In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationVar / Toulon
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions64.18 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The aim of this course is to provide a first sailing experience on a cruising sailboat. The goal of the training is to understand the role of a crew member on a vessel and to introduce you to the art of sailing! You will sail in the Toulon harbor and as far as the Îles d'Hyères to discover enchanting locations! Learn the maneuvers and essential knowledge for piloting a vessel : windward heading, reefing, speed management, mooring, and much more! Gain an understanding of life aboard a sailboat , including waste management, marine environmental protection, and communal living. By the end of the course, you will have basic piloting skills, chart reading, and the use of navigational instruments. A comprehensive training program that will turn you into a skipper in the making!
The highlights
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Sailing school, established in 1987 and accredited by the French Sailing Federation (FFV), with state-certified instruct
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Small groups of 5 or 6 people maximum for better learning
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Departure from Toulon on various dates throughout the year
Photos
Frédéric - verified review - august 2024
Frédéric - verified review - august 2024
Frédéric - verified review - august 2024
Frédéric - verified review - august 2024
Georges - verified review - august 2024
Georges - verified review - august 2024
Sport
Level
Sailing
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 7h
Management
French
Program
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Welcome, briefing and initial maneuvers
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You will be greeted by the skipper at 9:00 AM, followed by an introduction to the crew. Next, the instructor will brief you on the objectives to be achieved at this level, and you will set sail for your first day of sailing on a cruising sailboat. Lunch will be enjoyed together at anchor, and after an afternoon of training, you will return to port at the end of the day for shopping, dinner with the other trainees, and your first night on board.
Day 1 -
Training in navigation and other maneuvers.
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 8h per day
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Day 2 to day 3:
- Departure from the pontoon at 9:00 am for sailing with a lunch break on the boat.
- Return around 5:00 PM.
- Free time.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
Days 2 to 3 -
Last day of sailing
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Day 5: Departure at 9:00 am for sailing until mid-afternoon + lunch break.
Return around 3:30pm to clean the boat.
Debriefing of the training week.
The internship ends at 5:00 PM.
Day 4
Note
This program is subject to change depending on the weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Accommodation
During the course, you will sleep on board the boat. Accommodation is included from the night before the course begins, in case you need to arrive the day before. Cabins are shared between two trainees ; there may be two or three cabins depending on the type of sailboat. One cabin is reserved for the instructor. The sailboats generally used for these courses are between 10 and 14 meters in length, offering both comfort and performance.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Sailing training
- Sleeping arrangements on the boat
- The FFV license for the calendar year costs €20, including administration fees.
- Membership in our partner's association for the calendar year costs €35.
- Diesel fuel
- Shipping costs
The price does not include
- The onboard kitty of €17 per day per person for provisions - mandatory
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
Life jackets.
Equipment to bring
- Toiletries
- Terry towel
- Duvet or sleeping bag
- Double Crap
- Cushion/pillow for comfort
- High protection cream
- Lip balm
- Cut gloves
- Charger for phone or camera
Clothing to bring
- Non-slip boots and shoes
- Warm clothing appropriate for the season
- Cap
- Sunglasses
They traveled with us
Frédéric
- 57 ans
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august 2024
In a group
Georges
- 69 ans
100% Verified Reviews: Only travelers who have booked with us can leave a review. All reviews are subject to human moderation. Reviews that do not comply with the moderation rules are rejected.
august 2024
In a group
