Harbour maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Propriano
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationSouth Corsica / Propriano
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AgeFrom 18 - 75 years
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CO₂-Emissions26.7 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Gain confidence aboard a Lagoon catamaran during an intensive harbor maneuvers course departing from Propriano. Over three days , you'll refine your sailing skills, with a particular focus on anchoring and harbor approaches . This skipper-level course (equivalent to FFV 3/4) is designed for sailors wishing to enhance their independence in a structured and supportive environment. You'll sail alongside a state-certified instructor on a spacious and stable boat, ideal for learning. The course alternates between practical exercises and sailing in the stunning setting of the Gulf of Valinco , offering both technical skill and a sense of escape. The small group of 6 participants ensures personalized guidance for smooth and safe progress.
The highlights
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Accompanied by a professional instructor specializing in catamaran courses
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Mastering harbor maneuvers in a habitable catamaran
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Personalized learning: maximum 6 trainees
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Sport
Level
Sailing
The expert's opinion
This course is aimed at people wishing to gain confidence in the phases of picking up a mooring buoy, approaching a quay and maneuvering in port and at anchor.
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 7h
Management
FFV Professional Instructor, State-Certified.
FFV Professional Instructor, State-Certified.
Program
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Propriano
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Welcome to Propriano, your new learning ground.
Day 1 -
The Gulf of Valinco
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Navigation continues in the Gulf of Valinco, an exceptional basin whose variety of coves and ports offers numerous maneuvering opportunities.
Day 2 -
Propriano
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The course ends at 8:30 am. After a debriefing with your instructor and the other trainees, followed by tidying and cleaning the boat, you disembark at the port of Propriano, confident in your skills for your next port maneuvers!
Day 3
Note
Accommodation
For the entire duration of the internship, you will be accommodated in a shared double cabin on board a catamaran sailboat. It is possible to reserve a private cabin (optional).
Our Lagoon catamarans feature four double cabins with private bathrooms. The catamarans are equipped with all the necessary safety, cooking, and comfort equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe stay.
*Cabin photos are not contractual; interior layout may vary depending on the model and year of your catamaran.
Access
Parking is available at Port Corbières as an option.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Instruction by a state-certified sailing instructor, specialist in catamaran sailing school
- Your accommodation on board in a shared or private cabin (optional)
- Validation of your level and the number of miles covered during the habitable catamaran course
The price does not include
- Your contribution to the onboard kitty (estimated at €60 per trainee depending on your food, fuel and port costs) - mandatory
- FFV sailing passport (mandatory) If you do not have an FFV license (valid for all your other FFV training courses until 31/12/2026): €20 ( payable to the provider)
- Your personal costs and expenses
- Transport to the port
Options
- 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
- Safety equipment
Equipment to bring
- A flashlight or headlamp
- Overalls (Mandatory if rain is forecast)
- Your tablet, if you usually use it for browsing
- Wooden clothespins
- sunscreen
- Swimsuit if the weather forecast is good
Clothing to bring
- Warm and waterproof foul-weather jacket or equivalent
- Sailing gloves / or mountain biking
- Gloves/hat
- 2 pairs of sunglasses (this allows you to have a spare pair)
- A soft travel bag (or waterproof sailing bag) and not a hard-shell suitcase
- 1 dish towel/person.
- Your FFV logbook, if you already have it
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