Sailing in the Calanques of Marseille
The perfect course to learn manouvres and become autonomous
Catamaran Sailing Course
Departure Marseille (France)8 days, 7 nights
You will love:
- • Sail on a recent and well equipped catamaran
- • Learn harbour manoeuvres using both sail and motor
- • Sail in a sublime area
from
800 €per person
From Marseille, come and improve your sailing skills on a comfortable catamaran. You will sail for 1 week along the Mediterranean coast and its most beautiful marine landscapes. You will sail between Marseille and Hyères, and will visit the superb calanques, the Golden Islands, and many others. Your professional trainer will teach you with enthusiasm, sharing all their knowledge on how to become autonomous at sea.
Your Boat
Your course will take place on board a Lagoon 450 F. This 14 meter long catamaran is the ideal balance of performance and comfort at sea. The flybridge offers an ideal helm position to communicate with your crew and a clear 360° view to help you in your manoeuvres. Its large sail area and asymmetric spinnaker will allow you to evolve and progress rapidly in all points of sail. The common areas (inside and outside) are spacious, making it easy to move around. At the end of the day, you can share convivial moments in the cockpit.
Specifications
| Boat Model: | Lagoon 450 F |
| Type: | Catamaran |
| Number of Cabins: | 4 |
| Maximum Capacity: | 10 |
| Crew Members: | 1 |
| Comfort onboard: Equipped kitchen Electric winch Speedometer Anemometer Sonar GPS Autopilot VHF Solar panels Watermaker | |
Please note this boat does not have air conditioning
The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance
Your Cabin
This catamaran has 4 double cabins with a private bathroom and toilet as well as 2 single cabins. It can accommodate up to 10 people.
On sailing courses, we limit the number of participants to 7 people maximum.
Itinerary
There is nothing like the incredible beauty of the Mediterranean coastline to improve your sailing skills. This course will allow you to improve your sailing and motor manoeuvres (changing tack, reefing, hoisting the spinnaker, entering and leaving the port, etc.) but also to learn more about the weather conditions and safety on board.
Day 1 : Marseille
Your instructor will meet you at the Corbières port at 5pm (free parking available). Once on board, you will get to know your crew members and draw up a list of supplies. After shopping, you will share a convivial dinner and discuss the programme for your next sailing trips.
Day 2 : Marseille Calanques
It's time to cast off and hoist the mainsail to start this first day at sea. You will sail in the harbour of Marseille before sailing along the magnificent Calanques National Park. This will be the perfect time to make your first anchorage and have lunch in this dream setting. Your navigation continues to the calanque of Port-Miou (the only one in the commune of Cassis). Here you can practise anchoring manoeuvres before enjoying the landscape.
Day 3 : Sanary-sur-Mer
Heading east! You will be in charge of the sails and optimise their setting according to your speed. This crossing will allow you to work on tack changes (tacking and gybing) and cartography (map reading, positioning techniques, etc.). You will pass by the Bec de l'Aigle (a rocky cape reminiscent of an eagle's head), a well-known area for sailors. You will make a stop in Sanary-sur-Mer, whose port is nestled in the town, for the night.
Day 4 : Port-Cros
After a weather briefing, you set sail for the islands of Hyères, also known as the Golden Islands. Here again, it will be easy to find your bearings on a map thanks to the landmarks. You will discover the Cap Sicié and its easily recognisable forest. Your instructor will suggest that you have lunch in the charming Langoustier Bay, located to the west of the island of Porquerolles. You will continue your tour of the Golden Islands and stop at Port-Cros at the end of the day.
Day 5 : Porquerolles
This morning, you will head west to Cape Benat. This crossing will be an opportunity to do some safety exercises such as: man overboard, use of the VHF in case of emergency, etc. After lunch, you will set sail again towards Porquerolles (the largest of the Hyères islands). You will appreciate its picturesque little village where you can have dinner if you wish. Depending on the weather, your trainer may also suggest that you anchor along the coast.
Days 6 & 7 : Port du Frioul
It is time to start your return journey to Marseille. These sailings will allow you to be more confident at the helm and to be autonomous. You will also be able to take advantage of the forward cockpit for a well-deserved nap. You will stop in the port of Frioul or at anchor (depending on the weather conditions) before heading to Port Corbières for your last night.
Day 8 : Marseille
You will disembark at the Corbieres port around 9h.
Please Note:
Your instructor will meet you at the Corbières port at 5pm (free parking available). Once on board, you will get to know your crew members and draw up a list of supplies. After shopping, you will share a convivial dinner and discuss the programme for your next sailing trips.
