A chance to join a crew of 10 to embark on a sail adventure mainland to mainland transatlantic from New York City, USA to Lorient in France
In June 2026, an ocean adventure awaits. Aboard a Challenge 67, a 21-meter crewed monohull, you’ll cross the Atlantic from New York to Lorient, France—an unforgettable hands-on voyage.
The first stage heads to St. Pierre & Miquelon, a remote French archipelago just off the coast of Newfoundland. It’s France in North America—cobblestone streets, cafés, and a unique blend of French and maritime culture set against rugged, wind-swept landscapes. This 860nm leg takes 5–6 days, depending on weather, and offers a rare chance to step ashore in Europe’s last foothold in the western Atlantic. From there, the 2,150nm passage to Lorient lasts about 15 days, shaped by forecasts from a professional router. Yet the real drive comes from the crew, who keep the yacht sailing.
Ten guest sailors join two professional skippers, rotating 8-hour watches, cooking, cleaning, and facing the elements together. This is no cruise but an immersive offshore challenge requiring resilience and teamwork.
Built for the BT Global Challenge, the Challenge 67 carries no autopilot or furlers—just raw ocean sailing with cutter rig, genoa, staysail, and spinnaker. Safety is paramount, with limited communication (Iridium for emergencies only).
Practicalities include a French sailing license (arranged via the operator).
This voyage runs 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 France!
Dates
What's included
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, consumables, diesel)
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Additional notes
Dates: from 3rd to 30th of June 2026
Duration: +/- 25 days
Embarkation : New York in the United States
Marina: One°15 Brooklyn Marina
Disembarkation: Lorient La Base in Brittany
Boat: Whirlwind – 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 New York City USA to Lorient, France
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