• One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
  • One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera
French Riviera

One-week sailing course on a high-performance sailboat from the French Riviera

3,5/5 (2 reviews)
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In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    Sailing
    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / French Riviera
  • Age
    From 15 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    96.05 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
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Affiliated with the French Sailing Federation , this school welcomes all levels for courses on modern sailboats , both monohulls and multihulls . Led by passionate and attentive state-certified instructors , you'll progress at your own pace with advice tailored to your goals. The teaching approach is based on a simple idea: the faster you go, the faster you learn .


These courses provide excellent preparation for independent sailing . They allow you to acquire solid mastery of maneuvers , a thorough understanding of equipment , and comfort on board , whatever the conditions. You will learn to navigate safely in a friendly and educational environment.


Whether you are aiming for a rental , a purchase of a sailboat , joining a crew or simply the pleasure of sailing , this stay is designed to make you a confident and independent sailor .


The highlights

  • You're in charge!
  • Explore the Lérins Islands, Porquerolles, Port Cros, the calanques, and even Corsica!
  • Become self-sufficient aboard a sailboat
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Sport

Level

Sailing

All levels

Levels

Sailing
All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

The sailing school is affiliated with the French Sailing Federation and is open to all levels: you will progress thanks to the advice of our state-certified, pedagogical and experienced instructors who will adapt their instructions according to the experience and objectives of each individual during our courses.

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Stéphane

A native of Brittany where I have been sailing since I was very young, sailing Ireland, England, Atlantic, Mediterranean from the Balearic Islands to Turkey, the Caribbean from the Grenadines to the Bahamas, 8 transatlantic crossings, I enjoy racing as well as cruising and training courses.

Former FFVoile base manager, coach, national trainer, recreational sailing coach, State Diploma, C200 and YachtMaster Offshore.

See you soon on the water!

Félix

I grew up in the Mediterranean basin where I have had the chance to sail since my childhood.


As a state-certified sailing instructor, I have provided instruction at Glenans and sailed in the Antilles.


These experiences led me to turn this passion into my profession and share this knowledge with crews of varying levels and experiences.


Together we will set up a navigation and learning program tailored to your desires and needs.


Looking forward to seeing you on the water!



Management

Security

Automatic life jackets are provided. During the safety briefing, you will learn about the dedicated equipment and specific maneuvers.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
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    Bormes les Mimosas

    • Activity Sailing
    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Trainees are welcomed at 4 p.m., a shopping list is made together, provisions are taken, and the first evening is spent on board.

    Day 1

Note

Stopovers may vary depending on weather conditions.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
Day 8 - 09h00

You return to the port of Bormes les Mimosas for the last evening, then spend the night on board and the internship ends the following day at 9am.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toToulon

Toulon train station welcomes a large majority of trains from all over France and Europe. Whether you arrive by TGV or even TER from Marseille Saint-Charles or Nice, it remains very easily accessible. It is located approximately 40 km from our town. To reach the Toulon bus station and travel to Bormes-les-Mimosas, you will need to take the stairs on your left.

Hyères-les-Palmiers train station is located approximately 20 km from Bormes-les-Mimosas. Although closer to our town, you will need to use two bus lines to get here.

The TGV station is an 8-minute drive from the marina. It serves Hyères (20 km), Toulon (40 km) and Saint-Raphaël (70 km).


Access by plane
The nearest airport isaéroport de Toulon Hyères

Located approximately 20 km from our resort, Toulon Hyères airport serves the following destinations:

  1. For domestic connections   Nantes , Brest, Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly, Brest, Ajaccio, Bastia and Figari
  2. For European connections: Luxembourg, London Gatwick, and Rotterdam


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

The price includes

  1. The provision of the boat
  2. The state-certified instructor
  3. Insurance
  4. The linens on board (fitted sheets + kitchen towels + pillowcases)
  5. Boat cleaning at the end of the course (you won't do the cleaning on the last day so the fun can continue until the end!)

The price does not include

  1. The onboard kitty (food, consumables, potential port fees, approximately €20 per day). Mandatory .

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

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3,5/5
(2 reviews)
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Françoise

august 2026
Translated from French
I recommend Decathlon Travel to my friends and family because of their high-quality and easy follow-up and contact, but not the unreliable local provider Opensail.
Published on 08/09/2026
S

Sophie

august 2025
Translated from French

While I am generally satisfied with the trip you offer, there are many issues with the sailboat, which is not adequately maintained. Among the problems are: Fuel – not filled by the previous skipper; Mainsail – defective top piece that needs replacing and prevents it from being fully deployed; Outboard motor – out of order most of the time; Defective shower head in the toilet: leaking. Showering in the toilet is impossible, and it smells bad; Water problem – no water available at the end of the trip even though the tanks were full; No towels – despite being listed as available on the website. Therefore, there are many malfunctions to report to Purple Rain, and no downtime between cruises to allow for repairs and ensure the boat is in optimal condition for subsequent charters. This is unacceptable, as we received a boat with numerous problems at the end of the summer. However, our skipper Félix was fantastic and knew how to handle all these challenges. So thank you to Félix.

Published on 03/09/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Sophie,


Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are delighted that your skipper Félix was able to handle the unforeseen circumstances professionally.

We sincerely regret the condition of the sailboat Purple Rain and the malfunctions encountered on board. Our partner has confirmed that the boat was heavily used this season, which caused these problems at the end of summer. Longer maintenance breaks will be implemented in the future to prevent this from happening again.

Thank you again for your message, which helps us improve the experience of our travelers.


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3,5/5
(2 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
F

Françoise

august 2026
Translated from French
I recommend Decathlon Travel to my friends and family because of their high-quality and easy follow-up and contact, but not the unreliable local provider Opensail.
Published on 08/09/2026
S

Sophie

august 2025
Translated from French

While I am generally satisfied with the trip you offer, there are many issues with the sailboat, which is not adequately maintained. Among the problems are: Fuel – not filled by the previous skipper; Mainsail – defective top piece that needs replacing and prevents it from being fully deployed; Outboard motor – out of order most of the time; Defective shower head in the toilet: leaking. Showering in the toilet is impossible, and it smells bad; Water problem – no water available at the end of the trip even though the tanks were full; No towels – despite being listed as available on the website. Therefore, there are many malfunctions to report to Purple Rain, and no downtime between cruises to allow for repairs and ensure the boat is in optimal condition for subsequent charters. This is unacceptable, as we received a boat with numerous problems at the end of the summer. However, our skipper Félix was fantastic and knew how to handle all these challenges. So thank you to Félix.

Published on 03/09/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Sophie,


Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are delighted that your skipper Félix was able to handle the unforeseen circumstances professionally.

We sincerely regret the condition of the sailboat Purple Rain and the malfunctions encountered on board. Our partner has confirmed that the boat was heavily used this season, which caused these problems at the end of summer. Longer maintenance breaks will be implemented in the future to prevent this from happening again.

Thank you again for your message, which helps us improve the experience of our travelers.


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