CORNISH LEGEND is a steel Van De Stadt 34' yacht and has been built to the high standards required by the Department of Transport's Code of Practice for small commercial vessels. These standards include stability tests and all the safety equipment required for an offshore training vessel. She is a bermudian sloop and is very stable and fast. She has a 33 hp inboard engine which gives her a cruising speed of 6 knots under power.

We built CORNISH LEGEND our 34' yacht over a period of seven years and when we moved out to Brittany four years ago we sailed her across the Channel. After getting her surveyed for the coding of an instruction boat we set up BRITTANY SAILING as a RYA Recognised Sailing School.

There are berths for 4 guests, 2 berths in the forward cabin and 2 berths in the saloon. There is a separate toilet, shower and wash basin compartment and a very smart galley with twin sinks, fridge and cooker. On deck there is a comfortable cockpit with a large locker for the deck gear. The foresail is a furling genoa and the main sail has slab reefing. CORNISH LEGEND is berthed at Camaret on a pontoon berth with good shore facilities and is ideal for crew changes (we do also collect clients from Brest Marina, if they fly in.)

Layout of CORNISH LEGEND

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About The Skipper

My sea experience started as a Merchant Navy Officer in the 1970's. After getting married we were in the holiday trade and to keep my hand in I joined The Royal Naval Auxiliary Service and after a few years and numerous exams was promoted to a Skipper on their patrol vessels, sailing many miles until the defence cuts decided we were not required any more. It was then that I decided to join the Ocean Youth Club as 1st. Mate and had some fantastic voyages with them, including two Atlantic crossings. While I was doing this I worked on getting my Yachtmaster Offshore, Ocean and finally RYA Yachtmaster Instructor ticket in 1997.

Information for people coming to Brest to join Cornish Legend where Richard can pick you up.

If you do not want the expense of bringing a car over, there are three cheap and convenient ways of getting to us.

(a) Rynair fly from Luton to Brest - three times a week (on the course start and finish days). Rynair Web Site: http://www.ryanair.com Fares from about £ 40 .

(b)Also you can fly to Brest from Birmingham, Southampton or Exeter with Flybe. Prices start at about £34.

The Flybe Web Site: http://www.flybe.com/ (Southampton airport has the railway station right next door so you can save on parking the car)

NOTE. The best time to book is about one to two months before the flight to get the best price.

A taxi can be taken from Brest airport to the Moulin Blanc Marina , Brest (about 15 minutes) where CORNISH LEGEND will be berthed on arrival days

(c) Brittany Ferries from Plymouth You can park your car at Plymouth and board Brittany Ferries on the Friday night ferry, as a foot passenger, to Roscoff.. The voyage takes 6hrs. On arrival in Roscoff there is a bus waiting to take you to Brest , or you can go to Brest by train, with a change at Morlaix. There is a Thursday evening ferry to take you back to Plymouth. Return ticket costs around £80. Web Site- www.brittanyferries.com

Camaret--Sur-Mer : Cornish Legend’s home port

Camaret is situated on the most western point of the Crozon Peninsula but is beautifully protected from the Atlantic weather as it is tucked behind Point de Penhir and faces east. There is a long breakwater that has a delightful church at the end together with the old fort which used to protect the town from invaders. Camaret is a smaller version of St. Ives, in Cornwall as it has many art galleries, shops, cafes/bars and restaurants surrounding the picturesque harbour.

There are two marinas at Camaret. CORNISH LEGEND is normally berthed on the inside one which is the first one you come to when driving along the harbour front. (Note : CORNISH LEGEND is easily identified as she has a orange radar reflector near the top of the mast). If you carry on to the outside marina you pass the old fishing boat hulks, that Camaret is famous for, pulled up on the foreshore. On the other side of the breakwater is a lovely sandy beach which is one of many in the area. There is free parking at both marinas. Camaret is beautifully positioned for sailing as it is only about ½ hr. from the entrance to the Rade De Brest and is central for cruising north or south along the Breton coast.

What to Bring

DO NOT bring too much gear as there is a limited amount of stowage place for each crew member

A basic list is as follows:

(a) One set of warm clothes (and a woolly hat) as it can get chilly in the evenings
(b) Couple of pairs of jeans, T-shirts and shorts, etc.
(c) Underwear and socks for the week
(d) Set of shore going gear
(e) A pair of deck shoes or trainers (sea boots are not normally required)
(f) A sleeping bag, pillowcase and towel
(g) Washing kit
(h) Sunglasses and sun blocker for nice days
(i) Bring your own waterproofs if you have got them (we have a few sets but cannot guarantee they will fit perfectly).

All should be packed in a soft holdall which, when empty, will stow easily under your mattress.

We supply a lifejacket/safety harness to each crew member which we wear at sea