Brest and Douarnenez Festival – Part 1
Monday July 9th – 18th
Come and join Polly Agatha and over 2000 traditional boats from across the globe
Quays packed with entertainment, grog and rations from all four corners of the world and a fantastic Breton party atmosphere combine to make this the ultimate in traditional boat festivals.
Whatever your interest in classic and traditional boats the Brest Festival of the Sea 2012 will be a spectacular adventure. Every four years the Breton Port plays host to 2000+ boats and over 250,000 visitors from more than 25 countries in this colossus of festivals. There’s every kind of activity available, both on and off the water. Displays, exhibitions, live music and street theatre pack the quay-sides and literally thousands of wooden boats congregate in the basins of this historic port city.
Each day the different fleets take part in a range of on the water activities too. Alternate days see them sailing inside the breakwater, outside the harbour wall and taking part in the awesome night parades of sail, before retiring to watch the evening firework displays. Almost every type and size of traditional boat will be represented; from Coracles to Classics, Working Boats to Tall Ships, many of which will throw open their hatches to allow you to nose around and some of which will also be offering the chance to sail aboard.
Prices just £895 per person
Interested?
Brest International Festival of the Sea Part 1 – Join Polly Agatha in Portsmouth and sail to Brest via the Brittany coast.
Monday 9th – Tuesday 17th July 2012. 8 Days. Price £895
During the passage to Brest we will encounter the UK’s most beautiful craft all bound for this incredible fete. Once there, the Bretons put on one of the greatest sailing spectacles in the world. Literally thousands of craft gather to sail in company, laugh and share in the joy of our joint heritage. With Bastille Day on the 14th and the music of every kind, from brass, Celtic, Breton and shanty’s, the French really know how to throw a party. Come along, bring an instrument and revel in the atmosphere, it’s easy with local airport connections to/from Brest from most UK airports. See http://www.cheapflights.co.uk/ or http://www.flybe.com/
Brest Part 2 including Douarnenez Festival: 18 – 26 July Price £895
Join on 18 July in Brest and spend 2 days in the festival then sail in company with a spectacular classic fleet to Douarnenez
Douarnenez Festival 20 – 22 July
Return to Portsmouth on 26 July via Brittany coast. 8 Days. Price £895
Discount for both voyages:
For those who would like to sail both ways a discounted price of £1650 for all 17 days
Ring Kim on 07795 480254 to find out more information or email me at kim@polly-agatha.co.uk alternatively download the information pack to Book.
