Sailing cruise and offshore crossings French Riviera - Corsica 10 days
In summary
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Sports
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Duration10 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationHaute-Corse / Calvi
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions105 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
French
In a few words
Departing from Fréjus , embark on a 10-day sailing cruise course , combining discovery , skill development, offshore sailing, night sailing , and the pleasure of sailing in an exceptional setting. Head towards Corsica and the most beautiful landscapes of the French Riviera , between the Esterel Massif and the wild headlands of Camarat , Taillat , and Lardier , passing by the Îles d'Or : Porquerolles , Port Cros , and Le Levant .
Each stopover offers the opportunity to enjoy the comfortable and welcoming ports of Cavalaire-sur-Mer , Le Lavandou , Hyères, Calvi , or Porquerolles . A highlight of the trip: two semi-offshore crossings from the mainland to Corsica , including night sailing , watches at the helm , and learning offshore navigation skills (keeping a logbook and dead reckoning ).
You'll reach Calvi , then the unspoiled Balagne coastline, all the way to L'Île-Rousse, before returning to Fréjus . An ideal itinerary for improving your sailing skills while enjoying swimming , secluded anchorages , and life on board . All this under the guidance of a qualified and experienced skipper .
The highlights
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Exceptional geographical location - Wild landscapes of nature reserves
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Offshore and night navigation - Watchkeeping
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Departure port in Fréjus served by train and bus - Airports of Nice or Hyères
Photos
Sport
Level
Sailing
The expert's opinion
The crossing from Corsica to the mainland takes between 15 and 30 hours of sailing.
From this perspective, the required experience is that of knowing that one is indeed on a sailboat.
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 9h
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 9h
Management
English
French
With over 100,000 miles of experience in sailing, the sea, coastal and offshore navigation, and a perfect knowledge of the Mediterranean coastline, I am happy to be able to teach cruising sailing and share the pleasure of sailing as a crew.
Merchant Marine Professional - FFV Cruising Instructor - FFV Pleasure Boating Coach within the cruising school.
A motto: "Safety first, so that the pleasure is complete."
Program
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Fréjus / Cavalaire
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your stay begins with provisioning and a presentation of the sailboat . Before setting sail, you'll attend a comprehensive briefing covering safety procedures , points of vigilance on board, and standard checks . After completing the initial harbor maneuvers , you'll depart from Fréjus for the Gulf of Saint-Tropez . During this coastal voyage , you'll sail along Pampelonne Beach and round Cap Camarat , Cap Taillat , and Cap Lardier . During the crossing, you'll practice maintaining a course and heaving to under sail . The day concludes with your arrival in the port of Cavalaire .
Day 1 -
Cavalaire / Port Cros / Porquerolles
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You begin the morning with a theory lesson and a preparatory briefing before practicing your harbor maneuvers . Once at sea, you work on sailing maneuvers , including heaving to . You then enjoy a lunch break at anchor in Port-Cros . In the afternoon, you establish your navigation plan and practice sailing to the next waypoint, incorporating an object retrieval exercise to practice maneuvers in close quarters . The day concludes with a stopover in Porquerolles .
Day 2 -
Porquerolles / Corsica (Calvi)
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h per day
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 9h per day
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The morning begins with a short hike on the island for those who enjoy walking. This is followed by a theory lesson and a comprehensive briefing dedicated to organizing night watches . After practicing safety maneuvers , you begin your offshore navigation . During the crossing, you will practice maintaining the logbook and dead reckoning . The experience continues at sea with night navigation , punctuated by changing watches and night vigils , until your arrival in the port of Calvi .
Days 3 to 4 -
Corsica Calvi
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h per day
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After the night at sea, your day begins with a debriefing of the crossing, followed by time to explore Calvi on a hike or stroll . You'll then attend a theory lesson on navigation rules . In the afternoon, you'll head out for some coastal sailing to fine-tune your sail trim and improve the boat's performance . The day concludes with the return to Calvi .
Days 5 to 6 -
Calvi / Île Rousse / Calvi
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h per day
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You begin the day with a theory lesson followed by a briefing to prepare for your outing at sea. Once on the water, you put your newly acquired skills into practice by performing sailing maneuvers during a coastal navigation session. You focus particularly on optimizing sail trim and finding the boat's balance . The exercise continues by learning how to reef the sails , an essential maneuver for adapting to different wind conditions. Your day concludes with a general and individual debriefing , the ideal time to assess your progress and review your experience.
Days 7 to 8 -
Crossing from Calvi to the Mainland
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A comprehensive briefing details the night watch system, the distribution of roles, and fundamental safety rules . You then practice safety maneuvers to familiarize yourself with the sailboat and develop good reflexes. The day continues with offshore sailing focused on logbook maintenance and dead reckoning to accurately track your course. At night, you participate in a structured night sail centered around taking the watch and nighttime vigil , an ideal experience to become familiar with navigational aids and sailing in the dark. Your journey concludes with arrival in the port of Fréjus .
Days 9 to 10
Note
The route may be modified depending on weather conditions and/or for technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants.
Accommodation
Life on board
You plan the provisioning with the skipper in mind (provisions are taken care of on the first day using the onboard kitty). For the
Everyone participates in tasks on board. Resources must be available on board the boat.
used responsibly. You can recharge your phone.
Portable and able to connect a computer on board when the boat is docked. Account
Given the constraints of the cruise and the tank capacity, the captain
can limit freshwater consumption for toileting. The space on board a
Boat space is limited. Bring your own sleeping bag or sheets.
Access
Check-out time is from 3pm and is adapted to your return schedule.
Go to the starting point
Once there, several options are available to reach Port Fréjus:
- By bus : take line 01 (AggloBus) from the Saint-Raphaël bus station to the Port Fréjus stop (approximately 10 to 15 minutes journey, €2 per ticket).
- By taxi or ride-hailing service : allow approximately five to ten minutes for the journey (between €10 and €15).
- On foot : the port is about a 30-minute walk (2.5 km).
- From Paris (approximately 8.5 hours by car, ~870 km): take the A6 motorway then the A7 southbound, then the A8 (La Provençale) towards Nice. Take exit 38 (Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël) and then follow the signs to Port Fréjus.
- From Nice (approximately 50 minutes drive, ~65 km): take the A8 motorway towards Marseille/Aix-en-Provence, exit at exit 38 (Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël) then follow the direction Port Fréjus.
Price details
The price includes
- The habitable cruising sailboat
- the skipper/professional instructor with a BPJEP CRUISING qualification
- the annex and its engine
- accommodation on board
The price does not include
- Port fees (onboard expenses) - payable locally - mandatory
- Fuel (onboard cash box - allow €10 per engine hour) - payable on site - mandatory
- An individual FFV cruising license is mandatory (if not licensed: €20 valid for the entire calendar year)
- Food (onboard kitty - including the skipper) - to be paid on site - mandatory
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
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.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Bra
Equipment to bring
- Sleeping bag for overnight stays on board
Clothing to bring
- Seawear suitable for the season
- Wax
- closed deck shoes
- Windbreaker
- Polar
