• Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
  • Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille
Marseille

Catamaran sailing course, level 4 skipper, in Marseille

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In summary

  • Sports
    Sailing
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Expert

    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
    Bouches-du-Rhône / Marseille
  • Age
    From 18 - 80 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    80.1 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

Want to skipper a sailboat independently? Then this "skipper" level sailing course on a catamaran (equivalent to FFV levels 3/4 ) is for you! Develop your sailing skills during this course and enjoy your stay aboard a comfortable and easy-to-handle Lagoon catamaran. You'll set sail to discover a Mediterranean sailing area between the Calanques of Marseille and the Îles d'Or ( Porquerolles, Port-Cros ). Welcome to one of the most beautiful sailing areas in France ! You'll validate your FFV learning levels and the miles sailed thanks to the personalized instruction of your professional sailing instructor .

This course is intended for people aiming for autonomy in sailing a sailboat with a view to a rental or purchase project, or simply to complete their knowledge .

The highlights

  • A state-certified sailing instructor specializing in catamaran courses
  • Learning to sail on a Lagoon 40 catamaran: a comfortable and safe boat
  • A maximum of 6 trainees for personalized and effective teaching
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Sport

Level

Sailing

Expert

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 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.

The expert's opinion

This internship is aimed at people at the end of their training program seeking autonomy for rental or purchase projects.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average distance/day: 45 km

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Moniteur Marseille

Supervision provided by a professional FFV instructor.

During this course, you will be accompanied by a state-certified instructor. You will cover these aspects of navigation:

  1. Sailing maneuvers (heaving to, tacking, gybing, reefing, man overboard)
  2. Engine maneuvers
  3. Boat handover, safety inventory (checklist), rigging inspection
  4. Management of entry and exit from anchorages and ports (day and night)
  5. Relationship with the harbor master's office and other boaters
  6. VHF
  7. Safety and medical issues on board
  8. Onboard electronics (depth sounder, GPS, AIS, autopilot)
  9. The role of the captain and crew management
  10. The responsibility of the captain
  11. The choice of route
  12. Weather, maps and onboard electronics
  13. Weather routing
  14. Navigation without onboard electronics (positioning, locating and steering without electronics, map/landscape consistency check)
  15. Mechanical
  16. Improving common sense at sea, raising environmental awareness, managing grey and black water tanks

Management

Security

  1. VHF
  2. Security
  3. Weather, maps and onboard electronics
  4. Common sense at sea and ecological awareness
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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    Marseille

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

    Welcome to Marseille for your "skipper" level sailing course on a cruising catamaran. Marseille, with its commercial, passenger, and marina ports, as well as its status as an Olympic city for the sailing events of the Paris 2024 Games, is an essential stopover. You will embark from the port of Corbières, in the harbor of Marseille, with access to the boat from 2 pm.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 7

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

Departure
Port Corbières, Marseille, France
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Port Corbières, Marseille, France
Day 7 - 17h00

Boarding and disembarking from Port Corbières in Marseille.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare SNCF de Marseille Saint-Charles

We recommend using a taxi or tram to reach the port.

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport Marseille-Provence

Marseille Provence Airport is located less than 20km from Port Corbières

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Parking option available in Port Corbières (Option €50 for the duration of the internship)

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Your catamaran sailing course, taught by a state-certified sailing instructor specializing in catamaran sailing schools.
  2. Your accommodation on board in a shared double cabin
  3. Validation of your level and the number of miles covered during the habitable catamaran course
  4. The final cleaning of the catamaran

The price does not include

  1. The onboard kitty: approximately €180 per trainee, depending on your provisioning, fuel, and port costs - mandatory
  2. The 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 ( payable to the provider)
  3. Transportation to get to the catamaran
  4. Your personal costs and expenses
  5. Onboard bedding: €40 ( payable to the provider)

Options

  1. 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.


FFV sailing passport (Mandatory if you do not have an FFV license).


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. Flippers
  2. Masks
  3. Tubas

Equipment to bring

  1. Flashlight or headlamp
  2. Shoes with white or soft soles (no black soles, nor dress shoes)
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Sleeping bag liner in addition to the onboard linen
  5. Your tablet, if you usually use it for browsing
  6. Culinary specialties or games
  7. 12V phone charger (cigarette lighter/USB)
  8. 1 dish towel per person
  9. Wooden clothespins

Clothing to bring

  1. Quarter jacket or rain jacket
  2. Swimsuit
  3. Sweater
  4. Comfortable clothes

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4,5/5
(2 reviews)
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h

henri - 45 ans

october 2026 In a group
Translated from French
A sporting and highly educational stay
Published on 30/10/2026
J

Julien - 44 ans

may 2026 In a group
Translated from French
This enriching training course allowed me to gain confidence in sailing and managing a cruising catamaran. The instruction was excellent, and the various situations encountered during the week were very instructive, both in terms of maneuvers and managing life on board. However, I regret a lack of clarity regarding the achievable certification levels, given the type of boat used (Lagoon 40) and the objectives presented before the training (skipper). Furthermore, with eight people on board, the available space and individual practice time were sometimes limited, which can reduce learning opportunities for everyone.
Published on 01/06/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French
Hello Julien, It's a pleasure to have you back here. We've taken note of your feedback on the sailing course and understand your disappointment regarding certain key aspects of your experience. We're sorry that the lack of clarity regarding the assessment objectives and the boat's capabilities may have hindered your learning. We invite you to contact us directly so we can discuss these points in more detail. The Decathlon Travel Team

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,5/5
(2 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
h

henri - 45 ans

october 2026 In a group
Translated from French
A sporting and highly educational stay
Published on 30/10/2026
J

Julien - 44 ans

may 2026 In a group
Translated from French
This enriching training course allowed me to gain confidence in sailing and managing a cruising catamaran. The instruction was excellent, and the various situations encountered during the week were very instructive, both in terms of maneuvers and managing life on board. However, I regret a lack of clarity regarding the achievable certification levels, given the type of boat used (Lagoon 40) and the objectives presented before the training (skipper). Furthermore, with eight people on board, the available space and individual practice time were sometimes limited, which can reduce learning opportunities for everyone.
Published on 01/06/2026
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French
Hello Julien, It's a pleasure to have you back here. We've taken note of your feedback on the sailing course and understand your disappointment regarding certain key aspects of your experience. We're sorry that the lack of clarity regarding the assessment objectives and the boat's capabilities may have hindered your learning. We invite you to contact us directly so we can discuss these points in more detail. The Decathlon Travel Team
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4.6/5 (66 reviews) • 54 stays
Our local partner offers cruises and sailing courses on comfortable catamarans, allowing you to sail in some of the world's most beautiful sailing areas. With departures from Marseille, Ajaccio, Split, Athens, the Grenadines, the Seychelles, and French Polynesia, they welcome 2,500 crew members and passengers each year. Whether you're a beginner looking to discover catamaran sailing or want to hone your skills, you're welcome aboard. Our local partner's team, primarily French-speaking, will be delighted to assist participants in French throughout their maritime adventure.
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