• Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
  • Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille
Marseille

Port maneuvers: short catamaran sailing course in Marseille

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In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    3 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
    Bouches-du-Rhône / Marseille
  • Age
    From 18 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    26.7 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

Gain confidence aboard a Lagoon catamaran during an intensive harbor maneuvers course departing from Marseille. Over three days , you'll hone 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 looking to enhance their independence in a supportive and structured 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 Calanques National Park and the Frioul Islands , offering both technical expertise and a sense of escape. The small group of 6 participants ensures personalized guidance for smooth and safe progress.

The highlights

  • Accompanied by a professional instructor specializing in catamaran courses
  • Mastering harbor maneuvers in a habitable catamaran
  • Personalized learning: maximum 6 trainees
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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 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

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Moniteur Marseille

FFV Professional Instructor, State-Certified.

FFV Professional Instructor, State-Certified.

Management

Security

Safety equipment is provided on board.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Marseille and its calanques

    • Activity Sailing
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Welcome to Marseille, France's largest port and one of the most important in the Mediterranean. Your catamaran sailing course, dedicated to harbor maneuvers, begins at 10:00 AM from the Corbières marina in Marseille's harbor. After casting off for your first maneuvers, you'll cross the harbor towards the Calanques National Park.

    Day 1

Note



Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2

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

Departure
Port de CORBIÈRES, Marseille, France
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Port de CORBIÈRES, Marseille, France
Day 3 - 17h00

Parking is available at Port Corbières as an option.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare SNCF de Marseille Saint-Charles

From the station we advise you to take a taxi or the tram towards L'Estaque.

Access by plane
The nearest airport isMarseille

Marseille Provence Airport is 19 km from Port Corbières

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

Parking service offered in Port Corbières (Optin at €35 for the duration of the internship)

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Instruction by a state-certified sailing instructor, specialist in catamaran sailing school
  2. Your accommodation on board in a shared or private cabin (optional)
  3. Validation of your level and the number of miles covered during the habitable catamaran course

The price does not include

  1. Your contribution to the onboard kitty (estimated at €60 per trainee depending on your food, fuel and port costs) - mandatory
  2. 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)
  3. Your personal costs and expenses

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
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