Sailing course aboard Yannick Bestaven's trimaran in Corsica

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.

Information may change up until the departure date, so remember to check official websites regularly.

Regulatory safety equipment :

1. Automatic life jackets
2. Harnesses and lifelines
3. First aid kit
4. Distress beacons / VHF radios / distress flares
5. Dinghy with engine

Navigation equipment :

1. GPS plotter, up-to-date nautical charts
2. Autopilot
3. On-board instruments (anemometer, log, compass, etc.)
4. Weather routing software (depending on level)
5. Chart table, Cras ruler, navigation compass

Technical equipment :

1. Sails (mainsail, jib, gennaker depending on conditions)
2. Winches, cranks, stoppers
3. Anchoring equipment (windlass, chain, mooring lines, fenders)

Life on board :

1. Fully equipped kitchen (dishes, gas stove, fridge, etc.)
2. Fresh water and fuel reserve
3. Final boat cleaning included

Management :

1. Professional Skipper Instructor
2. Daily technical & safety briefings
3. Progress log

Essential equipment for sailing:

1. Lightweight sailing jacket (windproof, waterproof, breathable)
2. Waterproof trousers or over-trousers (if the weather is uncertain or there is a cool wind)
3. Fleece or warm softshell (for cool evenings or early morning sailing)
4. Breathable T-shirts (technical or cotton, short and long sleeves)
5. Comfortable shorts (hiking or navy type, no jeans)
6. Lightweight, UV-protective or technical trousers (to prevent sunburn on the legs)
7. Swimsuit (mandatory, we're in Corsica 😉)

Sun and sea protection:

1. Visor cap + drawstring (to prevent it from blowing away)
2. Polarized sunglasses + cord
3. SPF 50 sunscreen (effective against wind and salt)
4. Sunscreen lip balm
5. Buff or scarf (protects from the sun and wind)

Suitable footwear:

1. Non-slip boat shoes (preferably with white soles)
2. Sandals or flip-flops (for the deck at anchor or ashore)
3. Waterproof closed shoes (optional) if the weather is unstable

Clothing for times on board and ashore:

1. Comfortable clothes for the evening (leggings, light jogging pants, sweater)
2. Light clothing for a stopover or walk (dress, shorts, t-shirt)
3. Compact windbreaker or lightweight down jacket for evenings on deck
4. Pyjamas or comfortable nightwear

Other essentials:

1. Sailing gloves (especially if you handle halyards or sheets a lot)
2. Microfiber towel (dryes quickly, takes up little space)
3. Soft waterproof bag or canvas bag (no hard-shell suitcase)
4. Sleeping bag (if you do not choose the bedding option)