• Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
  • Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping
Pointe-à-Pitre

Sailing course in the Caribbean, island hopping

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In summary

  • Sports
  • Duration
    10 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
    Guadeloupe / Pointe-à-Pitre
  • Age
    From 14 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    164.3 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

Departing from Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, embark as a fully active crew member on a 10-day sailing course aboard a 21-meter monohull with a full crew. You'll set sail for Les Saintes, Nevis, St. Kitts, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Barth, and Saint-Martin. Sailing remains a constant pleasure: this proximity is ideal for coastal cruising and enjoying the trade winds.

Fancy a stopover to explore one of these islands? Whether you want to learn about Admiral Nelson's past on Antigua, observe the frigates off Barbuda, or simply choose an anchorage and go ashore to hike the trails, you'll be spoiled for choice. The Caribbean archipelago is the ideal destination to enjoy sailing and the mild climate. So, what could be better than setting off to discover these Caribbean islands?


You choose the freedom of a relaxed itinerary. This program is adapted to the weather conditions and the crew's motivation. Sailing times vary depending on the chosen stops and anchorages. To learn and sail with the trade winds, you'll set off to discover breathtaking landscapes and anchorages: fine sand, turquoise waters, sunshine, palm trees, mountains, and rainforest make these islands absolutely magnificent.

The highlights

  • A discovery while traveling in the Caribbean Sea
  • Active participation in coastal navigation and life on board
  • Land excursions under the spell of the Antilles
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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

A sailing course to learn how to sail or to gain experience in regular, sometimes strong winds, and turquoise blue waters.

A sailing program punctuated with stopovers, offering an abundance of anchorages and shore excursions for those who wish.

From island to island, that's miles traveled away from stereotypes .

Skipper for the day, pleasure and learning of navigation , discovery of sublime landscapes, encounter with a rich culture and diverse fauna and flora, so many advantages to embark !

You choose the freedom of a relaxed schedule.

This program is adapted to the weather conditions and the motivation of the crew.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 8h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 5 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Supervisor

On board, a crew of two professional sailors supervises the crew members.

The skipper and the second mate are qualified and certified as Captain 200 Sailing and State Diploma holders.

They are there for supervision, safety, training and onboard entertainment.

It is a wise and serene choice to train with the expert and personalized advice of experienced professionals.

Depending on individual expectations, the fundamentals of sailing (basic maneuvers, handling, safety…) are covered, as well as life on board a boat.

To each their own pace!

Management

Security

Discovering the boat's deck plan, navigation, safety rules, sailing maneuvers, anchoring, but also life on board and inside the boat.

Wearing a life jacket is mandatory while sailing and when boarding a tender to reach land.

Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Days 9 to 10
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    Home & Equipment

    • Activity Sailing
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 8:30 am at the Bas du Fort marina in Pointe-à-Pitre. Over a light snack, you'll meet the crew and share your expectations for the trip. You'll familiarize yourself with the sailboat, from the interior layout to the deck plan , and then discuss the weather forecast. The itinerary through the Caribbean will be adjusted together as the days progress, depending on the conditions and your desired ports of call.

    You then participate in the initial maneuvers, setting the sheets and headsails. After setting sail , you hoist the sails and head towards Les Saintes . Lunch is prepared and shared at sea during the crossing. At the end of the day, the boat anchors , with the option of going ashore in the dinghy if time permits. Dinner and overnight stay on board .

    Day 1

Note

The navigation program is defined according to the forecast weather conditions but also the navigation pace desired by the crew (from 4 to 8 hours per day) and the time of stopovers.

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10

An active cruise aboard a 21-meter monohull with crew.

Oriented for racing and cruising, it can accommodate 8 people (possibility of 10 with teenagers/children) in double and triple cabins.

The crew has its own cabin.

Sleeping arrangements are in a single bunk.

Two toilets are available.

A large living area and a kitchen complete the comfort.

Access

Departure
Pointe à Pitre - Marina Bas du Fort
Day 1 : 08h30
End of stay
Pointe à Pitre - Marina Bas du Fort
Day 10 - 18h00

If your plane arrives the day before departure, we can accommodate you for the night on board the night before, starting at 6 PM.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Guadeloupe-Maryse Condé

To reach the marina by car or taxi:

  1. From Guadeloupe-Maryse Condé Airport (approximately 15 to 25 minutes drive): take the N11 towards Pointe-à-Pitre / Le Gosier, then the N1 ring road towards Le Gosier until the exit for Bas-du-Fort / Marina. Be aware of frequent traffic delays on the ring road during rush hour.


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Price details

The price includes

  1. Boarding aboard a 21m monohull with a crew of two professional sailors departing from Pointe à Pitre.
  2. Single bed in a double or triple cabin
  3. Liability insurance

The price does not include

  1. The onboard kitty, including meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), consumables, and fuel: €400 per person, payable before boarding - mandatory
  2. Bedding kit
  3. Entry/exit clearances
  4. Personal expenses on land
  5. Night on board the night before the internship or the last day of the internship

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. BEDDING KIT : CHF56.72 / unit
  2. NIGHT ON BOARD : CHF32.02 / unit
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Even though Guadeloupe is part of French territory, don't forget your passport because the island-hopping Caribbean sailing program will take you into different countries each time, with entry and exit clearances being carried out each time the ship enters territorial waters.


Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the formalities required for entry and stay in the destination country.

You can also consult 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

  1. VFI (life jacket) with 3-point tether.

Equipment to bring

  1. Pair of tennis shoes (rubber sole, not plastic)
  2. Sleeping bag
  3. Bath towel
  4. Wipes
  5. Sunglasses
  6. Headlamp
  7. Sunscreen

Clothing to bring

  1. Sails jacket
  2. Quarter overalls
  3. Thermal clothing
  4. Glove
  5. Shorts or Bermuda shorts
The Valdo team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Valdo team

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Based in Lorient, our local partner, École Française de Croisière, offers the opportunity to embark on exceptional 21m sailboats with crew for coastal, semi-offshore and offshore courses, as well as offshore races (Rolex Fastnet Race, Caribbean 600, Atlantic Rally for Cruisers…).

His professional team accompanies crew members to Brittany, the Isles of Scilly, Ireland, the Caribbean, or New York. He offers a variety of experiences, from training for novices to transatlantic crossings, as well as tailor-made corporate events (team building, seminars) on legendary monohulls.


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