In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationFrance / Normandy
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions11.36 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
German
Italian
In a few words
This participatory sailing cruise with three double cabins is aimed at people with or without sailing experience who wish to gain practical experience in navigation in an original way.
Departing from Le Havre Marina. Stopovers in Deauville, Honfleur or Fécamp on Saturday evening.
Crew members participate in sailing maneuvers, guided by a sailing instructor, and in daily life on board. A tasting of three wines is planned for Friday and Saturday evenings, each featuring a different vineyard. Wine-related activities will enhance the evenings on board.
The price includes the provision of the boat, the sailing instructor, wine-related activities, tastings (3 wines per evening), meals, nights on board, consumables (diesel, gas, batteries...), port fees and insurance.
The highlights
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Learn or rediscover cruising sailing with instruction for all levels
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A convivial evening filled with wine tasting and discovery
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An affordable all-inclusive package
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Max - verified review - may 2026
Max - verified review - may 2026
Sport
Level
Sailing
The expert's opinion
Open to all levels. Participants first learn the maneuvers and handling of the sailboat, then everything related to navigation (reading charts, tides, currents, planning a course...) and, for those who have the level, the path towards autonomy.
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 7h
Management
English
German
Italian
Federal sailing instructor for cruising, I have been teaching sailing on cruising boats for 15 years.
As a specialist in wines and Champagnes, I organize tours in the vineyards of France and tastings.
Program
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Evening tasting
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Wine tasting and dinner on board.
Day 1 -
Navigation
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Sailing during the day and wine tasting in the evening.
People participate in the maneuvers and can learn to navigate using a map.
Steering, tacking, jibing, reefing, spinnaker depending on wind conditions.
Use of navigation tools (GPS, VHF, nautical charts and rules, compass...)
Arrival at the port and exploration of the city.
Evening tasting of three wines and dinner on board.
Day 2 -
Navigation
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Sailing back to the harbor with participation in maneuvers as the day before.
Day 3
Note
The times indicated are approximate and depend, of course, on the wind, as do the stages. On Saturday evening, we will be in Fécamp, Honfleur, Deauville, Courseulles or Ouistreham, depending on the wind conditions.
Accommodation
Three double cabins.
Accommodation is in the sailboat, with double cabins, one at the front and two at the rear.
Access
Meet on Friday evening at 7pm in front of the harbor master's office and the toilets at the marina.
Go to the starting point
List of equipment to bring
Sleeping bag, oilskins (top and bottom), boots, deck shoes or tennis shoes, warm sweater or fleece and spare jeans, sunglasses, hat or cap, gloves depending on the season. Sunscreen in summer, all in a bag (no suitcase).
If you don't have boots or raincoats, the best thing to do is bring sneakers that can get wet, and a waterproof and windproof jacket, with trousers like sports or hiking pants.
Price details
The price includes
- The provision of the boat
- The sailing instructor
- Wine tasting activities
- The tastings - 3 wines per evening -
- Meals
- Nights on board
- Consumables (diesel, gas, batteries...)
- Shipping costs
The price does not include
- Transportation to Le Havre and personal expenses.
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
- Life jacket, harness.
Equipment to bring
Sleeping bag, towel.
Protective cream in summer, all in a bag (no suitcase).
Clothing to bring
Oilcloth top and bottom, boots, deck shoes or tennis shoes, warm sweater or fleece and spare jeans, sunglasses, hat or cap, sailing gloves.
They traveled with us
Max
- 48 ans
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may 2026
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