A chance to join a crew of 10 to embark on a sail adventure mainland to mainland transatlantic from Lorient in France to New York City, USA.
In May 2026, an ocean adventure awaits passionate sailors. Aboard a Challenge 67, a 21-meter crewed monohull, you’ll cross the Atlantic and actively participate in a true journey of a lifetime.
Departing Lorient in Southern Brittany, the destination is New York, promising a voyage filled with challenge and reward. The route first heads to Horta in the Azores, a 1,200nm leg of 6–7 days, before tackling the 2,050nm crossing to New York, around 15 days at sea. Stopover duration depends on weather, with the skipper making strategic calls for a safe passage.
On board, ten guest crew join two professional sailors. Everyone stands watches (around 8 hours daily), cooks, cleans, and faces the elements. This is no cruise—it’s hands-on ocean sailing demanding both resilience and teamwork.
The Challenge 67s were built for the BT Global Challenge and carry no autopilot or furlers, offering an authentic sailing experience. Safety comes first, with communication limited to essentials; Iridium phones are reserved for emergencies.
Practicalities include a French sailing license (arranged with the operator) and US visa requirements.
This voyage goes both ways:
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Why you'll love this adventure
- Sail transatlantic on board a fantastic 67ft challenge yacht
- Learn new skills and make friends for life
- An incredible route to the Big Apple!
Dates
What's included
full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, consumables, diesel)
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Additional notes
Dates: from 1st to 25th of May 2025
Duration: +/- 25 days
Embarkation : Lorient La Base in Brittany
Disembarkation: New York in the United States
Marina: One°15 Brooklyn Marina
Boat: Challenge 67
Price: 7950 euros per crew member, including full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, consumables, diesel)
Licence: FFVoile and medical certificate required.
You can take out your licence with the operator – request details.
For those who wish, we can issue you with a yachting booklet to validate your experience.
Visa: to find out about the conditions for entering the United States on board a vessel, click here!
Tour operator
This brilliant French sailing school welcomes solo travellers and private groups on it's sail training ocean voyages and cruising adventures on board its crewed 21-meter monohulls and Volvo 60. Their large cruising racing yachts have a track record acquired in the 90s with the crewed round-the-world race, the BT Global Challenge, as well as Volvo Ocean Race. Whether you're looking for a single berth in a race entry for RORC Transatlantic Race or ARC transatlantic or for some coastal cruising or racing they'll have a salty adventure with your name on it.
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Sail Transatlantic Lorient to New York City
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