• Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques
  • Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques
  • Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques
  • Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques
  • Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques
  • Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques
  • Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques
The Calanques / Marseille

Weekend sailing trip in Marseille in the Calanques

Réf : UFMZMF

In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Sailing
    Beginner
    For those who have never sailed and wish to discover sailing over a short weekend.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to complete their Level 1 "first tacks" certification and discover the various crew roles and basic maneuvers.
    Confirmed
    For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.
    Advanced
    For those who have already completed a 4- or 5-day advanced training course at an FFV-affiliated center. You have already sailed for more than 10 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, and course tracking (including dead reckoning). A coastal boating license and an FRR (radio certificate) are not mandatory but are recommended.
    Expert
    For those who have already completed an intermediate-level course (*stage évolution*) at an FFV-affiliated center. You have sailed for more than 20 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in: docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, course tracking and dead reckoning, and watch-keeping. OR For those capable of single-handed maneuvers (reefing, tacking, gybing) or who have sailed as skipper (charter or private). The coastal license, CRR (Short Range Certificate), and offshore license are recommended for this level but are not mandatory.
  • Destination
    The Calanques / Marseille
  • Age
    From 18 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    26.7 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

Discover the joys of cruising during a weekend in the Mediterranean , departing from Marseille , aboard a comfortable catamaran perfectly suited for learning. Led by a certified FFV instructor , this FFV1 level course – Introduction/Discovery – will allow you to acquire the basics of sailing : maneuvers, sail trimming, and understanding the marine environment, all in complete safety .

For two days and two nights , experience a complete immersion at sea, punctuated by life on board and practical training. You'll sail in a remarkable natural setting, between the Frioul Islands and the wild landscapes of the Calanques National Park , offering ideal conditions for improvement while enjoying exceptional panoramas.

This trip combines learning , the pleasure of sailing , and a digital detox , for an accessible and enriching first experience. An ideal maritime getaway to gently discover sailing and gain independence.


The highlights

  • A state-certified sailing instructor (BE), specializing in courses on habitable catamarans
  • An introduction to sailing over a weekend course on a LIPARI 41 catamaran
  • A maximum of six trainees for personalized learning and comfort on the boat
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Sport

Level

Sailing

Beginner

Levels

Sailing
Beginner
For those who have never sailed and wish to discover sailing over a short weekend.
Intermediate
For those wishing to complete their Level 1 "first tacks" certification and discover the various crew roles and basic maneuvers.
Confirmed
For those who have completed an FFV-affiliated sailing course within the past two years, OR for those who have sailed for more than five days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length within the past year, having participated in routine maneuvers and docking operations.
Advanced
For those who have already completed a 4- or 5-day advanced training course at an FFV-affiliated center. You have already sailed for more than 10 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, and course tracking (including dead reckoning). A coastal boating license and an FRR (radio certificate) are not mandatory but are recommended.
Expert
For those who have already completed an intermediate-level course (*stage évolution*) at an FFV-affiliated center. You have sailed for more than 20 days on a sailboat over 8 meters in length, having participated in: docking maneuvers, sail trimming, chart navigation, course tracking and dead reckoning, and watch-keeping. OR For those capable of single-handed maneuvers (reefing, tacking, gybing) or who have sailed as skipper (charter or private). The coastal license, CRR (Short Range Certificate), and offshore license are recommended for this level but are not mandatory.
For those who have never sailed and wish to discover sailing over a short weekend.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 5h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Welcome to Marseille and the start of your sailing initiation

    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Welcome aboard our comfortable catamaran! Marseille, France's largest port city and one of the most iconic in the Mediterranean, welcomes you. With its commercial, marina, and passenger ports, as well as its role as an Olympic city for the sailing events of the Paris 2024 Games, Marseille is a must-see destination! Your introductory sailing weekend in the Mediterranean begins at 4:00 PM from Port Corbières, in the Bay of Marseille.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 2

This trip takes place aboard a Lagoon catamaran, which has four double cabins with private bathrooms. The catamaran is equipped with all the necessary safety, cooking, and comfort equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe stay.

Access

Departure
Port Corbières, Marseille
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Port Corbières, Marseille
Day 3 - 17h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Marseille Saint-Charles
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay Find out about parking options nearby

Parking in Marseille costs approximately €50 per week.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision by an FFV instructor
  2. Accommodation on board the boat in a shared double cabin
  3. Validation of your FFV1 level
  4. Boat insurance

The price does not include

  1. Participation in the onboard kitty, estimated at €60 per trainee depending on the costs of provisions, fuel and port - mandatory ( to be paid on site)
  2. Onboard bedding: €40 ( payable on site , but please specify this when booking )
  3. FFV sailing passport (mandatory if you do not have an FFV license, valid for all your other FFV training courses until 31/12/2026): €20 ( to be paid on site)
  4. Transport to the port
  5. Personal expenses

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Clément team
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Notre partenaire local propose des croisières et des stages de voile sur des catamarans habitables, permettant de naviguer dans les plus belles zones du monde. Avec des départs depuis Marseille, Ajaccio, Split, Athènes, les Grenadines, les Seychelles et la Polynésie, il accueille chaque année 2 500 équipiers et passagers.

Que le voyageur souhaite découvrir la voile en catamaran ou se perfectionner, il est le bienvenu à bord. Les équipes de notre partenaire local, majoritairement francophones, se feront une joie d'accompagner les participants en français tout au long de leur aventure maritime.
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