Catamaran sailing course in Hyères – FFV certified school
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / The Golden Islands
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions18.45 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Develop your skills and gain confidence at the helm of a catamaran!
Embark on a three-day sailing trip departing from Hyères, in the heart of the exceptional setting of the Îles d'Or. Designed for sailors wishing to deepen their knowledge after an initial introduction, this Learn to Sail course allows you to progress at your own pace and take a new step towards independence on a catamaran.
Accompanied by a qualified skipper-instructor, you will develop your skills through primarily practical training: sail trimming, course holding, tacking and gybing maneuvers, mooring, anchoring, and basic harbor maneuvers. You will also learn to better understand catamaran behavior, anticipate weather conditions, and actively participate in navigational decisions, all while learning essential safety rules.
As you progress, you'll sail in the waters around Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Île du Levant, depending on the weather conditions. Between sailing, anchoring, and sharing moments, you'll discover the pleasures of life aboard a comfortable catamaran, in an ideal environment to put your new skills into practice.
Take the helm, gain confidence and discover the pleasure of sailing with ever more autonomy.
The highlights
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Progress towards independence
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Practical and personalized learning
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An immersion in the heart of the Golden Islands
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Sport
Level
Sailing
Management
French
I am Camille, a BE sailing instructor and recreational sailing coach with the French Sailing Federation.
Passionate about sailing since my earliest childhood, I taught dinghy sailing and then cruising sailing on monohulls and catamarans. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and putting trainees in real-world situations from the very beginning of the course so they gain confidence and play a genuine role on the boat.
Program
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Boat handover and sailing to Porquerolles
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Your stay begins in the port of Hyères with a safety briefing and an introduction to the sailboat. Once at sea, you practice basic maneuvers such as tacking and gybing to master the various sail trims. Heading towards Porquerolles, you learn chart reading and right-of-way rules. After learning anchoring techniques in a cove for lunch, you end the day with a man-overboard safety drill and an overview of onboard life.
Day 1 -
Technical development and coastal navigation
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You begin this second day with coastal sailing towards Port-Cros or the Giens peninsula. The focus is on maintaining a course and a consistent trajectory. To gain independence, you participate in several workshops: winch handling, tying nautical knots, reefing, and fine-tuning the sails.
Community life revolves around resource management and respect for the marine environment. During a training anchoring exercise, you'll learn how to secure the anchor and anticipate the boat's swing. The day concludes with an analysis of your maneuvers to prepare for the next stage of your training.
Day 2 -
Autonomy and return to the port of Hyères
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
For this final day, you'll set sail for Hyères for a mini-educational challenge. You'll take the helm to manage the planning, maneuvers, and adjustments of the sailboat independently. This is an opportunity to review safety procedures and how to accurately read the waters.
Once safely in port, you'll practice docking maneuvers, including reversing approaches and mooring to buoys. After tidying up the boat, you'll have a personalized debriefing session to review your progress. Your instructor will then advise you on your next steps, whether it's towards a future advanced training course or a cruising trip.
Day 3
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A program tailored to your progress and sailing conditions
Every day at sea is a new learning opportunity! The program and itineraries can be adjusted according to weather conditions and the participants' skill level. Your skipper-instructor will adapt the exercises and maneuvers to promote your progress, boost your confidence, and allow you to fully enjoy your experience in complete safety.
Accommodation
Throughout your voyage, you will be accommodated aboard a catamaran, offering comfortable living spaces ideal for long voyages. Each participant has a private cabin, equipped with a bed and storage for their personal belongings. Couples or people traveling together can share a cabin.
Access
Access to the stay
Starting point of the stay
The meeting point is directly on the quay, near the catamaran, in the port of Hyères (83400). The name of the boat, its exact location, and a map will be provided to you before your arrival to facilitate your boarding.
Free parking is available near the port to park your vehicle for the duration of the internship.
Appointment time
We welcome you at 9:00 am on the quay, where your skipper-trainer will be waiting for you for boarding, presentation of the catamaran and safety briefing before departure.
The internship ends at the port of Hyères , at the same place as the embarkation.
The return is scheduled for around 5:00 PM , weather permitting. A debriefing with your skipper/instructor will allow you to review your progress and the skills acquired during these three days of sailing.
Go to the starting point
Hyères SNCF train station is well served and allows easy access to the port of Hyères, the starting point of your sailing course.
From the train station, allow approximately 10 minutes by car or taxi and 20 minutes by bus to reach the port.
Price details
The price includes
Internship price: 490 EUR
- Supervision by a state-certified instructor
- A comprehensive training program adapted to the trainee's level: maneuvers, adjustments, safety, navigation
- Regulatory safety equipment
- Accommodation on board the sailboat for the entire duration of the internship
- Full use of the boat: galley, berths, navigation and safety equipment
- Gas, onboard consumables and final cleaning
- Port and administrative formalities are handled by the school.
- Internship certificate issued at the end of the training
Mandatory package 120 EUR
- Cabin bedding
- Provisions (3 meals per day except breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day)
- FFV Insurance
- Application fees
The price does not include
- Overnight stay in port or on a buoy during the stay
- Transport to and from the port of departure
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 jackets
- All the safety equipment
Equipment to bring
- Polarized sunglasses with cord
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Neck warmer, lightweight windbreaker
- Soft bag (not a hard-shell suitcase)
- Waterproof bags
- Headlamp, reusable water bottle, personal toiletry kit
Clothing to bring
- Waterproof jacket and overalls (windproof outfit)
- Fleece or lightweight down jacket
- Technical base layers and breathable t-shirts
- Loose trousers and shorts
- White-soled shoes, work boots depending on the weather
- Beanie, cap, sailing gloves
- Change of clothes, swimsuit, microfiber towel
