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 indicated is for the shared double cabin or for a place in the saloon. Possibility of privatizing a double cabin with a supplement: contact me or Sailsquare Customer Care to receive a quote!
Stages of the cruise: Depart Dahouët in Brittany, stopover on the island of Bréhat, Roscoff, les Scilly for 2/3 days, Plymouth, Guernsey, return to Dahouët.
This cruise represents an excellent experience with two Channel crossings .
The objective of this course is already to have fun on a comfortable and high-performance catamaran, to acquire automatisms to sail in safety, to learn techniques on maneuvers under sail (putting in the cape, tacking, gybing , reefing, man overboard, staysail on releasable forestay, gennaker on furler, spinnaker on sock, etc.), engine maneuvers, management of entry/exit from anchorage and ports, understanding the settings, improving your skills in weather analysis, progress in “old-fashioned” navigation without electronics with only a nautical chart, a bearing compass and a Cras ruler as in “modern” navigation using the latest electronic instruments, make maneuvers more fluid, all in all acquire seamanship with a view to autonomy aboard a sailboat.
The chosen route will depend on weather conditions and tides.
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 settings thanks to the advice of our state-qualified instructor and experienced teacher during this course on a high-performance catamaran that is the TS 42, because it is by going fast that the we learn quickly!
A TS42, a cruising catamaran entirely designed to combine performance with the comfort of two-hull sailing, a High Tech construction with a user-friendly layout.
The undivided interior / exterior space allows for an enlarged living space, the offset helm stations offer a good view forward, on the rigging and on the passage of the boat in the sea with direct access to the setting of the sails.
The maneuvering and watch positions are separate from the amenity areas with a very good view of the bow and the sails, thus facilitating the optimization of the settings.
The very user-friendly relaxation area / berth on the basket offers a 360 ° view of the sea. This place also allows you to participate in life on board while resting comfortably, without disturbing the rest of the crew.
The galley is very spacious considering the size of the boat, a large toilet is present in each float and the aft cabins are bright with a view to the rear (8 berths).
This TS42 is a finned version, more efficient than the standard version.
Nicknamed the "Catamaran Pogo", it is aimed at lovers of sailing.
Our itinerary
Our trip starts here
Pléneuf-Val-André, France
Tuesday 20 June from 16:00
until Tuesday 20 June at 16:00
Our trip ends here
Pléneuf-Val-André, France
Thursday 29 June from 9:00
until Thursday 29 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 By plane to Rennes airport, then by bus to the Dahouët le Port stop (Pléneuf-Val-André locality) By train to Dahouët le Port (Pléneuf-Val-André locality)
Meals on board: You can arrive with a specialty from your region if you wish and make an appointment around 4 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.
