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The La Généreuse du Morbihan regatta returns for a second edition on june 6 and 7, 2026 departing from port of Crouesty. Beyond the sporting calendar, the event poses a number of concrete questions for sailors, clubs and other players in the nautical world, at the crossroads of amateur regattas and charity work.
Can a charity regatta mobilize crews over the long term?
Combining sailing and fundraising is not an obvious choice for all yachtsmen. But the first edition, held in May 2025, showed that IRC, Osiris and one-design crews could get involved in more than just ranking. Nearly ?25,000 was raised thanks to the direct involvement of the crews with their friends and family, with no need for complex arrangements.
The model is based on a simple mechanism. The entry fee per boat is set at ?250, but most donations come from the ability of skippers and crew to activate their personal networks. For sailors involved in club or basin regattas, the question is one of available time and energy. But also the meaning given to sporting navigation.
A race format that remains accessible to yachtsmen
La Généreuse du Morbihan is based on a classic coastal regatta format and technical courses. Briefings at the Crouesty Arzon Yacht Club, group outings to the starting line, daytime races with lunch on board. Nothing confusing for a crew used to local regattas.
The choice of IRC, Osiris and ORC gauges, complemented by one-design classes such as the J80, J70 and Grand Surprise, allows us to welcome a wide range of habitable sailboats and sports boats. This reassuring framework limits the disincentives to registration and prevents the event from becoming an elitist sailing event.
Can yachting support medical research without denaturing itself?
The beneficiary remains the Institut du Cerveau (Brain Institute), with a view to extending its scope in 2026 to include several neurological pathologies such as Charcot's disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's chorea. For the organizers, the challenge is to raise awareness without being instrumental.
The presence of sponsors directly concerned by ALS, Olivier Goy and Jérôme Deshayes, lends a human dimension to the project. But on the water, the regatta remains a regatta. The courses, safety and sporting organization are not relegated to the background. This is often the key to winning over the sailors, who come first and foremost to sail properly.
What role do ports and clubs play in this type of event?
The support of the Port of Crouesty, the commune of Arzon, the Morbihan department and the Crouesty Arzon Yacht Club shows that this type of event can be integrated into an already dense nautical calendar. Logistical support, pontoons, briefing areas and onshore resources are all crucial.
For the clubs, the question is also one of volunteers. The association Les Amis du Monténo is involved in the organization, reminding us that without local support, a charity regatta remains fragile. This model relies more on human commitment than on substantial financial resources.
Can a nautical association structure other solidarity projects?
Created in December 2024, the La Généreuse association does not limit its action to a single regatta. Its stated aim is to provide a structure enabling its members to organize other sporting or cultural events with a social impact.
For nautical professionals and printers involved in events, this raises the question of sustainability. An associative infrastructure, recurring partners and a base of identified participants can facilitate the reproduction of similar formats, without starting from scratch with each edition.
The La Généreuse du Morbihan 2026 regatta is part of a wider reflection on the place of solidarity in modern yachting. The sailing is committed, but remains anchored in reality, between pontoons, starting lines and coastal courses.
