A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Sport' Camp/It allows you to improve your navigation on board a liveable sailboat in the Gulf of Morbihan.
On the program: intensive navigation sessions and theoretical contributions with an evaluative and certification part.
To note:
To participate in this training, a minimum of 8 weeks of practice are required with the possession of solid theoretical knowledge (navigation, weather, regulations...).
Level 4 - captain is the prerequisite for entering instructor training. An FFV license is mandatory to participate in this course.
Registration is done at the Lorient Cruise Center directly after validation of a nautical CV.
At the end of the internship, delivery of a UCPA level certificate, which makes it possible to consider progressing in autonomy and taking responsibility on a sailboat. This stay is a validation of a level recognized by the French Sailing Federation and allows access to entry into CQP cruise instructor training.
Not sure which stay to choose? Evaluate your level by copying the following link into your browser's search bar: https://www.ucpa.com/formations/ecole-de-voile/formations/evaluersonniveau
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Sport' Camp/This one-week “UCPA Instructor” objective sailing trip in Brittany is designed for 16-25 year olds. It proposes to acquire the skills necessary to validate the UCPA instructor level.It allows you to improve your navigation on board a liveable sailboat in the Gulf of Morbihan.
On the program: intensive navigation sessions and theoretical contributions with an evaluative and certification part.
To note:
To participate in this training, a minimum of 8 weeks of practice are required with the possession of solid theoretical knowledge (navigation, weather, regulations...).
Level 4 - captain is the prerequisite for entering instructor training. An FFV license is mandatory to participate in this course.
Registration is done at the Lorient Cruise Center directly after validation of a nautical CV.
At the end of the internship, delivery of a UCPA level certificate, which makes it possible to consider progressing in autonomy and taking responsibility on a sailboat. This stay is a validation of a level recognized by the French Sailing Federation and allows access to entry into CQP cruise instructor training.
Not sure which stay to choose? Evaluate your level by copying the following link into your browser's search bar: https://www.ucpa.com/formations/ecole-de-voile/formations/evaluersonniveau
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Acquiring the skills to become a sailing assistant
- The conviviality of crew life
- The discovery of the marine environment and its universe
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Acquiring the skills to become a sailing assistant
- The conviviality of crew life
- The discovery of the marine environment and its universe
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Great sportsman
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Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Included
- Accommodation on board sailing boats
- Apprenticeship according to your level
- The adapted framework
- Collective and sports equipment
- Safety and rescue equipment
- Civil liability insurance
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
- The on-board cash register (15€/day)
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1:
Reception from 16:00 on Sundays, directly on the pontoons, at the Kéroman submarine base in Lorient.
Composition of crews and safety overview.
Reception from 16:00 on Sundays, directly on the pontoons, at the Kéroman submarine base in Lorient.
Composition of crews and safety overview.
Preparation of the menus for the week, refueling, then departure of the cruise.
During your stay
Days 2 to 6:
Navigation of 10 hours per day on average (depending on weather conditions), during the day with arrivals or departures at night.
Navigation of 10 hours per day on average (depending on weather conditions), during the day with arrivals or departures at night.
Raising awareness about the preservation of the marine environment.
On the program:
- Evaluation of general theory on the first day (to set up a progression adapted to the group level)
- Debriefing and tips to reinforce achievements
- Evaluation of the technical level in continuous control
- Half-day evaluation by putting in a situation of autonomy and responsibility
- Practical performance and crew management (shift taking responsibility for the ship under the supervision of the trainer)
On the program:
- Evaluation of general theory on the first day (to set up a progression adapted to the group level)
- Debriefing and tips to reinforce achievements
- Evaluation of the technical level in continuous control
- Half-day evaluation by putting in a situation of autonomy and responsibility
- Practical performance and crew management (shift taking responsibility for the ship under the supervision of the trainer)
Last day
Day 7:
Debriefing of the stay.
Boat storage, cleaning and maintenance.
End of the stay at 16:00 on Saturday at the Kéroman submarine base in Lorient.
Debriefing of the stay.
Boat storage, cleaning and maintenance.
