• Offshore navigation and progress towards autonomy (France<->Balearic Islands)
  • Offshore navigation and progress towards autonomy (France<->Balearic Islands)
  • Offshore navigation and progress towards autonomy (France<->Balearic Islands)
  • Offshore navigation and progress towards autonomy (France<->Balearic Islands)
  • Offshore navigation and progress towards autonomy (France<->Balearic Islands)
  • Offshore navigation and progress towards autonomy (France<->Balearic Islands)
Pyrénées-Orientales

Offshore navigation and progress towards autonomy (France<->Balearic Islands)

Réf : FSBWIB

In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    9 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Sailing
    Beginner
    For those who have never sailed and wish to discover sailing over a short weekend.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to complete their Level 1 "first tacks" certification and discover the various crew roles and basic maneuvers.
    Confirmed
    For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.
    Advanced
    For those who have already completed a 4- or 5-day advanced training course at an FFV-affiliated center. You have already sailed for more than 10 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, and course tracking (including dead reckoning). A coastal boating license and an FRR (radio certificate) are not mandatory but are recommended.
    Expert
    For those who have already completed an intermediate-level course (*stage évolution*) at an FFV-affiliated center. You have sailed for more than 20 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in: docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, course tracking and dead reckoning, and watch-keeping. OR For those capable of single-handed maneuvers (reefing, tacking, gybing) or who have sailed as skipper (charter or private). The coastal license, CRR (Short Range Certificate), and offshore license are recommended for this level but are not mandatory.
  • Destination
    Occitanie / Pyrénées-Orientales
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    150.39 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

This intensive offshore training course offers you an unforgettable onboard experience , combining theory and practice to prepare you for all situations during your voyages.

Intensive practice : two 200-mile crossings , coastal and night navigation , taking watches … You will be confronted with all real navigation situations .

Weather and navigation : learn how to analyze weather forecasts , establish a safe navigation plan and adapt your route according to weather conditions .

Autonomy : thanks to our practice-oriented teaching methods , you will leave with all the tools you need to navigate safely .

A complete file : maneuvers manual , technical specifications , onboard equipment …


The highlights

  • A sailing school for 18 years and a professional instructor (state-certified)
  • Small groups (4 trainees max) for onboard comfort and optimal learning
  • New skills: coastal and offshore navigation, meteorology, advanced maneuvers
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Sport

Level

Sailing

Confirmed

Levels

Sailing
Beginner
For those who have never sailed and wish to discover sailing over a short weekend.
Intermediate
For those wishing to complete their Level 1 "first tacks" certification and discover the various crew roles and basic maneuvers.
Confirmed
For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.
Advanced
For those who have already completed a 4- or 5-day advanced training course at an FFV-affiliated center. You have already sailed for more than 10 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, and course tracking (including dead reckoning). A coastal boating license and an FRR (radio certificate) are not mandatory but are recommended.
Expert
For those who have already completed an intermediate-level course (*stage évolution*) at an FFV-affiliated center. You have sailed for more than 20 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in: docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, course tracking and dead reckoning, and watch-keeping. OR For those capable of single-handed maneuvers (reefing, tacking, gybing) or who have sailed as skipper (charter or private). The coastal license, CRR (Short Range Certificate), and offshore license are recommended for this level but are not mandatory.
For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.

The expert's opinion

This is a course to complement the fundamentals of sailing, gain sailing experience, and discover offshore sailing.

Emphasis is placed on sailing, night navigation with watch duty, and routine maneuvers.

Areas such as weather are explored in depth, including the concepts of routing.

In summary:

To gain experience in offshore sailing and discover the Balearic Islands.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 12h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 4 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Sébastien
Sébastien

My role is to teach you sailing, to help you discover the happiness that a stay at sea provides and the joy of mastering a sailboat.

I use a pragmatic approach to teaching sailing so that your progress is rapid.

Management

Security

You will be supervised by a professional instructor. Safety equipment is provided (vests), you must bring waterproof clothing (trousers and jacket).
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Program

Day 1
Days 2 to 7
Days 8 to 9
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    Boarding and first sail

    • Activity Sailing
    • Duration of the activity 7h
    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome at 10:00 AM by the instructor, followed by an introduction to the crew and the sailboat. After provisioning , lunch and a safety briefing to prepare for sailing. In the afternoon, the first departure at sea to familiarize yourself with the sailboat and learn the basic maneuvers. At the end of the day, anchorage. Debriefing, dinner, and overnight stay on board, either at anchor or departing for Menorca depending on the weather.

    Day 1

Note

In all cases, the program is adapted according to the weather.

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 9

During the internship, you sleep on board the boat.

The sailboat has two double cabins and a saloon (two berths) available for trainees.

A cabin is reserved for the instructor.

Access

Departure
Av. Capitaine Delestrain, 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon. Ponton T01
Day 1
End of stay
Av. Capitaine Delestrain, 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon. Ponton T01
Day 9

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toPerpignan

From Perpignan train station, take bus line 3 towards Canet-en-Roussillon. Get off at the "Le Ponnant" stop. I will pick you up to complete the journey to the sailboat.

Access by plane
The nearest airport isPerpignan

Take bus line 6 towards "Gare TGV" or "Chefdebien". Get off at the "Gare TGV" stop and then take bus line 3 towards "Canet Sud" from the TGV station. Get off at the "Le Ponnant" stop. I will pick you up to complete the journey to the sailboat.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

The meeting is set in Canet-en-Roussillon, (10 km from Perpignan).

Take the A9 motorway exit at Perpignan nord, then follow the signs for Barcarès Leucate and then Canet-en-Roussillon.

When arriving in Canet, follow the technical area (when you are in the area where the boats are out of the water, take the left lane ), it is at the very end next to the FFV sailing school, pontoon T1.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Sailing training
  2. Supervision by a qualified instructor with a professional sailing teaching certificate.
  3. Membership in our partner's association for the calendar year is €30 per person.
  4. The FFV license for the calendar year costs €20 per person (administration fees included).
  5. Accommodation in a shared double cabin

The price does not include

  1. The onboard kitty is €25 per day for mandatory supplies.
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Transportation to get to the internship location.

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The Sébastien team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Sébastien team

4.6/5 (48 reviews) • 12 stays
Our local partner is a sailing school established in 2008 in Canet-en-Roussillon. They offer training in an exceptional setting, between Collioure and the Cap de Creus nature reserve. The program is offered in two formats: "Escape" courses for beginners to gain experience, and intensive "Autonomy" courses to become independent in coastal or offshore sailing. They have recognized expertise in teaching sailing on the Mediterranean and Catalan coasts.
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