Day 2 : Marseille Calanques
It's time to cast off and hoist the mainsail to start this first day at sea. You will sail in the harbour of Marseille before sailing along the magnificent Calanques National Park. This will be the perfect time to make your first anchorage and have lunch in this dream setting. Your navigation continues to the calanque of Port-Miou (the only one in the commune of Cassis). Here you can practise anchoring manoeuvres before enjoying the landscape.
Day 3 : Sanary-sur-Mer
Heading east! You will be in charge of the sails and optimise their setting according to your speed. This crossing will allow you to work on tack changes (tacking and gybing) and cartography (map reading, positioning techniques, etc.). You will pass by the Bec de l'Aigle (a rocky cape reminiscent of an eagle's head), a well-known area for sailors. You will make a stop in Sanary-sur-Mer, whose port is nestled in the town, for the night.
Day 4 : Port-Cros
After a weather briefing, you set sail for the islands of Hyères, also known as the Golden Islands. Here again, it will be easy to find your bearings on a map thanks to the landmarks. You will discover the Cap Sicié and its easily recognisable forest. Your instructor will suggest that you have lunch in the charming Langoustier Bay, located to the west of the island of Porquerolles. You will continue your tour of the Golden Islands and stop at Port-Cros at the end of the day.
Day 5 : Porquerolles
This morning, you will head west to Cape Benat. This crossing will be an opportunity to do some safety exercises such as: man overboard, use of the VHF in case of emergency, etc. After lunch, you will set sail again towards Porquerolles (the largest of the Hyères islands). You will appreciate its picturesque little village where you can have dinner if you wish. Depending on the weather, your trainer may also suggest that you anchor along the coast.
Days 6 & 7 : Port du Frioul
It is time to start your return journey to Marseille. These sailings will allow you to be more confident at the helm and to be autonomous. You will also be able to take advantage of the forward cockpit for a well-deserved nap. You will stop in the port of Frioul or at anchor (depending on the weather conditions) before heading to Port Corbières for your last night.
Day 8 : Marseille
You will disembark at the Corbieres port around 9h.
Please Note:
- Restocking is planned during the cruise, at the time of stopovers.
- Do not hesitate to tell your trainer regarding any subject which you would like to cover.
Your stops:
Marseilles > Calanque > Sanary-sur-Mer > Port Cros > Porquerolles > Port of Friuli > Marseilles
The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions
Prices
| Departure / Return | Double Cabin to Shareprice per person | Double Cabin for Single Usageprice per person |
| April 2024 | |||
Saturday 06 Apr / Saturday 13 Apr | 800 € | 1 195 € | |
Saturday 13 Apr / Saturday 20 Apr | 800 € | 1 195 € | |
Saturday 20 Apr / Saturday 27 Apr | 800 € | 1 195 € | |
Saturday 27 Apr / Saturday 04 May | 800 € | 1 195 € | |
| May 2024 | |||
Saturday 04 May / Saturday 11 May | 900 € | 1 295 € | |
Saturday 11 May / Saturday 18 May | 900 € | 1 295 € | |
Saturday 18 May / Saturday 25 May | 1 000 € | 1 395 € | |
Saturday 25 May / Saturday 01 Jun | 1 000 € | 1 395 € | |
| June 2024 | |||
Saturday 01 Jun / Saturday 08 Jun | 1 150 € | 1 545 € | |
| September 2024 | |||
Saturday 28 Sep / Saturday 05 Oct | 1 000 € | 1 395 € | |
| October 2024 | |||
Saturday 05 Oct / Saturday 12 Oct | 1 000 € | 1 395 € | |
Saturday 12 Oct / Saturday 19 Oct | 1 000 € | 1 395 € | |
Saturday 19 Oct / Saturday 26 Oct | 1 000 € | 1 395 € | |
Saturday 26 Oct / Saturday 02 Nov | 1 000 € | 1 395 € | |
| There are no suitable dates available? Get in touch! | |||
Price includes• Accommodation in a shared double cabin
• Licensed sailing instructor
• Final cleaning
• Licensed sailing instructor
• Final cleaning
Price does not include• Transport to the base
• Cash box** (obligatory) to be paid on site (around 150 euros per person)
• Sailing passport 20€ /person (valid for the year of purchase - to be paid when booking)
• Bedding and towels (option) : 40€ /person
• **The fund includes the cost of fuel, port taxes and mooring fees.
