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Learn to sail in the Mediterranean!

Points of sail, sail adjustments, manoeuvres, seamanship... South of France

  • Sailing course

Learn to sail in the Mediterranean!

  • 8 days, 7 nights
  • Embarking Bormes les Mimosas (France)

Embark on an 8-day coastal course in the Mediterranean basin! The coastline of the French Riviera is perfect for learning to sail and discovering the region. You will work out the itinerary with your professional trainer and set off (depending on the weather conditions) eastwards to Cannes and the Lerins Islands or westwards to Marseille and the Frioul Islands. Daily sailing will allow you to gain autonomy and acquire the fundamentals of sailing.

Please note: This course is offered in French. The skippers have notions of English but are not fluent.

Cruise Highlights

  • Learn or improve your sailing skills on the French Riviera
  • Adapt your sailing area to the conditions
  • Learn manoeuvres under sail and in port
4.6 · 29 reviews

Prices

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Wed 23 Sep
Wed 30 Sep 2026
Wed 30 Sep
Wed 07 Oct 2026
Shared Double Cabin
Price per person incl. VAT
1 270 €
1 270 €
Double cabin for single use
Price per person incl. VAT
1 870 €
1 870 €

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Price includes

  • Accommodation in a double cabin to share
  • Services of the instructor (state qualified)
  • Bedding (bed sheet and pillowcase)
  • Boat insurance
  • Cleaning at the end of the course
  • "Sailing Pass" - French Sailing Federation Sailing Pass (valid for the year of purchase)

Price does not include

  • Transport to the base
  • Board (food, stopover expenses) and consumables (water, gas, fuel): about 150€ /person
  • Sleeping bag or top sheet
  • Towels and beach towels

Your Boat

  • RM 1180
  • 3 total cabins
  • 6 people max
  • 1 crew members

Your course will take place on board a powerful RM 1180, voted Sailboat of the Year 2020 thanks to its remarkable performance and innovative design! Its unique hull shape was inspired by ocean racing yachts.
You will be sailing on a twin-keel version, equipped with a carbon mast and a double steering wheel. On deck, the fittings have been carefully positioned to ensure smooth manoeuvring and optimum safety. RM has also focused on comfort on board! You will be surprised by the brightness and the common living space. All these facilities will allow you to learn sailing or improve your skills in the best conditions.

To note: on certain departure dates, this course can be operated on board a POGO 12.50 or a POGO 36.

  • Boat
  • Ready to take the helm?
  • A functional and fully equipped kitchen
  • A boat that perfectly combines comfort and performance at sea
  • How about trying out the tidal calculations?
  • Mainsail (3 reefs)
  • Equipped galley
  • Furling genoa and staysail
  • Solar panel
  • Gennaker on furler
  • Watermaker
  • Spinnaker with sock
  • Dinghy
  • Carbon mast
  • Nautical charts and guides
  • Double steering wheel
Layout

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

Cabin

With its 3 cabins, this sailing boat can accommodate up to 6 passengers and 1 trainer. You will share your cabin with one of your crew members. A bathroom with toilet and shower is also at your disposal.

Itinerary of your cruise

The Mediterranean basin is the ideal place to learn to sail amidst sublime landscapes. You will establish your programme at the beginning of the cruise, according to everyone's expectations and objectives.

Map
South of France

DAY 1 : Bormes-les-Mimosas
Meet at 4pm in the port of Bormes-les-Mimosas for your boarding. Once on board, you will meet your trainer and your crew members, and go around the boat. The skipper will present you with the different possibilities of stopovers according to the weather forecast. You will then discuss your course objectives: discovering the points of sail, perfecting your sail settings, revising port manoeuvres, etc.

