In 1991, the magazine "Le chasse Marée" indicates its concern about the fact that a large number of yachts which have been part of the maritime history were left in a state of neglect or simply abandoned. To generate an interest for those boats they organised an initial "Rendez- vous de la Belle Plaisance" at Sainte-Marine in the Odet estuary.
Giving a new life to classic boats was the fundamental idea behind this "Rendez-vous de la Belle Plaisance". Most of those yachts have been built by small yards using traditional technics and know-how. In inviting them to navigate again it was a chance to preserve our maritime heritage.
It has been found that the best way to motive boat owners to get involved in this program was to offer them as an incentive, a full program of navigation, regattas and gatherings...
To implement this program the choise of Yacht Club de l'Odet in Bénodet was obvious: the centanarian long experience was a guarantee of a flawless organisation in the Odet estuary.