3 more travelers and this holiday will be confirmed.
6 spots available
This is a holiday dedicated to
Sailing
Sailing School
Adventure
Brief description of the holiday
NB: Contact me if you wish to receive more details by clicking on the red button "contact the organizer". The price shown is for the double shared or saloon cabin. Possibility of privatizing a double cabin with a supplement: contact me or Sailsquare Customer Care to receive a quote!
Typical program for a 7-day course departing from La Rochelle: (provided for information only and may be subject to change depending on weather conditions and on the decision of the skipper)
From La Rochelle you will make multiple stops on the 3 islands that make up the Pertuis d'Antioche : Ré, Oléron and Aix. On such a course the objective is to study and carry out according to the tide times and the weather the entrances to ports encountered on the way (La Flotte en Ré, St Martin de Ré, Ars en Ré, St Denis d'Oléron, Le Douhet, Boyardville, etc.) moor there and leave: this will make it easier for you to return independently next time.
Head north west to one of the ports of Vendée (Bourgenay, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Les Sables d'Olonne) or depending on your wishes and the weather, stopover in one of the magnificent anchorages of the magnificent island of 'Yeu.
During this coastal navigation you will take full advantage of the different aspects of life on board while training you in the techniques necessary for autonomy on a sailboat : port maneuvers, local and general weather, point on the nautical chart with and without GPS, settings , anchoring, beaconing, reefing, spinnaker maneuvers...
After tasting the local specialties, head for the bay of Quiberon and its islands and why not take a detour to the Gulf of Morbihan if the weather is favourable!
The on-board instructor adapts his instructions according to the level and objectives of each team member and will alternate practice with more theoretical sessions with topics related to the use of safety equipment, different emergency procedures, preparation before navigation ( man and ship), mechanics, navigation on paper and electronic charts, weather, routing, etc. Whatever your level, you will progress in maneuvers and adjustments thanks to the advice of our state-qualified instructor and experienced teacher during this course on a high-performance sailboat that is the RM 11.80, because it is by going fast that the we learn quickly!
OTHER POSSIBILITY: A magnificent sailing cruise to discover the heritage! Departure from La Rochelle passing Fort Boyard for an ascent of the Charente by sail to the Corderie Royale de Rochefort. Departure the next morning at sunrise with descent of the river to find the water of the ocean a few hours later.
A technical and atypical navigation combining land and sea that will allow you to progress and discover or rediscover renowned places from another angle.
NB: The course can also be done on POGO 36 and POGO 44. Click on the red button "contact the organizer" to get more information!
Our first POGO 12.50 is the "double bar" version, completely redone at the end of 2019.
This configuration, completed with a cockpit table, provides a lot of comfort without compromising the sensations.
3 cabins version
- Lifting keel
- Double wheel bars
- Carbon mast
- Carbon bowsprit
Comforts
- Cockpit table
- Lowering hood
- Windlass
- Hot water under pressure
- Deck shower (hot water)
- Reinforced cooling unit
- 2 burner oven
- Heater
- Black water tank
- Mp3 player
Our itinerary
Our trip starts here
La Rochelle, Francia
Saturday 17 June from 16:00
until Saturday 17 June at 16:00
Our trip ends here
La Rochelle, Francia
Saturday 24 June from 9:00
until Saturday 24 June at 9:00
Fantastic experience in Biscay, Atlantic French coast, the boat Pogo 1250 is very performant, we had wind from moderate to fresh with waves and smooth sea, the skipper Nicolas is very skilled and very kind in teaching. I suggest to everyone this stage, Antoine and his company are very good!
Our skipper was David.
David is an experienced skipper and was simply perfect.
Thanks David!
As to the overall experience, the Pogo is a competition boat: very fast and fun.
We did not have much wind and it was still possible to sail quite often thanks to its performances. Perhaps it is not the most comfy 40feet in the market, but no racing object is focussed on that.
We visited great places: many parts of the French Riviera and several islands, really beautiful.
Very formative and fun experience. We were skippered by David, who was very experienced and happy to teach us many aspects of sailing. Great choice if you want to sail the entire day and improve your skills.
Perfect agreement between the man, Antoine, and the Pogo, wind, waves, paradisiacal spots, "funny" teammates, precise educational objectives, the whole contributed to the success of 100% of this "open sail" course! I recommend...
Other important information
Access - La Rochelle station (3.2 km from the port – 8 minutes by car, 20 minutes on foot) - La Rochelle airport (13.7 km from the port – 15 minutes by car): regular flights from various French and European destinations
Meals on board: You can arrive with a specialty from your region if you wish and make an appointment around 5 p.m. to go and refuel all together on the first evening, then top up as needed during stopovers. It is customary for the skipper's food to be taken care of by the crew, do not hesitate to choose what to cook a dish that you master or that you wish to share! There is a gas oven, two burners, pots, pans and everything you need for a cordon bleu, what is certain is that eating and drinking well is essential for the smooth running of a boat!
We estimate the costs of the on-board cash box at around 20€/day/person for food, fuel and stopovers, which will be managed by the skipper.
Equipment: For this course, we recommend that you bring the following equipment: - waxed or windproof - closed shoes (sneakers or tennis shoes with white soles, or breathable boots) - cap - sunscreen with the highest index, sunglasses - lightweight sleeping bag - toiletries, small synthetic bath towel (which rolls up and dries quickly) - earplugs (the presence of a snorer on board can happen;) - clothes pegs - Swimsuit (or even fins, snorkel mask!) - sailing gloves - a headlamp + batteries - personal pen with notepad
Bottom sheets, pillowcases, kitchen towels, and end-of-course interior cleaning are included in the price.
For people prone to seasickness, bring a box of Mercalm or Scopoderm type patches, but don't forget the 4 F rule which reduces the risk of nausea: don't be hungry, cold, scared and tired.
COVID-19 The Covid-19 period imposes strict hygiene rules on us with the implementation of barrier gestures and in particular physical distancing, regular cleaning of hands, and regular health checks during the cruise.
As long as the Experience is Not Confirmed, you can cancel your reservation at any time and receive a refund of the amount paid.
If the Experience is Confirmed, you can cancel your reservation up to 30 days before departure and receive a full refund.
If available for the selected Experience, you can choose our Extended Refund Terms and cancel your booking at any time up to the departure, and receive a refund of the paid amount, upon the occurrence of certain conditions (illness, including Covid-19, work-related reason, domestic emergency, previous medical conditions and many more).
What's included
Knowing what expenses are included and excluded from your booking fee will enable you to have a good idea of the total cost of your chosen experience.
Included in the price.
Final cleaning
Boat
Skipper
Not included in the price.
Meals/drinks consumed ashore
Trip from and to embarkment/disembarkment port
To be paid onboard.
In addition to the price, there will be some additional expenses that you will incur during your trip. Expenses have been listed below.
Meals onboard
Fuel
Mooring fees
Drinks onboard
20€/personne licence FFVoile
The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately 150-200€ per person.
