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Cruise and Yoga aboard a 15 m sailboat around Porquerolles

France:

French Riviera and Porquerolles

Duration:

7 days - 6 nights

Max number of passengers:

4 people

Available:

July - August

Suitable for travellers:

> 10 years

Boarding from:

Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Cyril V.

Member since 2016 -

Private

French

English

This experience, in a nutshell

Experience a parenthesis of Yoga, nature, sharing, sea and sun, during a cruise aboard a magnificent sailboat.


The raw beauty of the Mediterranean, an exceptional climate in summer, moderate winds allowing a very pleasant navigation, a warm sea, white sandy beaches, make this part of the French Riviera an exceptional place. Sailing there is a permanent pleasure and the best way to visit wild places away from mass tourism.

Departing from the port of Saint Mandrier, we will sail between Cap Sicié and Cap Benat, visiting, for a night spent at anchor (chosen according to the weather) several of the magnificent bays of the island of Porquerolles, the Cap de Brégançon, the peninsula of Giens and the harbor of Toulon. We will sail every day, from anchor to anchorage, in order to make you discover the richness and diversity of this wild part of the French Riviera. We will only frequent wild anchorages and will not stay in ports.


This cruise is placed under the sign of Yoga. I invite you to live a unique Yoga experience in the heart of nature, in the calm and beauty of seascapes conducive to relaxation, concentration and meditation. This maritime and spiritual journey is aimed at those who have never practiced Yoga as well as advanced practitioners. The small size of the group as well as my teaching methods will allow me to adapt the courses and practices according to the individual needs of each one.

I have been practicing Yoga for 30 years. I have been teaching it for many years (Yoga Alliance certified), during my travels around the world, emphasizing its philosophical and spiritual aspects. I have lived in India for more than five years, deepening my practice with many teachers.

My teaching is rooted in the traditional foundations of Yoga, while being adapted to contemporary Western practitioners. I will be delighted to share with you my knowledge, my experience and my pedagogical approach.


Each day, at least one Yoga class, of about 1h15, adapted to your level, will be offered. He will address one of the complementary aspects of Yoga:
  • Philosophy and History of Yoga,
  • Asana (Hatha Yoga),
  • Pranayama (regulation of vital energy by the breath),
  • Kundalini Yoga (awakening of Kundalini energy through postures, breathing and meditation),
  • Kirtan (collective singing with a spiritual and meditative vocation),
  • Meditation.

Postural Hatha Yoga will be limited to 2 or 3 classes during the cruise. Indeed, not all anchorages have places conducive to this practice. In addition, by not placing the Asana at the heart of the teaching, I will allow you to develop complementary practices that may be less familiar to you. Meditation and Pranayama exercises will be daily.

The comfort of the sailboat will also allow you to develop your personal practice, on deck or inside. Yoga mats are provided on board for Asanas, but bring your own if you prefer. Following the path of Jacques Mayol, we will also be able to use our Pranayama practice as part of snorkeling if you wish (bring your mask).

Although the order of the sessions may vary, depending on the place and your desires, here is an indicative program of yogic practices :
  • Day 1: Philosophy and History of Yoga – Meditation
  • Day 2: Philosophy and History of Yoga – Pranayama – Meditation
  • Day 3: Hatha Yoga - Pranayama - Meditation - Kirtans
  • Day 4: Philosophy of Yoga - Kundalini Yoga - Pranayama - Meditation
  • Day 5: Hatha Yoga - Pranayama - Meditation
  • Day 6: Kundalini Yoga - Pranayama - Meditation
  • Day 7: Pranayama - Meditation

If it suits you, we will favor vegetarian food during the cruise. If possible, take your yoga mats and snorkeling masks and snorkels.

I only welcome a maximum of 4 people on board in order to offer you as much comfort as possible and as much availability for teaching. To accommodate you, we have two large double cabins and a small single cabin on board. We will share the common areas. The teak deck, very comfortable, will allow you to indulge, in addition to your Yoga practices, contemplative idleness, reading and sunbathing.

During your cruise, if you wish, I will teach you the basics of the art of sailing and take part in the maneuvers. A 2-seater kayak , a paddle and a large dinghy will be at your disposal to go for a walk along the coast and to go ashore.


