No, you must bring a sleeping bag and a sheet underneath. Pillows are not provided either.

You must bring a sheet with a minimum width of 160 cm, a sleeping bag, warm and windproof waterproof clothing, shoes that hold the foot well, if possible without a black sole, and a sports bag (suitcases are to be excluded), not to mention the cap,  glasses (with fastening), sunscreen (maximum protection),  Clothes made of light fabrics with long sleeves (leg) for fragile skin, a small practical bag to step over the boats hands-free.

No, it is preferable to choose soft bags, which are easier to store. Suitcases can damage the liners while sailing.

It is located in the old port of La Rochelle. It's easy to find, but if you have any problems, we always have our mobile phone, the number of which you will receive after booking.

By GPS, coming from the east or south of

Direction Ile de Ré-Take

the exit La Rochelle centre/Lagord/gendarmerie-Then

car park old port west - Esplanade Saint Jean d'Acre

About fifteen minutes on foot. By taxi, given the direction of traffic, it takes much longer. The boat is located on the quay facing the Cours des Dames, at pontoon H4 (near the chain tower).

Yes, we can welcome you the day before departure around 6 p.m. Guests can sleep on board at no extra charge. It's a facility that we grant you, Fabienne, your skipper doesn't sleep on board. The course starts the next morning at 9:30 a.m.

On the morning of departure, after consultation with your skipper, you can do your shopping in a supermarket and/or at the central market close to the boat.

The on-board cash register is set up at the beginning of the stay, the races are done by the trainees after consultation with the skipper. It is used to cover the costs of food for the group and the skipper, port and tourist taxes and fuel.