Sailing Exploration Course "Levels 1 and 2", 3 days, Côte Vermeille
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationPyrénées-Orientales / Occitanie
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions29.3 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Listen to the song of the wind calling you towards the great blue, cast off the moorings, take the helm, hoist the mainsail, tighten the jib, let the journey begin and fill you with joyful memories.
More than just a sailing course, we offer a cruise focused on the pleasure and discovery of sailing. Aboard BAMAKO, our Sun Fast 37, you'll enjoy a comfortable and safe mode of transport that will inspire you to explore further.
We will sail peacefully along the coast, without striving for performance, to fully enjoy the marine environment. Beginners (level 1) will discover their first sensations, while more experienced sailors (level 2) will consolidate their skills.
This trip will take you along the Catalan coast to the most charming ports (Collioure, Cadaqués, or Leucate, Gruissan...), but above all it will awaken in you the sensations necessary for your learning.
The highlights
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An initiatory journey to discover or validate essential maneuvers
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The pleasures of a cruise, without the apprehension of the open sea
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The mildness of late summer in Catalan country
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Sport
Level
Sailing
The expert's opinion
Level 1: You will discover the basics of navigation: using the sails and the tiller to steer the sailboat, understanding the action of the wind on the sails, experiencing your first sensations at sea and adopting the right reflexes.
Particular attention will be paid to safety, reading the elements and respecting the fragile marine environment.
Level 2: You will learn to sail at all points of sail, linking essential maneuvers with ease. You will discover how to adapt the settings to the weather conditions.
We will cover map reading and understanding the sky to navigate towards autonomy.
In figures
Sailing
- Average duration/day: 6h30
Management
French
Your instructor, a qualified BPJEPS coach, will provide instruction calmly and attentively, with a focused and zen-like approach. Our teaching method is fun and engaging, based on a combination of theoretical input, hands-on practice, and repetition.
Program
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Welcome, preparation and first outings
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your instructor for a friendly introduction and settling-in period. After discussing your expectations and reviewing the weather forecast together, we will establish the sailing itinerary for your stay. Then, we will finalize the boat's provisioning according to everyone's preferences.
Next, you will receive a safety briefing. The boat inspection will be carried out, but will be accompanied by an instructional presentation.
We will have a quick lunch together, our goal being to leave the port at 1 p.m., depending on the weather conditions.
These preparations will give way to teaching as we sail towards our first stopover (port or anchorage) for a first night on board.
Day 1 -
Navigation
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The following days will be entirely dedicated to your progress, alternating between theoretical instruction and practical exercises on routes leading to specific stopovers. We adapt the pace of the sailing days according to individual expectations and weather conditions.
Day 2 -
Recent navigation
- Activity Sailing
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
On the last day we will head back to our port of departure, focusing on the application of the skills covered, with the aim of releasing you before 6 p.m. after a quick tidy-up of the boat.
Day 3
Note
Our boats are well-equipped racing/cruising yachts. You will be accommodated in shared double cabins; space is limited but sufficient for comfortable living on board. Meals will be prepared and eaten together in the saloon. A bathroom with a sink, shower, and toilet is available. Stopovers will be in port or at anchor, depending on individual preferences and weather conditions.
In this small space, kindness will be essential and respect for the house rules will be mandatory. You will need to bring only the bare essentials in a soft bag; a list will be provided so you don't forget anything.
Accommodation
There will be a maximum of four trainees on board, and we will share the space offered by Bamako, which consists of three double cabins and a convertible saloon. We always find a way to ensure we can share this time together, and especially sleep peacefully.
We will share meals and their preparation in the mess hall. The bathroom consists of a toilet, a sink and a shower.
Access
Arrival the day before from 6pm is possible on request, contact us for more details, as is an additional night.
Go to the starting point
A bus service provides a link between Perpignan train station and Saint Cyprien.
Elne train station is only 6km from the port.
If you are coming from the "north" via the motorway, take the Leucate exit and then follow the sea to Saint Cyprien, you will enjoy the scenery between sea and mountain.
Free parking available.
Price details
The price includes
- The instructor's training and supervision services
- Boarding the sailboat
- Accommodation on board in a double cabin
- Fuel
The price does not include
- Transportation costs
- The mandatory onboard kitty for ports and provisions is approximately €20 per day per person.
- The FFV Sailing Passport (€15) or the FFV Club License (€73) is mandatory due to our affiliation with the French Sailing Federation (FF Voile). This license is valid for all other FFV training courses during the calendar year and must be paid directly to the service 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.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- A sleeping bag
- A fitted sheet
- A pillowcase
- A towel
- A water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- An individual pharmacy
- A waterproof headlamp
- Environmentally friendly hygiene products
Clothing to bring
In your luggage (which will not be a hard-sided suitcase, but rather a soft bag), you will take:
- A cap
- A pair of sea gloves
- Warm clothing (at least a fleece)
- A waterproof jacket and trousers
- Boat shoes
They traveled with us
The Vincent team
Our local expert is a cruising sailing school that teaches sailing from the perspective of recreational sailors and racers. They share their passion in an atmosphere that combines relaxation and precision. A single instructor, Vincent, ensures that the learning pace is adapted to each student. The agency offers 3- to 7-day sailing courses departing from Saint-Cyprien, for all levels, in French. They favor intermediate sailors and welcome diverse crews.
