-15 year olds. It offers you to discover the various maneuvers, to take the helm, to adjust the sails, to read the maps and to enjoy life on board as a crew.It allows the discovery of life on board a liveable sailboat and the learning of coastal navigation between the Glénans archipelago and Belle-Île, in the Gulf of Morbihan.
On the program: navigation, exploration, discovery and learning.
Do you have questions about your stay? Find our FAQ by copying the following link into your browser's search bar: https://www.ucpa.com/formations/ecole-de-voile/faq
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Learning to pilot a sailboat (steering, change of course, tack change...)
- The discovery of small typical ports
- The conviviality of crew life
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Learning to pilot a sailboat (steering, change of course, tack change...)
- The discovery of small typical ports
- The conviviality of crew life
Included
- Accommodation on board sailing boats
- Apprenticeship by level
- The adapted framework
- Collective and sports equipment
- Safety and life saving equipment (excluding life jackets for children under 11)
- Civil liability insurance
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
- The on-board cash register (15€/day/person for refueling, berth, fuel and gas).
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1:
Reception from 2 pm on Sundays, directly on pontoon D, at the port of Lorient, La Base.
Composition of crews and safety overview.
Reception from 2 pm on Sundays, directly on pontoon D, at the port of Lorient, La Base.
Composition of crews and safety overview.
Preparation of the menus for the week, refueling, then departure of the cruise.
During your stay
Days 2 to 6:
Navigation from 4 to 6 hours per day on average (depending on weather conditions), during the day only.
Raising awareness about the preservation of the marine environment.
Navigation from 4 to 6 hours per day on average (depending on weather conditions), during the day only.
Raising awareness about the preservation of the marine environment.
Discover the following points:
- Maneuvers on board by alternating between the different stations
- Hoisting and adjusting sails
- Meteorology
- Participation in the navigation program and stopovers
- Menu development and meal preparation
- Maneuvers on board by alternating between the different stations
- Hoisting and adjusting sails
- Meteorology
- Participation in the navigation program and stopovers
- Menu development and meal preparation
Last day
Day 7:
Debriefing of the stay.
Boat storage, cleaning and maintenance.
End of the stay at noon on Saturday, at the port of Lorient, La Base.
Debriefing of the stay.
Boat storage, cleaning and maintenance.
End of the stay at noon on Saturday, at the port of Lorient, La Base.
To note:
The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants. Under 4 team members, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the stay or mix it with a similar stay. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants. Under 4 team members, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the stay or mix it with a similar stay. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
SPOT
Lorient
Port of Lorient la Base
Hosting
Accommodation destination Lorient cruise
The boat is equipped with 2 to 3 double berths depending on the boat, with storage and individual reading light and the possibility of sleeping in the saloon.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Collective and sports equipment. Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
Interior layout:
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table
Hygiene on board:
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. The boats have showers to rinse off at the end of the swim.
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table
Hygiene on board:
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. The boats have showers to rinse off at the end of the swim.
Equipment Included
Collective and sports equipment. Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
Interior layout:
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table
Hygiene on board:
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. The boats have showers to rinse off at the end of the swim.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
Interior layout:
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table
Hygiene on board:
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. The boats have showers to rinse off at the end of the swim.
Equipment not included
- 1 soft bag that can easily be stored on board (no hard suitcase)
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 flashlight or headlamp
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 1 swimsuit
- The on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
For children under the age of 11, bring the right size life jackets.
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
Pocket money:
It is allowed to give money to your children. You are free to set the amount within a reasonable limit (we recommend 50 euros per week maximum).
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 1 swimsuit
- The on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
For children under the age of 11, bring the right size life jackets.
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
Pocket money:
It is allowed to give money to your children. You are free to set the amount within a reasonable limit (we recommend 50 euros per week maximum).
Equipment not included
- 1 soft bag that can easily be stored on board (no hard suitcase)
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 flashlight or headlamp
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 1 swimsuit
- The on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
For children under the age of 11, bring the right size life jackets.
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
Pocket money:
It is allowed to give money to your children. You are free to set the amount within a reasonable limit (we recommend 50 euros per week maximum).
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 flashlight or headlamp
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 1 swimsuit
- The on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
For children under the age of 11, bring the right size life jackets.
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
Pocket money:
It is allowed to give money to your children. You are free to set the amount within a reasonable limit (we recommend 50 euros per week maximum).
formalities administratives
The following documents concerning the child must be sent as soon as registration is complete, and no later than 2 weeks after:
- Liaison Health Form attached to the registration confirmation duly completed, signed and in particular completed by the aquatic fluidity certificate (attached to this file) completed by an authorized person.
- Photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage).
- A copy of the passport or identity card
- A copy of the vaccinations page.
These documents should be sent to the address below:
UCPA Cruises
Glorious II Building
Lorient la Base
56100 Lorient
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
- Photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage).
- A copy of the passport or identity card
- A copy of the vaccinations page.
These documents should be sent to the address below:
UCPA Cruises
Glorious II Building
Lorient la Base
56100 Lorient
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
formalities administratives
The following documents concerning the child must be sent as soon as registration is complete, and no later than 2 weeks after:
- Liaison Health Form attached to the registration confirmation duly completed, signed and in particular completed by the aquatic fluidity certificate (attached to this file) completed by an authorized person.
- Photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage).
- A copy of the passport or identity card
- A copy of the vaccinations page.
