Preparations for a six month voyage can't be left to chance
The experience of former participants is precious and richly instructive. The Club brings former and future rally participants together through a shared philosophy: exchange, solidarity, conviviality.
The benefits of the Club
Come aboard for an exceptional real life experience and enjoy all the benefits of our Club.
As former participants in the rally we know that such a voyage can sometimes be daunting. Questions abound: what boat and equipment should I choose, what procedures must I follow, how do we manage with children? That's why we have our hearts set on supporting you in the preparation of your voyage and sharing our experience with you.
• Preparation guide
• Practical advice
• Training courses
• Crew pool
• Information bulletin
• ID Ship :
preferential rates for your requirements thanks to privileged access to ID Ship and to our insurance and travel partners
 Preparation guide (presently only available in french)
We will send you a complete guide to preparing for the rally.
It's the fruit of 15 years of experience - a real bible.
That's where you'll find valuable advice concerning:
• The crew
- Skipper, crew members
•Equipment
-Skipper, crew members
-Compulsory items
-Recommended communications equipment
•Insurance
Advice concerning insuring the boat and its crew
A reminder of the responsibilities of the owner/skipper
The responsibilities of the organising committee
•Compulsory or necessary documents
The visas needed
•Health
Compulsory and recommended vaccinations
Social security
On-board medical kit
Medical consultations at sea
•Sailing
Staggered departures
Radio schedule
Weather forecasts
Sea conditions
Advice on charts and nautical books
Vessel safety during the hurricane season
•Communication with the shore
Means of communication on board
Fixed and mobile telephones
Email
•Daily life
Children's education
Currencies used
Fishing possibilities during the voyage
The rally programme, stage by stage
Practical advice
•Preparing and equipping your boat
Two days of talks by Albert Brel, a prominent journalist from the nautical press and a regular participant in the rally.
The objective is to help you avoid inappropriate equipment and to advise you of the best way to prepare your boat to prevent any unwelcome surprises.
•Full tourist and logistic information
Thanks to our local contacts as well as to the experience of the entire club membership.
•Training sessions
According to need we organise a number of training sessions:
•Marine electrics
•Preventing risk at sea
•Outboard motors : repair, maintenance, use
•Diesel mechanics
•Mastering and tailoring your navigational software
•Rigging and seamanship
•Preparing for a long cruise
Crew pool
The pool is open to all skippers who belong to the Club.
The Club will pass on requests from crew who want to take part in one or more legs of the rally.
Information bulletin
It appears weekly and contains club news, practical information, accounts of cruises and also classified ads for boats and offers of availability from crew.
ID Ship, your purchasing centre
As a Club member you can benefit from discounts of up to 20% on a large range of products. The material has been selected as a result of the reports of experience in previous editions of the rally. The articles online are those that are currently most in demand for fitting out a boat for a long voyage, but you can also ask for a quote for other equipment from one of our partner suppliers.
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