DAY 2 to 7 : Sailing
You hoist the sails and set course for your first stopover. This will be an opportunity to put into practice the various points discussed the day before with your trainer.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the stops you will make during your crossing:

  • Stops in the Calanques: The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region is full of calanques, each one as beautiful as the next. You may discover the Calanque Pinet, the Calanque de Porto Fino, the Calanque de la Tripe, the beach of the Grande Calanque and many others by following the coast towards the south. Most are only accessible by sea.

  • Les îles du Frioul, form an archipelago composed of 4 islands: Pomègues, Ratonneau, If and Tiboulen, belonging to the 7th arrondissement of Marseille. Each of them has its own history and is home to an important flora in the middle of a wild nature.
    • Pomègues is the largest island of the archipelago. It is particularly wild and home to many corners of paradise... The Calanques de la Crine or de l'Escondelle are among the most beautiful pearls of the island. The tower of the island Pomègues and the battery of Semaphore will offer you magnificent panoramas.
    • Ratonneau is connected to the island Pomègues by the dike Berry. It is known for its hospital, named "l'hôpital Caroline" in honour of the Italian duchess Marie Caroline de Bourbon who stayed there in quarantine before marrying Charles Ferdinand d'Artois (son of Charles X). At the top of the island, you will find Fort Ratonneau overlooking the beautiful cove of Sainte-Estève.
    • If is an islet whose fortress was built in the sixteenth century on the orders of Francis I to protect access to the port of Marseille. It was essentially used as a prison from which no one seemed to be able to escape except perhaps, Edmond Dantes, the famous hero of the Comte de Monte-Cristo written by Alexandre Dumas.
    • Tiboulen is located in the west of the archipelago. It is a 30 metre high islet topped by a green traffic light with 3 flashes per 12 seconds and visible up to 7 nautical miles away!

  • The Lerins Islands lie opposite the bay of Cannes. This archipelago with its green colours is composed of the islands of Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat. Each of them is accompanied by an uninhabited islet, respectively the islet of Tradelière and the islet Saint-Ferréol.
    • Sainte-Marguerite is home to a state-owned forest of Aleppo pines and eucalyptus as well as an ornithological reserve present on the Pointe du Batéguier (to the west of the island). The whole is overlooked by the Royal Fort of Sainte-Marguerite. It was very quickly diverted from its initial vocation of defence to become a state prison. It was here that the mysterious man in the Sea Mask was locked up... It has since been transformed into a Museum of the Sea gathering underwater remains but also terrestrial ones (shipwrecks, Roman cities...).
    • Saint-Honorat owes its name to the Cistercian monk Honorat who built his abbey in the 5th century on the island. Even today, the monks cultivate their vineyards and produce wines and liqueurs that are very popular in the region. The island is covered in unspoilt nature that is easy to explore on foot.

You could even sail all the way to Corsica if conditions permit... This little corner of paradise with a strong identity and turquoise water lined with beautiful beaches will seduce you as soon as you see it...

DAY 8 : Bormes-les-Mimosas
You will disembark in the port of Bormes-les-Mimosas around 9am.
What if you change region for your next course to go to Brittany or Charente-Maritime?
See you soon!

The impressive abbey of Lérins
Ready to hoist the spinnaker?
Optimise your sail settings according to the wind
Welcome to the Frioul Islands
The island of If and its 16th century fortress
Manoeuvres will soon hold no secrets for you

Bormes-les-Mimosas  Calanques  Frioul Islands  Lerins Islands  Bormes-les-Mimosas

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
The photographs and visual products presented have no contractual value.

Our customers' reviews of this boat

4,6 · 29 reviews

  • Sailing course

    Richard Aug 2026

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    Great skipper

  • Ideal for improvement

    Olivier Jul 2026

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    A professional and pedagogical skipper, who allows for significant progress. Very attentive to the best sail adjustments according to the wind. The sailing area is large enough to allow for various scenarios (maneuvers, sail changes, anchoring, port...). The RM11.80 boat is comfortable without compromising on performance.

  • Heading to corsica!

