The Brittany region (France) He identified three years ago that his old ships were a very important heritage and that traditional sailboat owners had to be helped and supported to keep their boats in good condition and adapt their travel and leisure offer for tourists eager for adventures at sea With a classic flavor and full of romance.
So far 48 traditional sailboats, which accounts for 75% of the total French fleet, continue sailing along the Breton coast thanks to the support of the association Nautisme in Bretagne which provides financial assistance, personalized monitoring of vessel management, an improvement of the commercial offer and a rationalization of initiatives to save costs. They have also facilitated that they can reach agreements with the captaincy of the ports so that the ships can have a berth and allow everyone to access these fantastic boats. In the video below you can see several images in which the boats look spectacular sailing along the impressive Breton coast.
And it is that the 48 traditional sailboats that sail through Breton waters offer visitors an atypical excursions full of charm that allow you to discover the region from the sea accompanied by authentic sea lions passionate about their land and their boats. Several excursions of this type were selected to be part of the concept of Breton experiences created by the Regional Tourism Committee. Throughout the coast, you can find beautiful traditional sailboats To go sailing. These exits to the sea are open to all, large and small, are very accessible and are a great way to start sailing both in authentic sailboats and in exact replicas.
In the previous video you can see the ship Krog E Barz, a beautiful lobster that sails through the Bay of Quiberon and from which you can enjoy a day with the children who will have a great time while discovering the work of the sailors. The excursion allows you to reach the island of Houat aboard a 30-ton sailboat with a huge sail of 100 square meters at the speed of 7 knots (13 kilometers per hour). As you can read on the Brittany Holidays page there are departures to the island of Houat on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from May to the end of October. He embarks 8:45 on the pier of Port Navalo and returns at 17:30. The price is 48 euros for adults and 28 euros for children. An excursion to start planning next year's vacations and enjoy a day at sea.
Another appetizing excursion is navigate in Sant C'hireg which offers one of the most beautiful views of the bird reserve of the Seven Islands. And in this group of islands you can see gannets, puffins, cormorants and even seals sunbathing. The Sant C'hireg is another lobster that transports passengers to the island of the Monks (île aux moines) for a picnic at the foot of the lighthouse. On the ship the pilot is Denis, a true lover of the area, which explains how five islands were transformed into seven and how the Gaul monks conquered the inhabitants of the coast. There is much more information on Brittany Holidays.
Another ship that is part of the program is Le Popoff that starts from a small bay in Concarneau Bay and allows you to enjoy a musical aperitif or a cruise on the islands of the Glenan archipelago. For an hour and a half you sail in a classic cloth and wood boat under the sky and furrowing the sea. The images of the ship, below you can see one of them, are beautiful. Le popoff It is patterned by Franck and Joseph who, in addition to teaching the maneuvers, allow families to participate by taking the helm. Franck also offers details and explanations about the boat and navigation before anchoring in the transparent waters of Saint-Nicolas Island and sharing a pleasant snack. It also offers bath time before returning to port.
And finally another spectacular video of these great ships full of history and taste in which you can still enjoy wonderful trips in a totally natural environment:
I congratulate the Bretons who are encouraged to try to make their traditions, their boats, their history sustainable and also offer a great experience to tourists who want to enjoy them.
