Main dates
An exciting “rendez-vous” for the heritage flotillas
Monday, 15th May
Opening Parade
The “tall ships” will open the festivities by entering the Gulf in parade. The other different flotillas will join them near Méaban or will come and insert across the lighthouse of Port Navalo in order to escort them through the main channel to the anchor points below Toulindac and in front of Ile aux Moines (schedule to be decided further).
Tuesday, 16th May
"Journée de l'Ile d'Arz"
The famous and much awaited “Journée de l’Ile d’Arz” ( Arz Day): all flotillas together, the boats will sail to the south of the Arz Island and meet in late morning at the mooring in front of the pier of Pen Ra. The crews are welcome by music for the ritual picnic under the pine trees, for the greatest joy of the islanders and everybody.
Wednesday, 17th May
1st sailing in flotilla
Sailing in flotilla from harbour to harbour.
Special “Crew evening” in the harbours receiving a flotilla.
Thursday, 18th May
Sailing in flotilla
Special “Crew evening” in the harbours receiving a flotilla..
Friday, 19th May
Sailing in flotilla
Special “Crew evening” in the harbours receiving a flotilla..
Saturday, 20th May
"Grande Parade"
The closing “Grande Parade”: all the flotillas will converge towards the exit of the Gulf, getting in position by the line from Méaban and waiting for the current to reverse before setting off between Locmariaquer and Port Navalo at around 3/4 p.m. To end with, the main channel is the theatre of a gorgeous maritime performance which starts from the morning and finishes around 6 p.m.
Sunday, 21st May
The activities are going to continue all day long on the Vannes Harbour.
