Le Printemps du Nautisme in Quiberon Bay
With the arrival of spring, Quiberon Bay comes alive with major races and emblematic nautical events. Regattas, gatherings and spectacular highlights punctuate the season, offering numerous opportunities to enjoy the maritime effervescence.
New this year: the Printemps du Nautisme!
A major celebration open to all - families, children, teenagers, adults, enthusiasts and the simply curious - to be experienced throughout the spring, and not just during the events.
From March 20 to June 20, a vast program of events completes the highlights: free or low-cost introductions, demonstrations, challenges, sea rides, on-shore entertainment, concerts and catering. An invitation to discover the sea differently, at your own pace, and to multiply your experiences throughout the season.
Les Foils Journées: the flying revolution
March 27-29, 2026 - Saint Pierre-Quiberon
The 10th and final edition of the Foils Journées - Baie de Quiberon will be held from March 27 to 29, 2026. Organized by the I2N (Institut National du Nautisme), 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, 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 both the curious and those with a passion for technology and speed.
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Spi Ouest-France: the unmissable reference
April 3 to 6, 2026 - 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.
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Cap Martinique: a transatlantic race
April 11-19, 2026 - La Trinité-sur-Mer
The Cap Martinique is a transatlantic race that will set off from La Trinité-sur-Mer on April 19, bound for Fort-de-France. It is open to solo and double-handed sailors, particularly amateurs, who have the necessary experience to race across the Atlantic aboard 9 to 12-meter production yachts. On the day of the start, the port comes alive with a friendly atmosphere open to all. The village opens on April 11, with a wide range of activities.
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Eurocat: a catamaran paradise
May 1-3, 2026 - Carnac
The first weekend in May, the Eurocat showcases fast, spectacular sport catamarans. Organized by the Carnac Yacht Club, the event attracts French and international crews to compete on various courses. Whether you're a competitor 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.
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Teignouse Cup: the duel between windsurfers and catamarans
May 8 to 11, 2026 - Quiberon
Also in May, the Teignouse Cup, a national dinghy regatta, is another flagship competition for board sports 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.
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The Tour de Belle-Ile: a life-size challenge
May 8-10, 2026 - 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.
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World Sailing Championships
May 9 to 17, 2026 - Saint-Pierre Quiberon
Over 410 sailors from 40 nations and 5 continents will gather in Saint-Pierre Quiberon for the World Championships of the spectacular Olympic 49er, 49erFX and Nacra classes! The Comité Départemental de Voile du Morbihan, in collaboration with the Fédération Française de Voile and World Sailing, is organizing this major event at the I2N (Institut National du Nautisme), raising the profile of French sailing and Quiberon Bay internationally. The courses, laid out as close to the coast as possible, will enable you to admire the 200 participating boats up close.
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Spring under the sign of the sea
With seven not-to-be-missed events and a rich program of activities open to all, Printemps du Nautisme invites you to experience unique moments on the water. Whether you're simply curious, a fan of high-flying races or looking for an original outing, there's something for everyone to discover, share and marvel at.
Meetings, demonstrations, events and festivities punctuate the season, highlighting the men and women who bring boating to life. It's a great opportunity to share experiences, learn new things, encourage sailors and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of these events, which are open to all.