End of the stay at 16:00 on Saturday at the Kéroman submarine base in Lorient.
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. 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).
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. 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 Lorient cruise
The boat 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
Collective and sports equipment. Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
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.
- 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.
Equipment Included
Collective and sports equipment. Our 35 to 45 foot boats are comfortable liveable sailboats.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
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.
They were chosen for their technicality and their maneuverability in any circumstance/situation.
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.
Address and access
You are coming by car:
The port of the Kéroman submarine base is located a 10-minute drive from downtown Lorient.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage.
The port of the Kéroman submarine base is located a 10-minute drive from downtown Lorient.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage.
At the Kéroman roundabout (with a submarine bow), take the 2nd exit and enter the “submarine base”.
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
You are coming by train:
Take bus line T2. It provides a transfer between the Eric Tabarly sailing city and the Lorient SNCF train station (every 15 minutes).
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
You are coming by train:
Take bus line T2. It provides a transfer between the Eric Tabarly sailing city and the Lorient SNCF train station (every 15 minutes).
Address and access
You are coming by car:
The port of the Kéroman submarine base is located a 10-minute drive from downtown Lorient.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage. At the Kéroman roundabout (with a submarine bow), take the 2nd exit and enter the “submarine base”.
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
You are coming by train:
Take bus line T2. It provides a transfer between the Eric Tabarly sailing city and the Lorient SNCF train station (every 15 minutes).
The port of the Kéroman submarine base is located a 10-minute drive from downtown Lorient.
Take the N165 and follow the direction of Lorient/Larmor Plage. At the Kéroman roundabout (with a submarine bow), take the 2nd exit and enter the “submarine base”.
Free parking in front of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
Go to pontoon D. The pontoons are located 500 m from the car park on the left in front of the harbor master's office (tel.: 02 97 87 00 46).
You are coming by train:
Take bus line T2. It provides a transfer between the Eric Tabarly sailing city and the Lorient SNCF train station (every 15 minutes).
Equipment not included
- 1 soft bag that can easily be stored on board (no hard suitcase)
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 flashlight or headlamp
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 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.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 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.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
Equipment not included
- 1 soft bag that can easily be stored on board (no hard suitcase)
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 flashlight or headlamp
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 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.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
- 1 sleeping bag
- 1 bottom sheet
- 1 pair of non-slip closed shoes (tennis shoes type)
- 1 flashlight or headlamp
- 1 insulated bottle
- warm and light clothing
- 1 oilskin or 1 watch jacket
- 1 waxed pants
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 cap or 1 hat
- 1 sun cream
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 personal pharmacy with painkiller, analgesic and antinaupathic
- 1 personal toilet bag
- 1 tea towel
- 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.
- Optionally: 1 pillow + 1 pair of sailing gloves
As weather conditions may vary, it is advisable to anticipate your week by consulting the weather forecast before leaving and to provide appropriate equipment in case of rain (waterproof jacket, waterproof pants and pair of boots).
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Restauration
The supplies for the sailing week are done at the start of the course. Meals are taken on board the boat.
Restauration
The supplies for the sailing week are done at the start of the course. Meals are taken on board the boat.
Management
Supervision adapted to 16-25 year olds: 1 instructor qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training, both technically and pedagogically.
Safety ensured by the competence and experience of the instructor.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
Management
Supervision adapted to 16-25 year olds: 1 instructor qualified by the UCPA Cruise School after a complete and thorough training, both technically and pedagogically.
Safety ensured by the competence and experience of the instructor.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
Safety ensured by the competence and experience of the instructor.
1 instructor for 7 participants maximum.
Important information
Note: Under 3 team members, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the stay or mix it with a similar stay.
Keroman submarine base, Ponton D
Keroman submarine base, Ponton D
56100 Lorient
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
Important information
Note: Under 3 team members, UCPA reserves the right to cancel the stay or mix it with a similar stay.
Keroman submarine base, Ponton D
56100 Lorient
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
Keroman submarine base, Ponton D
56100 Lorient
Tel: 02 97 05 50 50
Email: croisieres@ucpa.asso.fr
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