For its 12th edition, the blue water cruising seminar, organized by the Grand Large Yachting group, will be held on February 1 and 2, 2025, on the iconic Thalassa barge in Paris. This unique setting will welcome aspiring sailors, yacht owners and blue water cruising experts for two days of sharing and discovery.
Open to all, this unique event is aimed at both experienced sailors and those dreaming of casting off for the first time. Over two days, inspiring stories and lectures will address the essential aspects of blue water cruising. Whether you have questions about choosing a boat, managing life on board, the equipment you'll need or safety at sea, this seminar is designed to provide you with concrete answers tailored to your project.
This year's edition features prestigious speakers
- Sailor and author Isabelle Autissier will share her views on the challenges and pleasures of blue water cruising.
- Meteorology expert Christian Dumard will help you better understand the climatic conditions of far-flung destinations.
- Bénédicte and Loïc Héliès, sailors and owners of an Outremer 55, will talk about their experience of a second round-the-world trip with their family.
- Mélanie and Hervé Potez, owners of an Allures 45, will talk about their exceptional journey from Patagonia to Alaska.
- Laurent Marion, a specialist in blue water cruising, will shed light on the challenges of safety at sea.
More than just an event
It's an opportunity to join a community of enthusiasts. You'll be able to chat with experienced sailors, ask questions to experts and meet sailboat owners who, like you, have chosen to live an exceptional adventure.
Whatever your constraints or level of experience, the blue water cruising Seminar is here to prove that the dream of ocean cruising is within your grasp, and that it's above all a question of preparation, passion and determination.
Sign up today* and take a decisive step towards your own round-the-world adventure. Whether you're just starting to think about it, or ready to go, this seminar is the ideal step to move from dream to action.
PRATICAL INFORMATION: February 1 & 2, 2025 Paris - Thalassa barge - Session in French only
*Limited number of places.
