The 2026 Skippers Cup is fast approaching, with transatlantic races in the pipeline and offers for advanced training courses and long-distance cruises

Winter is slowly drawing to a close and the first sunny days remind us that it’s almost time to hoist the sails and set out to sea again.

In this newsletter: the 2026 Skippers Cup in the British Virgin Islands, transatlantic races gearing up for the autumn, as well as several advanced training courses and cruising trips to sail and gain experience.

Whether you dream of racing in the Caribbean, crossing the Atlantic or honing your sailing skills, there’s bound to be an adventure for you this year

Skippers Cup 2026: only 2 boats left!

The 4th edition of the Skippers Cup, organised by Skippers magazine and Voile Evasion, will take place from 2 to 9 May 2026 in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

This week-long cruising regatta will be held aboard a one-design fleet of 10 modern and comfortable Sunsail 41s, each fitted with three double cabins with en-suite bathrooms.

On the programme: sailing between Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada, friendly regattas, idyllic anchorages and convivial evenings.

There are only 2 boats left available for the 2026 edition!

If you have any questions or wish to book your crew, please contact me.

Just 5 catamarans left for a transatlantic crossing in autumn 2026

Fancy an unforgettable transatlantic crossing on a catamaran? Good news: five catamarans are still available for private hire in autumn 2026, with or without a skipper.

Departures are scheduled between October and December 2026, from Europe or the Canary Islands, bound for the Caribbean. A unique opportunity to discover offshore sailing and cross the Atlantic as part of a crew.

The charter includes all the equipment needed for a long-distance crossing: bed linen and towels, final cleaning, Starlink on board, a Garmin tracker, an offshore first-aid kit and a full set of navigation equipment.

Several catamaran models are available:

- Lagoon 450F Neo Lipopette (2012/2026) – 25’000 €

- Lagoon 43 Solara (2025) – 29’500 €

- Lagoon 46 Pegasus (2023) – 29’500 €

Boats can be hired with or without a skipper for experienced crews.

If this sounds like an adventure you’d like to try, please contact me for more information.

Advanced training courses and cruising trips 2026

Would you like to improve your sailing skills, clock up some miles or prepare for your sailing licence? In 2026, we are offering a range of advanced courses and cruising trips in partnership with sailing schools and experienced skippers.

Our courses will take place in several stunning sailing destinations:

• Baltic Sea – RYA courses and cruising trips
• Greece – departing from Syros to explore the Cyclades
• Brittany – sailing trips departing from La Rochelle
• Southern France – departing from Bandol and Bormes-les-Mimosas

The courses take place on monohull or catamaran sailing boats, in a friendly and educational atmosphere.

Several one-way sailing trips are also included in the programme:

• Southern France – Corsica
• Crossing the Bay of Biscay between Spain and Brittany in May 2026

These voyages are the perfect opportunity to learn and practise offshore sailing, clock up some miles and build confidence at sea.

We wish you a 2026 filled with sailing, adventures and beautiful horizons.

Fair winds and see you soon!

Fabienne