These documents should be sent to the address below:
UCPA Cruises
Glorious II Building
Lorient la Base
56100 Lorient
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
- Liaison Health Form attached to the registration confirmation duly completed, signed and in particular completed by the aquatic fluidity certificate (attached to this file) completed by an authorized person.
- Photocopy of the CMU law certificate detailing the beneficiaries (if you benefit from Universal Health Coverage).
- A copy of the passport or identity card
- A copy of the vaccinations page.
These documents should be sent to the address below:
UCPA Cruises
Glorious II Building
Lorient la Base
56100 Lorient
In the absence of these documents, your child will not be able to be welcomed during the stay.
Address and access
Port of Lorient, La Base - Pontoon D
56100 Lorient
You are coming by train:
56100 Lorient
You are coming by train:
Take bus line T2. It provides a transfer between the Eric Tabarly sailing city and the Lorient SNCF train station (every 15 minutes).
You choose carpooling:
The Port of Lorient La Base is a 10-minute drive from Lorient city centre.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage. At the Kéroman roundabout (with a submarine bow), take the 2nd exit and enter the “submarine base”.
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
You choose carpooling:
The Port of Lorient La Base is a 10-minute drive from Lorient city centre.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage. At the Kéroman roundabout (with a submarine bow), take the 2nd exit and enter the “submarine base”.
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
Address and access
Port of Lorient, La Base - Pontoon D
56100 Lorient
You are coming by train:
Take bus line T2. It provides a transfer between the Eric Tabarly sailing city and the Lorient SNCF train station (every 15 minutes).
You choose carpooling:
The Port of Lorient La Base is a 10-minute drive from Lorient city centre.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage. At the Kéroman roundabout (with a submarine bow), take the 2nd exit and enter the “submarine base”.
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
56100 Lorient
You are coming by train:
Take bus line T2. It provides a transfer between the Eric Tabarly sailing city and the Lorient SNCF train station (every 15 minutes).
You choose carpooling:
The Port of Lorient La Base is a 10-minute drive from Lorient city centre.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage. At the Kéroman roundabout (with a submarine bow), take the 2nd exit and enter the “submarine base”.
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Level of expertise
All levels
Technical level - All levels
Technical level - All levels
Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Level of expertise
All levels
Technical level - All levels
Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Technical level - All levels
Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.
Restauration
The refuelling for the sailing week is done at the beginning of the stay. Meals are taken on board the boat.
Please note: allow 15€/day/person for the cash register.
Please note: allow 15€/day/person for the cash register.
Restauration
The refuelling for the sailing week is done at the beginning of the stay. Meals are taken on board the boat.
Please note: allow 15€/day/person for the cash register.
Please note: allow 15€/day/person for the cash register.
Management
Supervision adapted to 11-15 year olds: 1 instructor qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training, both technically and pedagogically.
Safety ensured by the competence and experience of the instructor.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
Management
Supervision adapted to 11-15 year olds: 1 instructor qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training, both technically and pedagogically.
Safety ensured by the competence and experience of the instructor.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
Safety ensured by the competence and experience of the instructor.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
Important information
Note: Under 4 team members, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the stay or mix it with a stay of an approaching level.
Port of Lorient, La Base - Pontoon D
Port of Lorient, La Base - Pontoon D
56100 Lorient
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
Important information
Note: Under 4 team members, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the stay or mix it with a stay of an approaching level.
Port of Lorient, La Base - Pontoon D
56100 Lorient
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
Port of Lorient, La Base - Pontoon D
56100 Lorient
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).
formalities
If your child is affected by a food allergy or intolerance, immediately after registering, you must complete the online questionnaire detailing their allergy (s).
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
The Nautical Pass is mandatory for the practice of aquatic activities. Please provide your child with the “Know How to Swim” school certificate or formerly called: Test prior to the practice of nautical activities in ACM. In the absence of this document, your child will not be able to participate in aquatic activities.
https://www.education.gouv.fr/bo/15/Hebdo30/MENE1514345A.htm
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
The Nautical Pass is mandatory for the practice of aquatic activities. Please provide your child with the “Know How to Swim” school certificate or formerly called: Test prior to the practice of nautical activities in ACM. In the absence of this document, your child will not be able to participate in aquatic activities.
https://www.education.gouv.fr/bo/15/Hebdo30/MENE1514345A.htm
formalities
If your child is affected by a food allergy or intolerance, immediately after registering, you must complete the online questionnaire detailing their allergy (s).
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
The Nautical Pass is mandatory for the practice of aquatic activities. Please provide your child with the “Know How to Swim” school certificate or formerly called: Test prior to the practice of nautical activities in ACM. In the absence of this document, your child will not be able to participate in aquatic activities.
https://www.education.gouv.fr/bo/15/Hebdo30/MENE1514345A.htm
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies
In the context of sports stays for minors, certain formalities are mandatory.
In the absence of the required documents, we will not be able to welcome your child.
For departures abroad, the form must be given to the guide on the day of departure.
https://media.ucpa.com/image/upload/v1687877654/PRODUCTION-GRAPHIQUE/WEB/fiche-liaison.pdf
The Nautical Pass is mandatory for the practice of aquatic activities. Please provide your child with the “Know How to Swim” school certificate or formerly called: Test prior to the practice of nautical activities in ACM. In the absence of this document, your child will not be able to participate in aquatic activities.
https://www.education.gouv.fr/bo/15/Hebdo30/MENE1514345A.htm