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Elba Sailing: Learn at the Helm – All Included!

Italy:

Tuscany

Duration:

2 days - 1 night

Max number of spots:

4

Available:

November - December

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Cecina

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Iacopo T.

Member since 2026 -

Private

English

Italian

This experience, in a nutshell

Two days and one night in Elba, to experience sailing as protagonists.

Set sail from Cecina for a weekend dedicated to the pleasure of sailing and learning together. Whether it's your first time or you want to get more practice, you'll find space to get involved, ask questions, and get familiar with the boat.


My boat is a Grand Soleil 343 of about 10.5 meters, designed by Alain Jézéquel, with wooden interiors and a cozy atmosphere. For two days it will be our home by the sea.

Navigation will be the heart of the experience: everyone will participate in the maneuvers, even without experience, always under my guidance and respecting everyone's times. We will take turns at the helm, adjust the sails and try tacks and knockdowns, learning to recognize the different gaits and understand how to exploit the wind.

There will be a maximum of four guests, so everyone will have time to try and participate in life on board.


On Saturday we will leave Cecina with a route to Elba, trying to sail as much as possible. In the evening we will stop at the port to have dinner together and spend the night on board. On Sunday we will take the sea back to Cecina: another day to stay at the helm, practice and enjoy sailing.

Route and program may vary according to weather conditions, to sail safely and make the most of the available wind.


All inclusive formula, without common cash: skipper, overnight stay on board, meals on board, water and coffee, fuel and one night in port. Any consumption on the ground and alcoholic beverages are excluded.

Bring curiosity and desire to participate!

€220

2 days - 1 night

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Boat & Classes of Service

Cantiere del Pardo Gran soleil 343 - 1989

Type

Sailboat

Length

10.4 m.

Toilets

1

Cabins

2

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12+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Cecina.

Check-in: 10:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

Cecina.

Check-out: 4:00 PM

Our itinerary

Our weekend will start on Saturday morning in Cecina, with boarding and accommodation on board.

After the presentations we will have a briefing on safety and the first maneuvers.


We will then set sail towards the island of Elba, trying to take advantage of the wind to sail as much as possible.

During the crossing everyone can participate, even without experience.

We will take turns at the helm, adjust the sails and become familiar with the different gaits.

There will be time to try the maneuvers under my guidance and understand together how to steer the boat.

We will reach a port on Elba, chosen according to the weather conditions and the availability of moorings.


In the evening we will have dinner together on board and spend the night in port.

On Sunday, after breakfast, we will prepare the boat and go back to sea.

The return navigation will be an opportunity to practice and put into practice what has been learned.

The return to Cecina is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Route, stops and times may vary according to weather and sea conditions, always giving priority to the safety of the crew.

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

Boat equipment and facilities

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

Meals and beverages

    Galley

    Purchase and storage of the galley

    Food for the skipper

    Alcoholic drinks

    Preparation of meals and drinks

Onboard staff

    Skipper

Taxes, fees and moorings

    Mooring fees

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

Transport

    Fuel (boat/tender)

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

    Bedding kit

    Towels kit

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Iacopo T.

Member since 2026 -

Private

English

Italian

4.0/5

out of

2

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

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Corsica Sailing Experience for only 4 people

08/31/2026

Carlos F.

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ES

The experience with Iacopo was overall very positive. He is an exceptional person, with a deep knowledge of the boat and the sea, capable of transmitting his great passion for sailing to the whole crew. Together with him we had a really good time. However, I leave some constructive ideas that, if improved, would make the holiday perfect for future guests: Alternative planning: Due to bad weather we could not reach Corsica, falling back on the Island of Elba. On this occasion there was no real well-structured "Plan B": we found ourselves making very long crossings (over 3 hours) without clear stops or intermediate stops for a swim in some cove. Relaxation management: Iacopo was often apprehensive about the wind, sometimes putting us in a bit of a hurry when we would have preferred to enjoy the tranquility of the sea. He is very good at making decisions, he just has to learn not to be conditioned by time pressure and to relax more. Comfort of the boat: The boat is correct, but it needs some small precautions to ensure adequate comfort for the crew (for example, an awning for shade is a fundamental detail that should be fixed). Iacopo has all the credentials to become a skipper of 10 cum laude in the very near future
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Corsica Sailing Experience for only 4 people

08/3/2026

Francesca E.

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IT

The first thing you see of Iacopo is his love for sailing and the sea. Then you notice the care he puts into everything (including relationships with the crew), patience and the desire to convey his passion by letting his guests experience it. Finally, not least, it also makes you eat well! It was a beautiful week: thank you very much!! Francesca and Alessandro

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