Sailing solo on a sailboat requires some organization and a few precautions to ensure a safe outing. Let’s look at the challenges of solo sailing and consider some tips for a smooth and enjoyable solo voyage. Going to sea alone on your boat isn’t just for Vendée Globe skippers. Solo sailing isn’t solely about offshore …
The Gulf of Morbihan is one of the most renowned bodies of water on the Atlantic coast. This small sea, which gave its name to the department, is located in southern Brittany, in the Bay of Quiberon. THE Gulf of Morbihan is one of the richest cruises in South Brittany. Located in Quiberon BayThe Gulf, …
Sailing with family, children, or grandchildren requires some precautions and organization to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone. From safety equipment and on-water activities for children to learning how to sail, here’s a guide to help you. Sharing one’s passion for the sea and sailing means sharing it with the youngest members of the family. …
The guides Imray These guides are essential companions for sailors and boating enthusiasts. Designed by experts, they compile clear and practical information for planning a coastal outing, a cruise, or a trip along the European and Mediterranean coastlines. Their goal: to provide boaters with reliable, easy-to-access data for safe navigation. To remember Introducing Imray guides …
Summer is here, the days are getting longer, and the call of the open sea is becoming more insistent. However, even for an outing of a few hours, caution is advised. Successful navigation always begins with a methodical verification of your boat. Whether you own or rent, are a novice or an experienced boater, this …
Europe is an ideal playground for boaters. A cruise in Europe offers an incredible diversity of landscapes and opportunities, from the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Let me introduce you to the compelling reasons to set sail for European waterways and discover some of the most beautiful European cruises. When When …
Spain, with its 8,000 kilometers of coastline, is an important destination for sailing enthusiasts. Between Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic OceanThe Iberian Peninsula offers a great diversity of landscapes, climates, and atmospheres, making it an ideal playground for boaters. Whether you own a sailboat or wish to rent one locally, Spain will captivate you with its …
When we talk about cruising, we often picture the horizon and distant islands. But for us sailors, especially those on small sailboats, adventure is much closer to home. A cruise departing from Marseille offers the chance to discover a coastline dotted with coves and islands as mysterious as they are wild. Every spring, it’s the …
Located in the Var department, Hyères is a stunning and breathtakingly beautiful city, nestled at the end of the bay of the same name. The bay of Hyères and the Îles d’Or (Golden Islands) offer a magnificent destination for a cruise with a variety of atmospheres. If you were to take a Mediterranean cruise, the …
Before setting sail, it is essential to prepare your voyage. Preparing for a cruise, or even a simple day trip, begins with checking the weather forecast. Therefore, it is crucial to understand a coastal marine weather report and be able to analyze its implications for a sailing trip. The sea is a hostile place, like …
It’s a fear every boater has: facing an unexpected squall. But as always, nature gives us signs, it speaks to us. And a squall or gale always announces itself, sooner or later. Even if this is less true in the Mediterranean. So let’s see how to prepare for rough weather, if that’s even possible. Because, …
Mike Horn embarks on a new challenge, “Pole2Pole”, which has never been done before: a trip around the world passing through the South Pole and the North Pole. At 4:15 pm last Sunday, May 8, 2016, Mike Horn, the adventurer with dual Swiss and South African citizenship, cast off from his icebreaker sailboat Pangaea (35 …
Quiberon Bay is considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Located in southern Brittany, it is an ideal body of water for a successful cruise. Quiberon Bay, in MorbihanQuiberon Bay is a magical body of water for a holiday in southern Brittany. It is sheltered from the swell by the Quiberon peninsulaand …
South Finistère boasts a wild yet welcoming coastline. For hikers and boaters, this part of Brittany is brimming with cruising opportunities. Among the most accessible waterways, Cornouaille and Cap Sizun, including the Pays Bigouden, offer some truly beautiful stopovers. This coast, stretching from Concarneau to Douarnenez, is a dream come true for discovering a magical …
Concarneau, a coastal town in southern Brittany (Finistère), is nestled at the end of a cove, at the entrance to the bay of the same name. Its marina offers a true technical and tourist stopover for boaters. For boaters arriving from Brest or Lorient, Concarneau is a marina to add to your itinerary. The medieval …
Sailors often talk about their boat, explaining that it is weather helm or lee helm. But what does this mean, and how can you properly balance your sailboat? Who hasn’t experienced that unpleasant feeling of not being able to do what you want with your boat? You get frustrated because it won’t point upwind and …
Every summer, thousands of boaters take to the waterways to explore France via its canals. These offer a peaceful playground rich in heritage, sometimes linking two rivers, crossing regions, and revealing surprising landscapes. But what characterizes the canals—whether in Brittany, the Midi, or Burgundy—are the locks. To navigate a canal, you will have to pass …
Buying a small transportable sailboat is not a default decision. It’s a true way of life. Here are 5 good reasons to sail on a small sailboat. When a sailing and sea enthusiast wants to buy a sailboat, the first thought is about the size of the boat. The most reasonable answer is often to …
Every year, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) responds to thousands of calls to assist boaters in distress. Yet, many of these incidents could be avoided with better preparation, increased vigilance, and adherence to safety rules. Recent statistics confirm that inexperience, poor preparation, and reckless behaviour remain the leading causes of accidents at sea. These …