    Didier Sep 2025

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    Beautiful boat, despite a few small details that I think should have been repaired before our departure....
    Cool skipper, nice and very competent.
    After a week of sailing to Corsica and back and 4 days there (Calvi, Piana coves, Scandola, St Florent, and Centuri at Cap Corse), I didn't want to set foot on land! I would have happily gone for another round!

  • High performance initiation

    Loïc Sep 2025

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    Great stay with Félix as the skipper. For me, it was my discovery of sailing in accelerated mode. We were lucky to have only 2 trainees on this large Pogo 12.50 boat, which allowed us to benefit from the skipper's great availability. A whole vocabulary and numerous maneuvers to develop. By setting sail for Corsica right from the start, we were able to navigate in very varied conditions (headwinds, crosswinds & tailwinds, light to strong with gusts) and discover the top performance of the boat. In summary, a great learning experience in dream conditions and locations (crossing, Bay of Calvi, Scandola Reserve, Saint Florent, and Cap Taillat on the way back). To ensure continued operation in good conditions, maintenance of the boat is scheduled. It will be a plus to improve life in the cabin. I recommend this course! Top!

  • Incredible experience - highly recommend!

    Julie Aug 2025

    Literally the best 8 days of the last few years of my life! Loved it so much, I am going out again in just over a month.

    The skipper was knowledgeable, skilled, encouraging and even-headed. Everything you want in a skipper!

    The boat was blissful - it moves beautifully through the water and is a nice, comfortable size.

    The stage itself was perfect - all crew members increased their skill levels in a very short time and we worked seamlessly as a team by the end. Our crew ranged in age from 12 to 60 and represented several nationalities, composed of both women and men. We raised the gennaker, the trinquette and the spi - and managed a week with variable wind and weather.

    An excellent experience - we could not have wished for better or more.

  • Sporty and demanding week

    Catherine Aug 2024

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    Rather aimed at improvement than initiation/discovery. Sporty and high-performance sailboat. Good atmosphere around a supportive team and an expert skipper.

  • Discovering sailing

    Eric Aug 2024

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    A racing boat that allows you to see all the possibilities of sailing, whether sporty or recreational, a very young skipper who rejuvenates you, complete and instructive practical and theoretical courses, a thrilling intensity of the training, a beautiful sea area in one of the most beautiful regions of France. In a few words, crossing paradise on the wind.

  • Great introduction to sailing

    Mattias Aug 2024

    We had an amazing first sailing experience on a Pogo 44 together with our skipper. Initially we were set to sail with another boat more suitable for a crew that had more experience. However it was well arranged that we could switch to a more comfortable boat which was very valuable!

    Initially we had some trouble finding the boat on the dock since it was not really specified or communicated anywhere, but after some phone calls we finally managed to find it.

    The plan was very flexible and fully up to the crew to decide whether we stayed the nights at different ports or anchored in different locations, as well as where we decided to sail. Our skipper was very professional and knowledgable, and we got to learn quite a lot during our course!

    All in all a very special experience in the sunny mediterranean sea with clear waters and sunny wamr days!

  • Wonderful week with a great team

    Gerd Aug 2024

    Starting at Bormes-les-Mimosas we had a wonderful week sailing coastline of the Calanques up to the bay of Marseille and enjoying new experiences with a splendid view of the islands and cliffs.

    Thanks to our excellent teacher we felt as a team, worked together, were encouraged to take over new tasks. Everything was explained and we had so much fun!

    The Pogo is a great boat, got its speed, even while doing the dishes you watch the sea.

    Thanks to everyone - we'll be back.

  • Sailing course

    Nicole Jun 2024

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    What more could you ask for, a skipper who knows how to explain, listen, and takes our requests into account. Moreover, Pierre has a CV that is very reassuring. I learned a lot with him.

  • Very good training on rm 1180

    Salvador Sep 2023

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    I really enjoyed and learned a lot during this course. A big thank you to our skipper Samuel for his professionalism and friendliness.

