A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Low-carbon
Embark on board a liveable sailboat and set sail for the fabulous sites of the Mediterranean. This course is accessible to everyone, beginner sailors or more experienced seafarers.
Supervised by your instructor, you learn to operate a sailboat or you improve your skills, depending on your level. From the sea, you can discover rocky coasts, isolated coves, the Mediterranean atmosphere and its ports. animated in summer. You sail between the Calanques of Cassis and the Islands of Hyères, and enjoy stops, each more remarkable than the last (Giens Peninsula, Hyères Islands, Cavalaire sur Mer...).
Do you have questions about your stay? Find our FAQ by copying the following link into your browser's search bar: https://www.ucpa.com/formations/ecole-de-voile/faq

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Low-carbon
Embark on board a liveable sailboat and set sail for the fabulous sites of the Mediterranean. This course is accessible to everyone, beginner sailors or more experienced seafarers.

Supervised by your instructor, you learn to operate a sailboat or you improve your skills, depending on your level. From the sea, you can discover rocky coasts, isolated coves, the Mediterranean atmosphere and its ports. animated in summer. You sail between the Calanques of Cassis and the Islands of Hyères, and enjoy stops, each more remarkable than the last (Giens Peninsula, Hyères Islands, Cavalaire sur Mer...). Do you have questions about your stay? Find our FAQ by copying the following link into your browser's search bar: https://www.ucpa.com/formations/ecole-de-voile/faq

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Discover the Mediterranean by sailboat
  • The pleasure of sharing and discovering
  • Swim in small secluded coves
  • The practice of cruising in a liveable sailboat in complete safety

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Discover the Mediterranean by sailboat

  • The pleasure of sharing and discovering
  • Swim in small secluded coves
  • The practice of cruising in a liveable sailboat in complete safety

Sailboat cruise

Cruise Stay
Only by boat

Ages

18 - 55 ans

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PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Not very sporty or not very sporty
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
All levels
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Included

  • The provision of the boat
  • Cruise supervision and apprenticeship according to your level
  • Accommodation on board sailing boats
  • Safety and rescue equipment
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  • Civil liability insurance

Not Included

  • Your personal equipment
  • Complementary insurances
  • The cash register, which is used to pay for shipping costs, food, food, fuel, gas and small consumables (provide an additional fee of €15/day per person)

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Reception at 10:00am the first day at the port of La Vieille Darse in Toulon (at the level of the harbor master's office), the boats are located on the pontoon R.
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You will recognize the boats thanks to the UCPA flames, the instructor will be there to welcome you. You can park along the submariners' wharf or on Avenue de l'Infanterie de Marine.
Composition of the crews (7 trainees maximum per boat and the instructor), followed by the preparation of the menus for the week, refueling, safety briefing, and departure from the boat.

During your stay

During these three days of navigation, you develop your technical skills in all key positions, from the smooth running of a sailboat, from the helm to sail settings, from navigation (mapping) to the management of supplies.

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Sailing is an itinerant activity, an adventure that, from ports to well-chosen anchorages, walks, excursions or visits during stops on land will give you unforgettable memories as well as moments of relaxation (swimming, reading...).
You will have some highlights such as discovering the islands of Port-Cros or Porquerolles, or exploring the creeks of Cassis.
In three days, you can't see everything, so you'll probably have to come back.

The course of this program is given for information purposes only.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.

Last day

The course ends at the same place at 6 pm, boat tidy and cleaned.

To note:
The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
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It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants. Under 3 team members, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the stay or mix it with a similar stay. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).

Hosting

Accommodation destination Toulon cruise

It is equipped with 2 to 3 double berths depending on the boat with storage and individual reading light and the possibility of sleeping in the saloon.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats. They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
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So sailing and living on board are a real pleasure.

Interior layout:
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table

Hygiene on board
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. The boats have showers to rinse off at the end of the swim. It is advisable to equip yourself with sea soap to have better management of fresh water on board.

