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La Semaine du Golfe: a celebration of boating in the Gulf of Morbihan
Every 2 years on Ascension Day, the Gulf of Morbihan is the scene of the Breton nautical and classic sailing festival. It’s a week of popular festivities!
An international maritime event held every 2 years
The Semaine du Golfe brings together 1,200 boats of character and tradition, of all sizes, grouped into 8 flotillas.
Yawls, rowing boats, small traditional yachts, classic yachts, yachts from the 60s and 70s, old fishing and working yachts, classic motor yachts, as well as the great European heritage yachts: three-masters, brigs, topsail schooners, ketches, yachts…
Each flotilla has its own sailing program in the Gulf of Morbihan.
A not-to-be-missed nautical event and a great popular festival
It’s a party in port and on the water! 18 ports in the Gulf of Morbihan welcome the flotillas, including Baden, Larmor-Baden, the old port of Saint-Goustan (Auray), l’île aux Moines, l’île d’Arz, Vannes, Arradon…
In the evening, sailors and spectators gather at the port to enjoy the entertainment and festivities on offer: shellfish and local produce tastings, exhibitions, concerts, music in all its forms, hikes, etc.
From the shore, at the Port Blanc pier or on the water, spectators enjoy the majestic and colorful ballet of the old riggings.
The navigation program:
- Monday, May 3 Opening Parade: During the Opening Parade, the tall ships will sail into the Gulf around 3:00 p.m.—a highlight of the event!
- Tuesday, May 4, “Ile d’Arz Day”: Boats dock at Ile d’Arz. Spectators and sailors gather for a picnic and festivities.
- Wednesday, May 5, through Friday, May 7: Fleet sailing from port to port.
- Saturday, May 8: The Grand Parade —All the boats set out from the Gulf and then return with the rising tide: a magnificent spectacle to bring this boating festival to a spectacular close…
Find out more on the La Semaine du Golfe website
