+ €170.00 of mandatory options
Advanced Sailing Course
Lesson objectives
The Advanced Monohull Sailing Course, departing from Hyères, is designed for sailors with previous sailing experience who want to strengthen their skills and progress towards more independent sailing.
Over five days, accompanied by an instructor certified by the French Sailing Federation (FFVoile), you will develop your skills in yacht handling, sail trimming, harbour manoeuvres, course optimisation, onboard safety, and crew coordination.
As you sail around Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and the Île du Levant, you will put the techniques covered with your instructor directly into practice. Anchoring and life on board complete this immersive experience, helping you gradually build confidence and independence.
Take the helm, refine your decision-making, and learn to anticipate how the yacht will respond. A comprehensive five-day experience designed to consolidate your skills and bring you closer to your goal: sailing independently and with confidence.
What's included
Instruction
Instruction is provided by a qualified instructor — holding a BPJEPS or a Professional Qualification Certificate — with extensive experience in both teaching and sailing.
Boat use
Our training boats include monohulls and liveaboard catamarans, all equipped with the necessary comforts: double cabins, bathrooms, toilets, and a fully fitted galley, ensuring ideal conditions for sailing.
Fuel
Fuel and consumables (gas) are included in the lesson fee. The mandatory individual pack includes bedding and provisions, allowing you to optimize your time on the water.
Cleaning
The boat used for your lesson is thoroughly cleaned before your arrival and once again after your departure.
Topics covered
- Adjusting sail trim based on point of sail and wind strength
- Tacking and gybing while controlling the exit angle
- Taking every position during manoeuvres
- Knowing your position on the chart and on the water at all times
- Coordinating and managing the full crew during manoeuvres
- Mastering the use of onboard equipment (GPS, bearings, autopilot, radar, etc.)
- Managing energy production and consumption aboard
- Experiencing and mastering night sailing and anchorages
- Organising watches, managing and tracking your route
- Spinnaker or gennaker deployment
- Towing a vessel under sail or engine
- Knowing alert and signalling procedures
- Participating in collective tasks
- Reviewing and critiquing your route
- Managing the watch
- Checking weather conditions and adapting navigation accordingly
- Conducting a weather briefing
- Responding to an incident aboard (breakdown, man overboard, etc.)
- Understanding the technical systems aboard (watermaker, generator, engine checks, etc.)
- Understanding the main meteorological phenomena
FAQ
use of the boat,
supervision by a professional instructor,
nights on board,
safety equipment,
cleaning and fuel.
The mandatory package also includes provisions (3 meals per day), bedding, and FFVoile registration.
comfortable clothing,
a windbreaker or watch jacket,
closed shoes with white soles,
a cap,
sunglasses.
A complete list will be provided once your registration has been confirmed.