Catamaran sailing course: crossing the Mediterranean
In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationSouth Corsica / Propriano
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AgeFrom 18 - 79 years
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CO₂-Emissions41.6 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Embark on an unforgettable maritime adventure between Corsica and the mainland during a sailing course . Set sail from Propriano aboard a Lagoon cruising catamaran (models 40, 42, 450, or 46) and complete a 120-nautical-mile offshore crossing to Marseille, guided by a skipper who is also a state-certified sailing instructor . This course will allow you to enhance your sailing skills , particularly night navigation and watchkeeping at sea .
In addition to the crossing, you'll enjoy an itinerary punctuated by coastal stops along the most beautiful Corsican and Mediterranean shores, from Le Lavandou to the Calanques of Marseille . This format offers a balance between technical learning and the pleasure of sailing , in a friendly atmosphere limited to a maximum of 7 crew members . Ideal for enriching your experience and completing a key milestone in your sailing journey!
The highlights
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Crossing Corsica - Continent by sail
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Embark on a comfortable Lagoon catamaran: 4 cabins
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Prime stopovers, an offshore crossing and night sailing all in one course
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Sport
Level
Sailing
The expert's opinion
This sailing course on a cruising catamaran is designed for those wishing to discover sailing or quickly improve their skills in an environment that combines instruction, relaxation, and exploration. You can participate in this course as a beginner or if you already have sailing experience and wish to expand your knowledge.
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 7h30
Management
Supervision provided by a professional FFV instructor.
Professional Skipper / FFV Sailing Instructor
Program
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Propriano, Corsica
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Welcome to Propriano and provisioning arrangements. Meet the other crew members and your skipper. We advise you to arrive at 3 pm. If you arrive later, boarding will take place at anchor.
Day 1 -
Gulf of Girolata, Corsica
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
First legs and heading north along the west coast of Corsica: the Calanques of Piana, the Scandola nature reserve offer you a magnificent setting for learning and discovery.
Day 2 -
Scandola, Corsica
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Depending on sea conditions, you will either set sail to make the Corsica-Mainland crossing or extend your voyage towards Scandola.
Day 3 -
Crossing to the French Riviera
- Transportation Boat - 20h
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 24h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The long-awaited moment! The crossing and its night navigation. The crew's life settles into the rhythm of the watches. You'll likely have the chance to cross paths with the cetaceans that live between Corsica and the mainland. Keep your eyes peeled!
Day 4 -
Porquerolles or further west
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
"Land ahoy." After your crossing, you'll stop in the Porquerolles or Port Cros area. The program will be tailored to the weather and the group's preferences; possible stops include Bandol, Sanary, or La Ciotat.
Day 5 -
The Calanques
- Transportation Boat - 06h - 40kmper day
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h per day
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
An enchanting setting for another day of sailing and a night at anchor in the Calanques.
Days 6 to 7 -
Marseille
- Transportation Boat - 01h
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your Corsica-Mainland sailing course concludes after a final night and a coffee together on board. Disembarkation at 9:00 am at Port Corbières in the L'Estaque district of Marseille.
Day 8
Note
- Transfers and travel expenses not included
- Suggested itinerary subject to change depending on sea conditions
- Provisioning and meals are managed and prepared by the crew members; you are all invited to participate in life on board in addition to sailing.
The onboard expenses cover food, fuel, and any port fees.
- Accommodation on our boats is offered on a shared double cabin basis (private cabin option available for solo travelers)
Accommodation
For the entire duration of the internship, you will be accommodated in a shared double cabin on board a catamaran sailboat. It is possible to reserve a private cabin (optional).
Our Lagoon catamarans feature four double cabins with private bathrooms. The catamarans are equipped with all the necessary safety, cooking, and comfort equipment to ensure a comfortable and safe stay.
*Cabin photos are not contractual; interior layout may vary depending on the model and year of your catamaran.
Access
Boarding from Propriano marina. Disembarkation in Marseille, Port Corbières.
Go to the starting point
We advise you to take a ferry from Marseille, Toulon or Nice which will take you directly to the port of Propriano, check on Corsica linea: www.corsicalinea.com.
By plane, you have Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte airport, shuttle organization to get to the port of Propriano (allow approximately €50 extra).
Price details
The price includes
- Boat rental with professional skipper
- Boat insurance
- Bed linens and towels
- The final cleaning of the boat.
The price does not include
- Onboard expenses: budget approximately €30 per day per person (fuel costs, port and mooring fees, and food and drink on board)
- Round-trip group transfers from the airport on the day of embarkation and disembarkation
- Your one-way plane or ferry ticket
- Your restaurant bills and personal expenses
- Option to privatize your cabin, supplement of €395 per person
- The FFV Sailing Passport (Mandatory: €20 per person)
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 to bring
- 1 dish towel per person and wooden clothespins
- A flashlight or headlamp
- A pair of sunglasses
- Sleeping bag liner in addition to the onboard linen
- Sunscreen
- Your tablet, if you usually use it for browsing
- Culinary specialties or games
- 12V phone charger (cigarette lighter/USB)
Clothing to bring
- Quarter jacket or rain jacket
- Shoes with white or soft soles (no black soles, nor dress shoes)
- Swimsuit
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