A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/HappyThis 7-day stay in Port Camargue, accessible to all, consists of 10 sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. In the heart of the Bay of Aigues-Mortes, you sail along the Camargue coast, a magnificent and renowned spot.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Pure action/Happy If you are between 18 and 25 years old, take advantage of a special young rate and come (re) discover the catamaran in the Bay of Aigues-Mortes. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced person, progress quickly near the most sites in Camargue.This 7-day stay in Port Camargue, accessible to all, consists of 10 sessions supervised by a qualified instructor. In the heart of the Bay of Aigues-Mortes, you sail along the Camargue coast, a magnificent and renowned spot.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Tarif 18-25 ans- A vast sailing area in Aigues-Mortes Bay, adapted to all wind directions
- Rapid progress supervised by passionate instructors
- A friendly atmosphere
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Tarif 18-25 ans
- A vast sailing area in Aigues-Mortes Bay, adapted to all wind directions
- Rapid progress supervised by passionate instructors
- A friendly atmosphere
- A preferential youth rate for adult stays (18-40 or 18-55 years old)
- New and comfortable sports village 200 meters from the beach
- Free parking adjacent to the sports village
Included
- Full board accommodation and catering
- 10 2.5-hour Catamaran sessions with instructor
- Loan of equipment
- The entertainment of the evenings
Not Included
- Transport
- Personal equipment
- Complementary insurances
On option
- Accommodation for 2 (separate beds)
- Accommodation for 2 people with bunk beds
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Reception on Sundays from 2 pm for the discovery of the sports village in its surroundings and the installation in the rooms.
Welcome drink at 19:00 to meet the team and the other participants.
Possibility of arrival the day before depending on availability. You can contact the sports village directly by phone or email to book.
Possibility of arrival the day before depending on availability. You can contact the sports village directly by phone or email to book.
During your stay
Here is an overview of the program:
For beginners: discovery of the Hobie Cat 16, assembly of the boat safely, learning navigation concepts (gaits, winds, sailing vocabulary), first boarding as a crew to understand how the boat works at the various positions (helmsman, crew member).
For beginners: discovery of the Hobie Cat 16, assembly of the boat safely, learning navigation concepts (gaits, winds, sailing vocabulary), first boarding as a crew to understand how the boat works at the various positions (helmsman, crew member).
You will discover how to change sides (gybe, turn), desalinate and straighten the boat as well as trapeze navigation.
For intermediate levels: a revision session is required before perfecting your maneuvers and mastering all the gaits! You learn to manage your boat independently, to adjust your sails according to the chosen trajectory, to position yourself to maintain a good balance of the boat and to navigate the navigation zone according to the direction of the wind.
For the initiated: alone or in pairs, come glide and race on our fleet. You will refine your navigation by improving the propulsion of the boat for more performance.
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. 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.
For intermediate levels: a revision session is required before perfecting your maneuvers and mastering all the gaits! You learn to manage your boat independently, to adjust your sails according to the chosen trajectory, to position yourself to maintain a good balance of the boat and to navigate the navigation zone according to the direction of the wind.
For the initiated: alone or in pairs, come glide and race on our fleet. You will refine your navigation by improving the propulsion of the boat for more performance.
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. 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
No activity on Saturday morning, ideal for sleeping in. Brunch from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Check out for the rooms at 10 am and departure from the center until 1 pm.
Check out for the rooms at 10 am and departure from the center until 1 pm.
SPOT
The Bay of Aigues-Mortes
Introduction to board sports in the heart of the Bay
Introduction to board sports in the heart of the Bay. Between La Grande-Motte and Espiguette Beach lies the Bay of Aigues-Mortes: a secure stretch of sea renowned for the practice of water sports! From Port-Camargue, come and discover a vast sailing area to glide on a catamaran. It allows you to fold up and shelter for small levels, as well as to take advantage of a unique space by all orientations and wind powers.
Hosting
Port Camargue Marine School
All rooms are located upstairs.
Bright rooms for 4 to 5 people, with or without a bathroom, all equipped with a water point and storage.
Rooms for 2 people with bathroom and toilet (optional) from the sports village secretariat for adult stays
The centre's equipment
- Yoga room
- Entertainment room and bar
- Dining room
- Outdoor spaces: beach volleyball court, playground, terrace, patio
- Nautical base
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Catamaran: Hobie Cat 16 equipped with trapezoids.
Different sailing games adapted to wind conditions.
Jumpsuit, vest, trapeze belt
Different sailing games adapted to wind conditions.
Jumpsuit, vest, trapeze belt
Equipment Included
Catamaran: Hobie Cat 16 equipped with trapezoids.
Different sailing games adapted to wind conditions.
Jumpsuit, vest, trapeze belt
Different sailing games adapted to wind conditions.
Jumpsuit, vest, trapeze belt
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Address and access
You are coming by car
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
From Nîmes, highway exit Gallargues, direction Le Grau du Roi/ Port-Camargue (left bank) by the D979, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”
From Montpellier, highway A709 exit Montpellier Est, direction Les Plages by the D66, then La Grande Motte/Le Grau du Roi by the D62 “Route de la Petite Camargue”, then follow the sign “Capitainerie”.
You are coming by train
The fastest: arrival by TGV at Nîmes station to take the TER to Grau du Roi (TER traffic is restricted on Sundays, allow one hour of travel). https://www.ter.sncf.com/occitanie
If you arrive in Montpellier Saint Roch: take tram 1 direction Odysseum to Station Place de France, then take bus line 606 stop Les Ecoles au Grau du Roi. Attention, on Sundays only 4 buses serve Grau du Roi: departures at 09:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm and 6:30pm, allow one hour by bus.
http://www.herault-transport.fr/http://www.tam-voyages.com/index.asp
When you arrive at Grau du Roi you can walk to the UCPA sports village along the seafront (about 30 minutes) or take a taxi (about 10 minutes). Taxi du Boucanet: 04 66 53 08 08
During school holidays: a shuttle bus is chartered by the UCPA on Sundays between Nîmes station and the center and on Saturday for the return to the station. Contact the sports village to find out the schedule and booking procedures (10 euros one way, 10 euros the return).
For adult stays, contact the sports village directly to find out if a shuttle is in place.
Center contact: camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
Port Camargue UCPA Center - Marine School:
Centurion Avenue - 30240 Le Grau du Roi
Tél.: 04 66 51 47 92
Equipment not included
Bring a toiletries kit, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
Equipment not included
Bring a toiletries kit, bath towel and beach towel.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
A change of clothes, and especially a swimsuit and a pair of flip flops.
A personal water bottle.
For practice: neoprene slippers or an old pair of sneakers to go in the water, a cap, sunglasses with drawstrings, sunscreen and an after-sun cream.
Physical intensity
Casual sportsman
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Physical intensity
Casual sportsman
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.
Level of expertise
All levels
Technical level - 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.
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.
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
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Restauration
Buffet-style catering: starters, main courses, cheeses, desserts, fruits.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Special conditions: if you are affected by a food allergy or intolerance, please contact the sports village to find out if it is possible to welcome you in the best safety conditions.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Management
All courses are supervised by qualified instructors.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is available for a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is available for a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Important information
To find out about the availability of the options and to make a reservation, you can contact the center's reception directly by phone or email.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is available for a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
camargue@ucpa.asso.fr
The option to arrive the day before allows you to make the most of your vacation without time or transport constraints.
The single or double room option is available for a bit more comfort or if you come as a couple and want to stay together.
Weather
Mediterranean climate
Weather
Mediterranean climate