12-day sailing course: Corsica from Bandol

Your cruise

Sailing Cruising School - Destination Corsica (5 trainees maximum)
Set sail from Bandol for an unforgettable sailing experience and adventure, bound for Corsica and its unspoiled landscapes. This sailing course invites you to discover a true maritime paradise while perfecting your sailing skills.
Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, this experience will enable you to become more autonomous aboard a sailboat under the guidance of an FFV-certified sailing instructor.

What you'll experience :
The program includes a cruise of several days to discover the most beautiful Mediterranean coasts, from the islands of Hyères to Corsica, with the aim of making you more autonomous in sailing.
This practical course with a maximum of 5 trainees on board guarantees personalized learning and follow-up tailored to each individual's needs. Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you will learn to master all the stages of coastal and offshore sailing.

You'll learn all the sailing skills you need to be autonomous aboard a sailboat: safety, piloting, driving and maneuvers, life on board and maintenance.
In particular, you'll learn how to navigate a sailboat, how to set the boat to different points of sail, how to find your way around the sea, how to read a map, how to use a GPS, as well as the safety maneuvers you need to be autonomous on board, how to anchor your sailboat and, why not, how to sail at night.

The program includes a cruise on turquoise waters, in the heart of the island's most beautiful calanques, where nature and the sea meet in all their splendor. You'll have the chance to anchor in idyllic spots, far from the crowds, and to enjoy an unspoilt environment in which to learn to sail in complete serenity.

Our aim is to make you autonomous as quickly as possible, in a friendly, fun atmosphere. So you can learn to sail and discover the true soul of a sailor! This cruise is more than just a sailing course, it's a human and maritime adventure that will give you new skills while you discover the wild beauty of Corsica from the sea.

Your possible stops during this cruise

Program for your 12-day sailing course: Corsica from Bandol
This program is subject to weather conditions.

Day 1: Boarding in Bandol
After a collective provisioning in Bandol, we'll head for Porquerolles and its calm, protected waters to acclimatize the crew and the boat.

Days 2 to 3: Hyeres islands and crossing
In a 2-day weather window, we'll choose together from Porquerolles the right moment to leave for Corsica. This 20-hour journey, far from the coast, will be a special time to work on routing, watches and offshore sailing.

Day 4: Arrival in Calvi
We'll arrive in the turquoise waters of Calvi Bay, where we'll enjoy a sheltered and restorative anchorage. This will also be an opportunity to discover the magnificent citadel. We then sail along the coast towards Propriano. We'll sail between 4 and 6 hours a day, stopping for lunch and dinner at sumptuous, unspoilt anchorages.

Days 5 to 9: Scandola & Ajaccio
We pass through the bay of Galéria and its freshwater river that flows into the sea, the port of Girolata in the heart of the Scandola reserve, the bay of Porto and its cliff that flows into the sea. We'll then sail to the mythical Capo Rosso, to the sumptuous beach of Sagone. We'll cross the Sanguinaires to Ajaccio, where we'll stop for a day. We then continue our journey to the Gulf of Propiano and its heavenly anchorages.

Days 10 to 12: Return crossing
It's time to head back to the mainland. As on the outward journey, we'll have a window of 2 to 3 days to cross safely. Before returning to civilization, we'll stop off at Port-Cros, then head back to Bandol with plenty of good memories to mark the end of this epic journey.