Level 2 advanced training course in cruising catamaran sailing in Marseille
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationBouches-du-Rhône / Marseille
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AgeFrom 18 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions82.7 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Come and complete your Level 2 (FFV2) sailing qualification aboard a magnificent, spacious, and comfortable Lagoon catamaran . Departing from Marseille , you'll sail in the Mediterranean, along the French Riviera , an ideal sailing area offering varied conditions for rapid progress.
Guided by a qualified and passionate catamaran sailing instructor , you'll progress within a small group for personalized instruction. The goal: to gain independence and mastery in all aspects of sailing. You'll work on maneuvers under sail and power , anchoring techniques, harbor entry and exit, and crew coordination.
This course offers the opportunity to combine active learning with hands- on experience at sea , in a friendly and safe environment. Every maneuver becomes second nature, every outing a new opportunity to develop your skills.
The highlights
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A state-certified sailing instructor, specializing in liveaboard catamaran courses
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Learning on a Lagoon 42 catamaran, a comfortable and safe boat
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4 to 6 trainees maximum
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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: 6h
- Average distance/day: 38 km
Management
French
Supervision provided by a professional FFV instructor.
You will be accompanied by a state-certified sailing instructor. During this course, you will cover these aspects of sailing:
- Sailing maneuvers (Heaving to, tacking, gybing, reefing, man overboard).
- Engine maneuvers
- Management of entry and exit from anchorages and ports
- Relationship with the harbour master's office and other boaters
- Etc.
Program
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Marseille
- Activity Sailing
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Welcome to Marseille for your sailing course on a keelboat. An Olympic city for the sailing events of the Paris 2024 Games, Marseille is an essential stopover with its commercial, passenger, and leisure ports. You'll embark from 2 pm onwards from the port of Corbières, in the bay of Marseille.
Day 1 -
Calanques of Marseille
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 40 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your first day of sailing on a cruising catamaran begins with a crossing of the Bay of Marseille, the site of the 2024 Olympic sailing events. You'll sail along the Calanques National Park, where you'll stop for lunch and a swim. You'll then continue your cruise eastward. The first night will be spent at anchor in the Port-Miou cove.
Day 2 -
Sanary-sur-mer
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 40 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The sailing course on a cruising catamaran continues eastward along the rugged, dramatic coastline. You'll pass the Bec de l'Aigle (Eagle's Beak), famous for its signal station well-known to sailors. In the evening, you'll stop in the traditional Mediterranean port of Sanary-sur-Mer.
Day 3 -
Port-Cros
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 60 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The sailing course on a cruising catamaran continues towards the Hyères Islands, also known as the Golden Islands, true jewels of our coastline. After rounding Cap Sicié, you'll stop for lunch in Langoustiers Bay. In the early afternoon, you'll resume your course and stop at Port-Cros, weather permitting.
Day 4 -
Porquerolles
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 35 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Head west to begin your return to Marseille. You'll stop for an anchorage and a swim at Cap Bénat. In the evening, you'll stop at the port of Porquerolles, a village that's very popular during the day, but reserved for a select few and sailors in the evening. We recommend having dinner in the village square, unless you prefer to enjoy your catamaran for a night at anchor.
Day 5 -
Return to Marseille via the Calanques and the Frioul Islands
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Distance 90 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You continue your training, reviewing specific points with your instructor. Then, a final stop for the night at anchor or in the port of Frioul in the Marseille harbor.
Day 6 -
Marseille
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The final day of your advanced catamaran sailing course is here, offering the opportunity to work on the last few points and refine your skills alongside your sailing instructor. You'll then lower the sails upon arrival at the port of Corbières. Your course concludes at 5:00 PM.
Day 7
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 and disembarking from Port Corbières in Marseille.
Go to the starting point
We recommend that you reach the port by taxi or by tram + walking.
Parking option available in Port Corbières (Option €50 for the duration of the internship)
Price details
The price includes
- Your liveaboard catamaran course taught by a state-certified sailing instructor, a specialist in catamaran sailing schools
- Your accommodation on board in a shared double cabin
- Validation of your level and the number of miles covered during the habitable catamaran course
- The final cleaning of the catamaran
The price does not include
- The onboard kitty: approximately €180 per trainee depending on your provisioning, fuel and port costs - mandatory (to be paid on site)
- 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)
- Transportation to get to the catamaran
- Your personal costs and expenses
- Onboard bedding: €40 ( payable to the provider)
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.
FFV Sailing Passport (Required 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
- Flippers
- Masks
- Tubas
Equipment to bring
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Shoes with white or soft soles (no black soles, nor dress shoes)
- Sunglasses
- Sleeping bag liner in addition to the onboard linen
- Your tablet, if you usually use it for browsing
- Culinary specialties or games
- 12V phone charger (cigarette lighter/USB)
- 1 dish towel per person
- Wooden clothespins
Clothing to bring
- Quarter jacket or rain jacket
- Swimsuit
- Sweater
- Comfortable clothes
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