• Cash box** (obligatory) to be paid on site (around 150 euros per person)
• Sailing passport 20€ /person (valid for the year of purchase - to be paid when booking)
• Bedding and towels (option) : 40€ /person
• **The fund includes the cost of fuel, port taxes and mooring fees.
FAQ
In the event of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor adviser as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 25% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 30 days: 75% /// 29 days until departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation.
We advise our customers to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance: http://www.ouest-assurances.fr
For COVID-related conditions, please speak to your Globe Sailor advisor.
We advise our customers to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance: http://www.ouest-assurances.fr
For COVID-related conditions, please speak to your Globe Sailor advisor.
To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSailor adviser who will make an option for you while collecting your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), of 30 to 50% of the amount of the reservation. A 100% deposit will be required for any reservation within 45 days of departure. The balance will be due no later than 45 days before the boarding date.
For your comfort, we advise you to bring the following equipment with you:
There is a 220V transformer in the saloon. But if you want to be independent in the cabins to recharge, you can bring cigarette lighter chargers.
- Raincoat or windbreaker jacket and trousers
- Closed shoes (with white soles) and/or boots
- Trousers
- Fleece jumper
- Swimsuit
- Cap or hat
- Sunglasses (2 pairs in case one falls in the water) < li>Sunscreen (high factor strongly recommended)
- Lip stick
- Beach towel
- Toiletry items (including earplugs in case of presence of a snorer and calm seas if you are prone to seasickness)
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Water bottle or personal bottle easily identifiable (with first name for example)
- Disposable handkerchiefs
- Masks for travel on land
- Dishcloths for the boat
- Bath mat
- Clothespins
- Notepad and pen
There is a 220V transformer in the saloon. But if you want to be independent in the cabins to recharge, you can bring cigarette lighter chargers.
Refuelling is managed by the crew during the cruise.
You can do a pre-fueling on Saturday when you arrive in order to start the course as soon as possible. There is a supermarket 200m from the catamaran.
You will be 6 or 7 team members on the boat + your instructor. It is customary that the food of the
skipper is taken care of by the crew. We have estimated the on-board cash box at €150 per
person. This remains an estimate.
Note that there are also a lot of things in the boat (drawer/water bottoms, garbage bag...). A quick glance at the boat will allow you to adjust your list.
Please inform us as soon as possible if you are allergic to certain foods or follow a particular diet.
You can do a pre-fueling on Saturday when you arrive in order to start the course as soon as possible. There is a supermarket 200m from the catamaran.
You will be 6 or 7 team members on the boat + your instructor. It is customary that the food of the
skipper is taken care of by the crew. We have estimated the on-board cash box at €150 per
person. This remains an estimate.
Note that there are also a lot of things in the boat (drawer/water bottoms, garbage bag...). A quick glance at the boat will allow you to adjust your list.
Please inform us as soon as possible if you are allergic to certain foods or follow a particular diet.
During your stay on board, we will ask you to follow and respect the following actions:
- Avoid contact between sailors when boarding
- Wash hands after boarding
- Wearing a mask or gloves on board will be done on board for everyone's convenience
- Wash with a hydro-alcoholic solution before getting back on the boat (after each stopover)
- While sailing:
- Use all available space to respect safety distances
- Prefer side-by-side to face-to-face
- The exchange of material between participants is prohibited
You will find below the different means of access to Port Corbières:
By car:
If you come by car, ask us for the digicode allowing you to park your car within the port enclosure.
By train:
Marseille Saint Charles TGV station.
By plane:
Marseille Provence Airport (Marignane)
By car:
If you come by car, ask us for the digicode allowing you to park your car within the port enclosure.
By train:
Marseille Saint Charles TGV station.
By plane:
Marseille Provence Airport (Marignane)
Client Reviews: (4.8/5)
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Great Intro to Catamaran Sailing
- reviewed on 22 october 2022
Romain was a great captain and teacher. Boat could have been in better shape but overall positive experience in learning how to sail a big cat
Very good trip and skipper.
- reviewed on 15 october 2022
Very good trip and very good skipper!
Trés belle expérience !!
- reviewed on 07 october 2023
Formation " perfectionnement " sur 1 semaine le long des côtes en Marseille et Hyeres .
Laurent notre formateur au top!!!!
Bateau dernière génération , rien à redire sur l'ensemble de la semaine !!!
Bravo et Merci
un stage de voile de bonne qualité
- reviewed on 15 june 2022
Un skipper très agréable et très pédagogue. Nous avons beaucoup appris lors de notre stage de voile.
- reviewed on 01 november 2023
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- reviewed on 11 october 2023
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