Springtime nautical events in Quiberon Bay
With the arrival of spring, Quiberon Bay becomes a favorite playground for sailing and water sports enthusiasts. From emblematic races to passionate gatherings and spectacular encounters, this season offers a rich program of unmissable events. Here are 6 not-to-be-missed events for all sea lovers.
Les Foils Journées: the flying revolution
March 28-30, 2025 - Saint Pierre-Quiberon
Every April, the Foils Journées transform the Bay of Quiberon into a laboratory for the future of sailing. Organized by the Ecole Nationale de Voile et des Sports Nautiques (ENVSN), this event brings together the best pilots of flying boats: catamarans, monohulls and windfoils. Thanks to foils, these boats no longer glide over the water, but soar above it, offering an impressive and futuristic spectacle. It's also an opportunity to discover the infrastructures, projects and missions, as well as the many training courses offered within the establishment. It's a unique event for the curious and for technology and speed enthusiasts alike.
Spi Ouest-France: the essential reference
April 18-21, 2025 - La Trinité-sur-Mer
Every Easter weekend, the Spi Ouest-France brings together nearly 400 boats (one-designs, Sportboats, Mini 6.50s, multihulls, IRC and Osiris cruisers) and several thousand amateur and professional sailors, in a spirit of competition and conviviality. This legendary regatta, which takes place off the coast of La Trinité-sur-Mer, is one of the biggest liveaboard sailing events in Europe. The spectacle is guaranteed both on the water and on land, where the festivities are in full swing with the Voiles & Voiliers parade, where young and old alike can admire the spectacle of hundreds of sails in the La Trinité-sur-Mer channel.
Eurocat: a catamaran paradise
May 1-4, 2025 - Carnac
The first weekend in May, the Eurocat showcases fast, spectacular sport catamarans. Organized by the Carnac Yacht Clubthe event attracts French and international crews to compete on a variety of courses. Whether you're a sailor or just a spectator, Eurocat is an opportunity to discover a dynamic and accessible sport, in a friendly atmosphere, with the legendary Grand Raid around Houat.
Teignouse Cup: the duel between windsurfers and catamarans
May 8-10, 2025 - Quiberon
Also in May, the Teignouse Cup, a nationwide dinghy regatta, is another flagship competition for surfing enthusiasts. Organized by the A.S.N (Quiberon Sailing Club)it brings together skiffs, foils and other classic dinghies in a series of intense races. Situated at the foot of the famous Teignouse, a lighthouse marking the entrance to the bay, this competition offers an ideal setting for performances and spectators alike.
The Tour de Belle-Ile: a life-size challenge
May 9 to 11, 2025 - La Trinité-sur-Mer
Starting in mid-May, the Tour de Belle-Ile attracts over 400 boats of all sizes, bringing together amateur sailors and professional skippers. The principle is simple: a circumnavigation of the island in the shortest possible time, in which small 6-meter boats compete alongside racing boats on two specially adapted courses (the Grand tour, which passes behind Belle-Ile, and the P'tit tour, which skirts the inner side)! The event is open to all, making it a unique and very popular regatta, with 3 days of festivities in the village. From the shore or from an accompanying boat, the spectacle is grandiose.
La Semaine du Golfe: the great maritime parade
May 26 to June 1, 2025 - Golfe du Morbihan
Every two years, in late spring, the Semaine du Golfe celebrates traditional sailing. More than 1,000 classic and regional boats, divided into 10 coherent and identifiable flotillas, gather to sail the magnificent waters of the Gulf. The climax of the event is the Grande Parade, which brings together all the flotillas and tall ships, which until now have sailed separately, for a majestic sail from the Bay of Quiberon to the heart of the Gulf; a true maritime festival that attracts thousands of spectators. Between festive stopovers, concerts and entertainment, the atmosphere is magical and authentic.
Spring under the sign of the sea
Whether you're a fan of high-flying races, a traditional sailing enthusiast or simply curious, spring in Quiberon Bay is a season rich in emotion. These nautical events bring together competition, spectacle and conviviality in an exceptional setting. A perfect opportunity to enjoy the Breton coastline and its unique maritime culture!