Cruising training course on an 11m sailboat in a fun and friendly atmosphere

with Fabienne B. 55 years old

FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION.

Stress-free booking: you can cancel up to 24 hours before departure!

Departure on 4 September 2023
6 days 5 nights

Atlantic Coast
France

Travellers of all ages are welcome!

This experience is almost confirmed

5 spots available

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Brief description of the holiday

Introductory and advanced course in coastal cruising.

This is an itinerant stay between La Rochelle and L'île d'Yeu (depending on the weather, of course).
We stop each day in a different port and live on board the sailboat.

During this cruise you can learn everything about navigation: steer the ship, adjust the sails, participate in all maneuvers, discover cartography, tide calculations, safety etc...

You will sail aboard a First 35s5, a fast, robust and comfortable vessel; and you will especially appreciate the personality of your skipper, Fabienne , who always listens to your desires and your limits, makes it a point of honor to make you benefit from her welcome, her pedagogy, her calm and her patience.

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The boat

Benetau First 35S5

cabins: 3
toilets: 1

length: 10,8m
year: 1994

This boat will be particularly suitable for those who wish to have more comfort and more space. Although we are registered for 7 passengers, you will board only 5 trainees maximum (in stages), 6 out of day or half day on: A First 35S5, construction Bénéteau.
The reputation of this boat is well established. Longer, wider, therefore more spacious, it has a very bright interior and is equipped with additional comfort elements (heating, oven, refrigerator), larger independent cabins, a large cockpit, equipment and more sophisticated electronic equipment.
It is a sailboat with light displacement, fast, manageable, powerful and robust.

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here

La Rochelle, France
Monday 4 September from 9:00 until Monday 4 September at 10:00

Our trip ends here

La Rochelle, France
Saturday 9 September from 17:00 until Saturday 9 September at 18:00

Reviews of Fabienne

3 reviews
10 / 10

The weekend sail around the islands of La Rochelle was super. Fabienne is a patient and encouraging teacher and a skilled skipper with a good sense of humour. We were lucky with the weather and had both wind and sunshine and my shipmates were grear to spend time with. I enjoyed the overnight at St.Martin which gave us an insight into the ritual of docking and the co-operation necessary among sailors. Overall a fabulous trip and I would do it again.

I had a very informative and enjoyable week. Fabienne is a professional who demonstrates a good pedagogy. I recommend without hesitation. See you again!

A weekend discovery with the family. Fabienne was able to involve our 2 children 6 and 8 years old. A great weekend initiation. Thank you

Other important information

Boarding takes place at the old port of La Rochelle, a quarter of an hour's walk from the station.
If you wish, you can sleep on board the day before, we can then welcome you between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and you will have to confirm your arrival two days before.

The stay begins with refueling which is carried out by the crew on the morning of departure.

During the cruise, the entire crew divides up the various tasks on board, shopping, meals, dishes, storage, cleaning.

Regarding your equipment, you will need to bring: a sleeping bag, a bottom sheet, possibly a pillow, warm clothes, a waterproof windbreaker, shoes that hold the foot well (if possible without black soles), toiletries and a sports bag (suitcases are excluded) .
Don't forget: cap, sunglasses (with clip, especially for corrective glasses) and sunscreen (maximum protection).

Cancellations and Refund

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.

Not included in the price.

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.

The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately 150-200€ per person.

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