Gala evening 6.2.2026
Im Erik Martin Aanderaa. Ive been sailing since 1993 starting at age 11. I instantly fell completely in love with it.
I learned early on that sailing singlehanded gave me the freedom I needed to be able to sail wherever, whenever- without beeing depended on a crew. So with the years I got better on overcoming the challenges solo sailing creates as you come further and further offshore. At age 20 I started as a first officer on different offshore supply ships around the North Sea and got to learn the oceans well, and it really triggered my passion for ocean sailing- spending all the hours on the bridge looking at the sea. At age 24 I got a hold of my dreamboat, a Contessa 35 from 1976.
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This was the start of an incredible, long lasting adventure. In 2007 I sailed her alone all the way from Norway to Spain on a somewhat spontaneous trip. I experienced so many incredible moments along the way, but beeing alone I couldnt share those moments with any one, wich was kind of sad. So some years later, in 2016, cameras, drones and editing software came affordable and I desided to try to document my sailing trips online. And before I knew it my “No Bullshit Just Sailing” Youtube channel was a fact, and has become what you know it today.
My boat “Tessie” is a Contessa 35, built 1976 in Lymington, Southampton. Shes built by the well known Geremy Rogers. She is a sharp, fast and incredibly steady boat to sail in all conditions. I bought her in 2004 and I have used the last 17 years to slowly equip her for offshore singlehanded sailing for heavy conditions, with the aim to get safely across the big oceans. A Hydrovane selfsteering is fitted together with a full Raymarine navigation outfit with a strong autopilot. Infrared cameras in mast top and cockpit to be monitored from bunk inside cabin while resting. Solarpanels, twin engine alternators and a hydrogenerator to charge 3x 100 Ah of Lithium batteries.
Lëtz Go Sailing
A sailing trip exclusively for young people aged 14 to 19. From 23 to 30 May 2026 in Brittany.
What is it about? A week of sailing with your friends on a sailing yacht. You will learn the basics of sailing, discover life at sea, explore beautiful places, and take part in exciting activities. An unforgettable adventure awaits you.
Who can take part? All young people aged 14 to 19 who are residents of Luxembourg. You can register individually or as a crew with your friends. No sailing experience is required.
When? During the Pentecost holidays, from 23 to 30 May 2026. We depart by bus from Luxembourg on Saturday evening and return the following Saturday morning. A detailed programme can be downloaded here.
Where? In southern Brittany, with departure from and return to La Trinité-sur-Mer. We will sail in the Bay of Quiberon and visit several islands in the region.
How does it work? You will spend the week on board a yacht as a crew of four young people, accompanied by a skipper and a co-skipper from the GLCR sailing club, who will teach you the basics of sailing. You will discover an excellent sailing area, stay overnight in different harbours, or anchor in beautiful bays. Sporting activities and sightseeing are planned, as well as a nautical rally and a fun regatta.
Why take part? To gain your first sailing experience, have fun, and enjoy many adventures. As a reward, you will even receive the A “Competent Crew” certificate from the Luxembourg Sailing Federation.
Who organises it? The GLCR (Groupe Luxembourgeois de Croisières et de Régates), the largest sailing club in Luxembourg, in cooperation with the SNJ (Service National de la Jeunesse) and the FLV (Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Voile), with the support of the Œuvre nationale Grande-Duchesse Charlotte.
Lëtz Go Sailing - Skipper & Co
Une croisière à la voile réservée aux jeunes de 14 à 19 ans. Du 23 au 30 mai 2026 en Bretagne. TÉLÉCHARGER LE FLYER Cette nouvelle initiative du GLCR, en collaboration avec le SNJ, vise à apprendre aux jeunes les bases de la voile, et à leur faire découvrir les plaisirs de la voile et du milieu marin. Le programme provisoire peut être téléchargé ici Les skippers et co-skippers peuvent embarquer sur les bateaux - loués chez CFC à La-Trinité-sur-Mer - le samedi 23 mai 2026 en fin d'après-midi. Débarquement le samedi 30 mai 2026 au matin. Déplacement des skippers et co-skippers de Luxembourg à La-Trinité-sur-Mer en voitures privées ou en TGV, sauf ceux qui accompagneront le bus des jeunes. La responsabilité du GLCR étant engagée, avec l’appui d’instances nationales, telles notamment le SNJ, nous avons mis en place une procédure d’homologation de chaque skipper qui encadre un équipage. Ainsi le GLCR insiste à ce que:
- chaque skipper soit en possession d’un permis de voile valide et dispose de suffisamment d’expérience pour pouvoir encadrer un équipage novice lors d’une croisière
- chaque skipper ait souscrit à une assurance responsabilité civile de skipper (p. ex. Skipper-Haftpflicht auprès de Pantaenius)
- chaque skipper et co-skipper soit inscrit en tant que membre ordinaire du GLCR en suivant la procédure d’inscription sur la page inscription du site du club et à ce qu’il participe aux réunions d’information organisées préalablement.
