• Sailing courses levels 1 and 2 on the Vermilion Coast
  • Sailing courses levels 1 and 2 on the Vermilion Coast
  • Sailing courses levels 1 and 2 on the Vermilion Coast
  • Sailing courses levels 1 and 2 on the Vermilion Coast
  • Sailing courses levels 1 and 2 on the Vermilion Coast
Occitanie / Pyrénées-Orientales

Sailing courses levels 1 and 2 on the Vermilion Coast

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In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    2 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
    Occitanie / Pyrénées-Orientales
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    15.95 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

Embark on a unique nautical adventure along the magnificent Côte Vermeille , between France and Spain. Aboard a 12-meter cruising sailboat , learn to navigate the open sea and hone your maritime skills : steering, trimming sails, plotting a course, tacking , and much more.

Throughout your journey, explore exceptional sites : Collioure , with its colorful facades, and Port-Vendres , an authentic port.

This immersive training , corresponding to the first levels of cruising sailing (levels 1 and 2) , is ideal for starting out or strengthening your sailing skills while enjoying an extraordinary experience. Cast off, hoist the sails, and let the wind carry you away for an unforgettable maritime adventure !

The highlights

  • A sailing school for 18 years and a professional instructor (state-certified)
  • A maximum of 4 trainees for onboard comfort and optimal learning
  • Navigation in exceptional locations: Collioure, Banyuls-sur-mer nature reserve
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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

This is a course to learn the basics, the fundamentals of sailing, and to gain experience in navigation.

Emphasis is placed on sailing skills, common maneuvers and essential safety concepts.

Topics such as weather and navigation (paper and electronic charts) are also covered.

In summary:

To take your first sailing trips, learn the basics, discover our region and gain experience.

This course allows you to combine the pleasure of sailing with learning about sailing.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 6h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 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

Safety is ensured by the instructor through navigation choices. Safety equipment is provided (life jackets); you must bring waterproof clothing (trousers and jacket).
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Boarding and first sail

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

    Welcome at 10:00 AM by the instructor, followed by an introduction to the crew and the sailboat. Safety briefing to prepare for sailing. First departure at sea to familiarize yourself with the sailboat and learn the basic maneuvers. At the end of the day, anchoring or return to port depending on the conditions. Debriefing, dinner, and overnight stay on board, either in port or at anchor depending on the weather.

    Day 1

Note

We have established partnerships with local stakeholders and we are offering to provide supplies.

In addition to enjoying delicious products, we will save time on navigation and learning during the internship.

Everything is planned; you will receive a questionnaire so that we can have essential information regarding your eating habits.


The program is subject to change depending on the weather.

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Day 1
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Day 1
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Day 1

Throughout the entire internship, you will sleep on board the sailboat. This one is a 12m Jeanneau Sunshine 38.

Access

Departure
Av. Capitaine Delestrain, 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon. Ponton T01
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Av. Capitaine Delestrain, 66140 Canet-en-Roussillon. Ponton T01
Day 2 - 17h00

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.

Access by plane
The nearest airport isPerpignan
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

The meeting point is in Canet-en-Roussillon (10 km from Perpignan). Take the A9 motorway exit at Perpignan Nord, then follow signs for Barcarès Leucate, and finally 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/person for mandatory provisions.
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Transportation to get to the internship location

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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Pierre

march 2026
Translated from French
A weekend of navigation training that achieved its objectives in a very positive atmosphere. Thank you to Sébastien for his teaching skills and his ability to adapt to the different participants.
Published on 24/03/2026

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Pierre

march 2026
Translated from French
A weekend of navigation training that achieved its objectives in a very positive atmosphere. Thank you to Sébastien for his teaching skills and his ability to adapt to the different participants.
Published on 24/03/2026
The Sébastien team
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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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