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Itinerant coastal cruising training course

France:

Atlantic Coast

Duration:

6 days - 5 nights

Max number of passengers:

5 people

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

> 10 years

Boarding from:

La Rochelle

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Fabienne B.

Member since 2019 -

Organisation

French

English

This experience, in a nutshell

Always attentive to the desires, rhythm and limits of each person, we offer you a coastal cruise program that is as suitable for beginners as for improvement, during which we will approach a different port each evening to spend the night.



The duration of the stages varies depending on the weather and the distance to be covered.



Departing from the old port of La Rochelle, the course will begin with a day of discovery and contact with the boat and the other members of the group on a sheltered body of water. It will continue with stages to the Ile d'Yeu (depending on the weather) during which you will learn about safety, boat manoeuvres, sail trimming, weather, marking, mapping, tide calculations, determining the current, spotting when arriving at night (depending on the weather), managing life on board, etc. This week will end in La Rochelle on Saturday afternoon, after tidying up and cleaning the boat.

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Beneteau First 35S - 1994

Type

Sailboat

Length

10.8 m.

Toilets

1

Cabins

3

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

La Rochelle.

Check-in: 9:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

La Rochelle.

Check-out: 5:00 PM

Our itinerary

The program is not exhaustive, the stages are to be adapted to the tides and the weather. In principle, we make a first stop in Saint Martin de Ré but it can happen that we come back to La Rochelle if the tides require it. This port is one of the jewels of the Ile de Ré with its Vauban fortifications, its flowery streets and its central islet. We continue with a stage towards Les Sables-d'Olonne (start of the Vendée Globe), the magnificent island of Yeu, return in one stage via Saint Denis d'Oléron.

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

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Onboard staff

    Skipper

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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

€180 - €300 Per person

The ship's box 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 cost of food for the group and the skipper, port and tourist taxes and fuel.

    Food for the skipper

    Mooring fees

    Visitor or navigation taxes

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

    Fuel (boat/tender)

Starter Pack

€5 Per person

Membership to be paid upon arrival. This is important because it is what determines that you are part of the association and, consequently, that you are insured.

    Association/Membership card

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:

Fabienne B.

Member since 2019 -

Organisation

French

English

5.0/5

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11

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

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Itinerant coastal cruising training course

09/1/2025

Fabrice V.

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France

I spent an excellent week of coastal navigation training aboard [hidden], a beautiful sailboat that is very pleasant to live in and handle. Our meeting with Fabienne was a very nice meeting. Passionate about sailing without a doubt, you can feel her passion for passing on her knowledge and her great experience in the field from day one. I was impressed by his ability to listen and adapt to everyone's level. His calmness, his benevolence, his natural authority and his pedagogy are the best assets to gain confidence, consolidate his achievements and improve his skills with the concern for safety at sea. Observe, anticipate, take into account the signs, do not take risks... Perfect organization of life on board and sailing with a crew where everyone found their place, rotating on the different stations. We shared many convivial moments, evening discussions and laughed a lot. Fabienne is a very endearing person, I will gladly return to sail with her.
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Itinerant coastal cruising training course

07/16/2024

Florence D.

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France

A quality sailing course from both a practical and human point of view! The manoeuvres are there according to the crew's desire and the weather conditions. Fabienne adapts to each one with delicacy, benevolence, pedagogy. If you are looking to sail and meet a beautiful person, don't hesitate!!
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Cruising training course on an 11m sailboat in a fun and friendly atmosphere

07/30/2023

Hélène G.

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France

It was a wonderful week that Fabienne allowed us to live on her sailboat. A very nice cruise, supervised by a real friendly professional, listening, pedagogue. Go with your eyes closed, without hesitation. My son and I have only one desire: to go back!
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Cruising training course on an 11m sailboat in a fun and friendly atmosphere

07/24/2023

Dominique V.

-

France

This first internship with Fabienne should not be the last. I came back enthusiastic. Learning to sail with her is a huge opportunity. Fabienne combines great technical skills, long experience, listening and humility, the unrestricted sharing of her extensive knowledge, a positive pedagogy, and exceptional human qualities. Whatever the starting levels and objectives of the trainees, or even the reluctance of some, Fabienne was able to involve us in all the maneuvers and for all the tasks on board her boat. Everyone was able to enjoy and progress at their own speed. I recommend Fabienne without any hesitation!

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