7-day sailing course: training in navigation in the Mediterranean
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / France
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions93.45 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
French
In a few words
During this 7-day intensive course , you will progress rapidly through hands-on, immersive learning. Advanced maneuvers, fine-tuning sails, reading the wind and making decisions: each sailing session is designed to help you gain mastery and independence .
The playing field is as impressive as the experience: the Calanques of Cassis , the Frioul Islands , the Côte Bleue , with possible routes to Porquerolles , Cavalaire , or Saint-Tropez , depending on the weather conditions. An ideal area to experience different situations and consolidate your skills.
You'll be sailing aboard a Salona 45 , a high-performance and comfortable monohull with four spacious cabins , perfectly suited for both learning and enjoying the thrill of sailing. With a maximum of six trainees , the instruction is personalized , encouraging active participation: taking the helm, hoisting and trimming the sails, optimizing maneuvers, and feeling the power of the wind .
This course is a real springboard to take your skills to the next level, strengthen your confidence in navigation and prepare you to navigate independently , in a setting that is both technical and exceptional.
The highlights
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An exceptional learning environment between the calanques of Marseille and Porquerolles
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An expert trainer and a proven teaching method to guarantee your progress
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An exceptional sailboat for complete immersion without compromising on comfort
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Sport
Level
Sailing
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 9h
Management
English
French
Program
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Seven days of sailing and learning between the calanques and the Hyères islands
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 30h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Boarding, provisioning, introduction of trainees and the boat, safety briefing, weather analysis and route planning. Introduction to navigation (safe movement, safe use of equipment, using sails to accelerate/decelerate, using the tiller to steer). Anchoring, debriefing.
Day 1 -
First steps and basics of sea safety
- Activity Sailing
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Safety maneuvers briefing. Man overboard drills under sail. Navigation (points of sail, basic principles of trimming, tacking and gybing…). Anchoring, debriefing.
Day 2 -
Port maneuvers and active navigation
- Activity Sailing
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Briefing on port maneuvers and crew management. Port maneuvering exercises. Navigation (sail trim, course keeping, weather watch, route estimation...) Anchoring, debriefing.
Day 3 -
Route planning and emergency management
- Activity Sailing
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Route planning briefing, emergency procedures, weather analysis. Navigation (reaching a predefined objective without unnecessarily increasing the route + emergency maneuvers). Anchoring, debriefing.
Day 4 -
Offshore simulation
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 24h per day
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
24-hour or longer sailing trips to deepen acquired skills and put the most experienced trainees in a real decision-making situation on a semi-offshore program
Days 5 to 6 -
Internship summary and end of navigation
- Activity Sailing
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
General debriefing of the course. Navigation and individual debriefing. Mooring in port, tidying up, handing over of certification booklets and disembarkation.
Day 7
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- The sailboat
- Accommodation on board
- The ears and cover
- The supervisor
- Teaching materials
The price does not include
- Meals
- The sheets
- Mandatory on-site kitty to be paid on site - between €15 and €25/day/person
- Fuel
- Shipping costs
Options
- Private cabin : CHF411.66 / person
- Boarding the day before : CHF54.89 / person
- Bedding kit : CHF18.30 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Duvets
- Pillow
- Rescue shelter and lanyards
- Mapping equipment
- Paddle
- Annex
- Snorkeling equipment
Equipment to bring
- Note-taking materials
- Navigation gloves recommended
- Swimsuit
- Windbreaker
- Headlamp (with red mode)
Clothing to bring
- Waterproof clothing or a light windbreaker depending on the season
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Sunscreen