  • First experience on a sailboat

    Pascal Sep 2023

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    A lot of fun during this week between Giens and the bay of St Tropez, a very good atmosphere, beautiful sites, a skipper who managed to combine pleasure and learning, perfect weather, sun and wind. Would do it again...

  • A very professional and reassuring skipper, a sublime sailing area

    François Aug 2023

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    Top skipper. Very beautiful anchorages. Sporty boat suitable for rough weather even with gusts of 35 knots. Nice volume, a bit spartan.

  • Beautiful week with a nice skipper and lovely sailors

    Daniel Oct 2022

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    Great moments.

  • Sailing course and discovery of cogolin in porquerolles

    Loïc Oct 2022

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    A great course and an excellent atmosphere on board. Thank you, Sam the captain 😉, and thanks to the dynamic duo of crew members who prepared us delicious meals every day! Despite a lack of wind, Sam followed the breeze all week and allowed us a wonderful learning experience or improvement. Every evening we discovered beautiful anchorages! The RM 1180, well maintained, lived up to its promises: a fantastic sailboat!

  • Beautiful cruise in the porquerolles islands

    Franck Oct 2022

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    Good first sailing experience.
    Very good atmosphere on board.
    Our skipper Sylvie was excellent.

  • Great stage

    Olivier Sailing association / skipper Sep 2022

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    A big thank you to Sam for his efficiency and the cohesion he was able to create during the stage on Purple Rain. The Pogo 12.50 is a great boat that brought me a lot of pleasure. Thank you very much.

  • Amazing

    Waked Sep 2022

    The sailing course in bormes les mimosas was amazing, our skipper samuel is a great sailor.

  • Super job

    Anthonin Aug 2022

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    Very good moments.
    Perfect skipper.

  • I would come back!

    Ibrahim Jun 2022

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    I would come back!

  • A very instructive and nice course

    Françoise Sailing association / skipper Sep 2021

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    A very instructive sailing course for our first experience at sea. Our skipper, Pol Rouzeau, is very experienced and knows the area like the back of his hand. He is a good teacher with an approach that immediately encourages autonomy. This allowed us to sail in very varied wind conditions while feeling safe. We were able to set the different sails, familiarize ourselves with the navigation instruments, anchoring, and all the complexities of sailing... and discover small sheltered coves in very beautiful places. The saloon is spacious with enough storage space. As a couple, we were in the starboard aft cabin next to the engine, which sometimes had fuel odors. The comfort is not cruise-style, but sufficient. The organization, from before departure to the end, suited us, as did the contact with the various participants.

  • Beautiful cruise

    Fabrice Jun 2021

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    Top cruise with excellent conditions

  • Cécile Oct 2024
  • Signe Jun 2024
  • Olivier Sep 2023
  • Stéphane Aug 2023
  • René pierre Sep 2022
  • Richard Jul 2022
  • Evan Jun 2022

Frequently asked questions

  • Who is your skipper/trainer?
    All our skippers and sailing instructors are state-qualified, skilled and experienced. They are used to sailing on recent, high-performance RM and POGO yachts.

  • How are meals organised on board?
    Provisioning is included in the amount of the ship's till. You will do your shopping in a supermarket located near the port.
    You should expect to pay about €200 per person for the on-board checkout (this amount is given as an indication only).

  • What are the rules to confirm my reservation?
    To confirm your booking, you must inform your GlobeSailor consultant who will place an option for you while he/she collects your deposit. The booking will only be considered definite once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), of between 30 and 50% of the booking amount. A deposit of 80% will be required for all reservations made within 60 days of departure. The balance must be paid at the latest 45 days before the date of embarkation.

  • What happens in case of cancellation?
    In the event of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor consultant as soon as possible. Regardless of the cause, the following cancellation fees will be charged: up to 90 days prior to departure: 30% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 46 days: 75% /// from 45 days to departure: 100% of your booking.
    We advise our clients to subscribe to a cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance.

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