Equipment Included

Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats. They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
So sailing and living on board are a real pleasure.

Interior layout:
- Minimum seven beds (square or cabins) with storage
- A sanitary area with sink and bathroom
- A warm square
- An equipped kitchen
- A card table

Hygiene on board
All ports are equipped with showers for boaters. The boats have showers to rinse off at the end of the swim. It is advisable to equip yourself with sea soap to have better management of fresh water on board.

Address and access

You are coming by train:
Toulon SNCF station (TGV Paris/Marseille/Toulon line), then go to the sea port (20 min on foot) or bus Mistral network n° 3 or 23 stop Mayol.

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You choose carpooling:
From Marseille: follow the A50 which ends in Toulon, direction “Le Port”. For security reasons, parking is prohibited within the walls of the port of Toulon Centre.
Nearby, you will find the Mayol shopping center car park (3 min walk from the port)
From Nice: take the A57 to Toulon.

Address and access

You are coming by train:
Toulon SNCF station (TGV Paris/Marseille/Toulon line), then go to the sea port (20 min on foot) or bus Mistral network n° 3 or 23 stop Mayol.

You choose carpooling:
From Marseille: follow the A50 which ends in Toulon, direction “Le Port”. For security reasons, parking is prohibited within the walls of the port of Toulon Centre.
Nearby, you will find the Mayol shopping center car park (3 min walk from the port)
From Nice: take the A57 to Toulon.

Equipment not included

Put your belongings in soft bags that can easily be stored on board, do not take a hard suitcase.
Bring a light sleeping bag and a sheet underneath, a pillow (optional), non-slip closed shoes (such as tennis shoes), a flashlight or headlamp, sailing gloves, a water bottle, warm and light spare clothes, caps, hats, hats, hats, hats, sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses, your personal pharmacy with painkiller, anti-naupathic, your personal toilet bag and a tea towel.
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Don't forget to bring your swimsuit. You can also take fins, mask and snorkel if you wish.

As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving. Therefore, provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).

For the on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.

Equipment not included

Put your belongings in soft bags that can easily be stored on board, do not take a hard suitcase.
Bring a light sleeping bag and a sheet underneath, a pillow (optional), non-slip closed shoes (such as tennis shoes), a flashlight or headlamp, sailing gloves, a water bottle, warm and light spare clothes, caps, hats, hats, hats, hats, sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses, your personal pharmacy with painkiller, anti-naupathic, your personal toilet bag and a tea towel. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit. You can also take fins, mask and snorkel if you wish.

As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving. Therefore, provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).

For the on-board cash register: provide the sum of €15/day/person to be given to the sailing instructor at the beginning of the stay. The cash box includes: refueling, berth, fuel and gas.

Physical intensity

Not very sporty or not very sporty

You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.

Physical intensity

Not very sporty or not very sporty

You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

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Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Level of expertise

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Restauration

The refuelling is done at the beginning of the internship.
Meals are taken on board the boat. Allow an additional 15 euros per day and per person for the cash register (which is used to pay for shipping costs, food, fuel, gas and small consumables).

Restauration

The refuelling is done at the beginning of the internship.
Meals are taken on board the boat. Allow an additional 15 euros per day and per person for the cash register (which is used to pay for shipping costs, food, fuel, gas and small consumables).

Management

The volunteer instructor is qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training both technically and pedagogically to best support you in your cruise-sailing experience at UCPA.

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The crew is composed of a maximum of 7 trainees and a captain.

Management

The volunteer instructor is qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training both technically and pedagogically to best support you in your cruise-sailing experience at UCPA.

The crew is composed of a maximum of 7 trainees and a captain.

Important information

Under 3 crew members per boat, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the program or mix it with the 3-day performance break course.

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Pontoon R Vieille Darse
83000 TOULON
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr

Important information

Under 3 crew members per boat, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the program or mix it with the 3-day performance break course.

Pontoon R Vieille Darse
83000 TOULON
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr

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