A typical day of cruising will take place as follows:

  • We will practice, when we wake up, on the bridge, Pranayama and meditation in order to start our day well.
  • We will leave the anchorage where we spent the night around 10-11 am and sail, under sail (between 1 and 5 hours depending on our destination and the weather), to our next anchorage.
  • Arriving at our new anchorage where we will spend the late afternoon and night, you can go ashore, enjoy the sea, relax on board or develop your personal practice.
  • At the end of the afternoon, we will organize a Yoga session, on land or on board.
  • In the evening, we will share a dinner enjoying the landscape and the beautiful starry skies.
  • Formal Yoga classes will take place either in the morning before our departure or in the late afternoon at our new anchorage.


€850

7 days - 6 nights

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Boat & Classes of Service

Societe des Etudes des Carenes Beaufort 14 - 1978

Type

Sailboat

Length

15 m.

Toilets

1

Cabins

3

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.

Check-in: 11:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.

Check-out: 3:00 PM

Leg 1

Port of Saint Mandrier

Our port of departure and arrival. Away from the major tourist centres of the Côte d'Azur, Saint Mandrier is an absolutely charming port located in the heart of the village. This place is perfect for your embarkation and disembarkation, to carry out the supplies (supermarket near the port) and to give you time to get some refreshment before starting your cruise.

Port of Saint Mandrier

Leg 2

Notre Dame Bay

A spectacular anchorage off a magnificent white sandy beach.

An ideal place to go for a walk around the island, on foot or by kayak.

Notre Dame Bay

Leg 3

Cap de Brégançon

Splendid beaches along an uncrowded coast. Translucent water. A grandiose panorama, between nature and history, embracing the bay of Hyères, the Fort de Bregançon, Porquerolles and Port Cros.

Cap de Brégançon

Leg 4

Giens Peninsula

Very wild coves in the heart of the pine forest. Omnipresent cicadas. Spectacular walks on the paths that run through the peninsula.

A beautiful place to go kayaking.

Giens Peninsula

Leg 5

Langoustiers Bay

A real postcard setting. A superb wild anchorage bordered by a magnificent white sandy beach, a translucent sea, an ideal place to explore the west of the island on foot, a magical place to contemplate the sunset.

Langoustiers Bay

Leg 6

Redonne Island

A very wild anchorage in the middle of the rocks. A very beautiful landscape over the entire bay of Toulon. A magnificent walk along the coast.

Redonne Island

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

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Boat equipment and facilities

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

    Bedding kit

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Meals and beverages

    Food for the skipper

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Onboard staff

    Skipper

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Transport

    Fuel (boat/tender)

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Other services

    Trainer

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€100 - €160 Per person

The costs of mooring at the port on the day of your embarkation and disembarkation will be shared by the crew members. They amount to 80 euros per day, or a total of 160 euros, divided by the number of team members.

    Galley

    Food for the crew

    Mooring fees

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

    Towels kit

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Cyril V.

Member since 2016 -

Private

French

English

4.6/5

out of

64

reviews

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Destination

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Discovering the Côte d'Azur aboard a 15-metre sailboat

07/26/2025

Massimo B.

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Italy

Reliable, friendly and prudent skipper; Vintage boat with a marine soul. Stunning islands: overall a memorable experience to do at least once.
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Sailing course on the Côte d'Azur aboard a 15-metre sailboat

06/10/2025

Valentin U.

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Switzerland

In just 4 days, Cyril taught us an impressive amount about sailing, sailing maneuvers and life on a sailboat in general. His pedagogy was well suited to our group who were embarking on this adventure for the first time; From the start, he gave us confidence to take things in hand. His rich experience of long-term travel, which he willingly shares, has motivated us all the more to continue this learning. Thank you Cyril!
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Sailing course on the Côte d'Azur aboard a 15-metre sailboat

06/10/2025

Beryl B.

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France

Thanks to Cyril, we did a quality sailing course, a humble and thoughtful path towards autonomy in sailing and a life on board made of exchanges, mutual respect and conviviality!
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Sailing course on the Côte d'Azur aboard a 15-metre sailboat

05/28/2025

Florent B.

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France

Great stage! Thank you Cyril for your pedagogy whether on theory or maneuvers. You feel confident and you gradually bring the degree of difficulty, it allows you not to feel overwhelmed. Very friendly welcome I recommend

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