- chaque skipper et co-skipper adhère à la charte de bonne conduite GLCR/SNJ
- une licence sportive n'est pas requise
Une réunion d’information se tiendra en avril 2026 (lieu et date précise à confirmer), suivie d'une réunion pour les skippers. La participation des skippers à cette rencontre est fortement recommandée. Les skippers et les co-skippers sont priés de s'inscrire sur notre website en cliquant ici, n'oubliez de vous connecter avant. Le prix de participation pour le co-skipper est de 400 €. Le skipper ne paie plus une participation, mais il est obligé à souscrire soi-même à une assurance de rachat de franchise auprès d'une assurance comme Pantaenius. D'éventuelles questions peuvent être adressées par email à This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Training and activities 2026
- Module 9 – Meteorology, Certificate C on Saturday, 10 January 2026 and Saturday, 17 January 2026, each from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00 at the LGL. Course instructor: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Module 10 – Theory, Certificate C. Weekend seminar on 24–25 January 2026, Maison Relais, 13 rue de Meispelt, L-8293 Keispelt/Kehlen. Course instructor: Veit S. Hilger from MTCC.
- Training course in the Netherlands (Sea Licence and A-Sea training) from 6 April to 12 April 2026, departing from St Annaland, led by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Module 3 – Motor Manoeuvres Training on the weekend of 3–4 April 2026 or the weekend of 5–6 April 2026 or the weekend of 2–3 May 2026, departing from Bruinisse in the Netherlands (Aquavitesse), led by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Advanced training course from 9 May to 16 May 2026 in Rhodes / the Dodecanese, Greece, coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Lëtz Go Sailing, training course for secondary school students from 24 May to 30 May 2026 in Southern Brittany, Skipper&Co enter here, coordinators: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Discovery course from 8 August to 15 August 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden, coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- RegattaLu from 6 June to 12 September 2026, coordinator: theThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Summer training course in Brittany (Sea Licence, A-Sea and Advanced – Certificate B training) from 13 September to 20 September 2026, led by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Introductory sailing course (A-Sea training) on the weekend of 19–20 September 2026, departing from Bruinisse in the Netherlands, led by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Autumn training course in Croatia (Sea Licence, Advanced – Certificate B and A-Sea, Flotilla) from 3 October to 10 October 2026, led by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
All candidates who have completed the Météo Refresher course in the past are, in accordance with the decision of the committee of 13 January 2026, considered to have successfully completed Module 8 – Meteorology of Certificate B.
Website and GLCR News
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Module 10 Theorie Zertifikat C
Vom 24.01 bis 25.01.2026 zum Preis von 260 €. Kursort in Keispelt, Maison relais
- internationales Seerecht
- internationaler Funkverkehr
- internationales Zollrecht
- Havarie & Notfälle
- Bergerecht
- Schiffskonstruktion & Stabilität
- Klassifizierungen von Yachten
Unterrichtsbeginn Samstags und Sonntags 10.00 bis 17.00. Ziel dieses Kurses ist zum einen die einzelnen Schiffskonstruktionen kennen zu lernen und die physikalischen Einwirkungen auf das Schiff, zum anderen aber auch die internationalen Rechte und Pflichten bei Langfahrten. Der Kursus wird in deutscher Sprache gehalten und mit einer kleinen Prüfung abgeschlossen.
Regatta.lu 2026
For its 11th edition in 2026, Regatta.lu continues with the competition format featuring two separate classes for university students and secondary school students. University students (University class) will sail exclusively on race-cruiser type yachts, while secondary school students (High School class) will sail on cruising yachts, allowing crews to be introduced to the pleasures of sailing.
Skippers and co-skippers may also be students, and the organisers particularly encourage any young sailor with the required qualifications and experience to take the lead of their crew by becoming skipper or co-skipper. Interested students will find the relevant information below. If they have not yet participated in these roles at Regatta.lu, they are invited to express their interest by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The two-class racing format will provide four full days of racing, with races counting towards the final overall ranking of the competition. This format will enhance the quality of the event and enable everyone—skippers, co-skippers and crew members alike—to further develop their sailing skills.