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Coastal sailing course Hyères to La Grande-Motte
Coastal sailing course Hyères to La Grande-Motte
Camille FABRE
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Camille FABRE
31 years of experience

€755

Coastal sailing course Hyères to La Grande-Motte

4 to 6 people
Hyères
Catamaran
5 days

Course objectives

Embark on a unique sailing adventure between Hyères and La Grande-Motte! This itinerant sailing course takes you to the heart of coastal navigation in the Mediterranean, exploring wild coves, preserved islands and picturesque anchorages. Over several days, you will progress as a crew under the guidance of a certified instructor: route planning, harbour manoeuvres, sail trimming, safety procedures and life on board — everything is designed to build your autonomy and help you experience the pleasure of coastal cruising along the Var and Languedoc coastline. This one‑way course offers a true sailing experience: each day brings a new stopover and a new heading, until you reach La Grande-Motte, a flagship destination of Mediterranean sailing. Mandatory package : EUR 170 / 5 days / 1 person Including bedding set and assurance

What's included

Instruction

The Dufour 44 is an elegant and comfortable sailboat, perfect for a getaway at.

Boat use

The Dufour 44 is an elegant and comfortable sailboat, perfect for a getaway at.

Fuel

The Dufour 44 is an elegant and comfortable sailboat, perfect for a getaway at.

Cleaning

The Dufour 44 is an elegant and comfortable sailboat, perfect for a getaway at.

Topics covered

Navigation
  • Preparing yourself and the boat
  • Manoeuvring under engine and under sail
  • Holding a point of sail
  • Hoisting and dropping sails, reefing and shaking out
  • Entering and leaving port
  • Choosing the right tacking or gybing manoeuvre to go upwind or downwind
  • Anchoring
  • Locating yourself on a chart
Safety
  • Communicating your difficulties and limitations
  • Practising and mastering common safety manoeuvres (stopping, towing, man overboard, etc.)
  • Participating in port entries and exits
  • Contributing to planning the navigation programme
  • Monitoring the condition of the boat
Seamanship
  • Understanding where the wind comes from
  • Assessing sea state and wind strength
  • Understanding the fundamentals of meteorology

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