In the Atlantic and Brittany

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La Rochelle → Brest | Long-distance voyage 2027

From La Rochelle we continue our long-distance voyage along the French Atlantic coast. Behind us lie the sandy beaches of the Bay of Biscay, ahead await the islands and rocky coasts of Brittany. Tides and currents increasingly shape our sailing routine.

Depending on wind and weather, we visit Île d'Yeu, Belle-Île-en-Mer or harbours such as Lorient. Along the way we pass Les Sables-d'Olonne, where MAVERICK was built at the Alubat yard. Returning to the place of one's own boat's creation is something special for me.

Brittany demands careful navigation. Strong tidal streams, rocky coasts and limited anchoring opportunities make trip planning demanding. At the same time, varied passages and traditional harbour towns await us. Our destination is Brest, closely linked with seafaring for centuries.

I am particularly looking forward to this trip. Brittany has fascinated me for a long time. Here we experience how closely landscape, tides and seamanship are interconnected.

Long Voyage, Not Charter

MAVERICK is on a continuous voyage from Gibraltar to Glückstadt. Each crew accompanies the boat on one leg and then hands it over to the next crew. We take our cues from wind, weather and the opportunities offered by the sailing area.

On board you are part of a small, active crew. You can contribute to navigation, tidal planning, harbour manoeuvres and trip planning and deepen your experience.

Who is this for?

Level 2 – Active crew. You have already completed several trips, can actively participate in manoeuvres and take watches largely independently.

Good to know

The passage is planned for two weeks; participation for one week is possible by arrangement. Which islands and harbours we call at will be decided according to wind, weather and tides.