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  • Excursion aboard the sailboat
  • Supervision by a professional skipper
  • Fuel
  • Transport to and from the destination
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Harbour fees
  • Facultatives restaurants or activities

-> A minimum of 2 participants is required to guarantee the start of a shared course.
- Bring your own picnic!

  • Available on :
  • Full boat
  • Cabin cruise
 

Your cruise

Set sail from Les Minimes Port - La Rochelle

Laurent, a professional skipper, awaits you aboard his sailboat to introduce you to or perfect your sailing skills. He'll teach you the basics of maneuvering, and you'll be at the helm! This one-day sailing course departing from La Rochelle will give you the opportunity to discover the magnificent landscapes of the Pertuis Charentais.

Your possible stops during this cruise

Below is an indicative program for your day sailing course in La Rochelle with Laurent. It can be adapted to weather conditions, tides and your wishes. The itinerary is available on request.

You'll meet Laurent at 9 a.m. at the Port des Minimes to board his sailboat.

He'll start by explaining the safety rules on board and outlining the day's program, then you'll be able to start your day's sailing course from La Rochelle.
Depending on the wind, you'll set course for Ile de Ré, Ile d'Oléron and/or the mythical Fort Boyard. You'll spend an exceptional day sailing and discovering the Pertuis Charentais region.
Once at sea, you'll take part in maneuvering the sailboat, learning how to hoist the sails, hold the helm and adjust the sails according to the wind. Laurent will take you through a series of exercises to give you a better understanding of the boat and its environment.
The aim is to teach you how to make the right decisions to be autonomous on board. Throughout the day, you'll receive advice and instructions to help you progress in your sailing training. Whatever your initial level, you will have progressed.

You'll be back in La Rochelle by 17:00.

 

The skipper

  • Laurent
  • EN / FR

Laurent likes to transmit his passion and technical knowledge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. On the water since he was 6 years old, he has been an instructor for 40 years.

Quality and simplicity in my teaching.

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the boat

Model

Dufour 414 - 12.40 meters

About

Dufour 414 sailboat with a comfortable saloon, 3 double cabins and a bathroom

Layout
  • 3 double cabins
  • kitchen
  • 1 bathrooms
Additional equipment
  • Outdoor table
  • Hot water
 
practical information
Life on the spot
Accommodation

If cabins are occupied, the skipper sleeps in the middle

Meal

The skipper helps you to cook but everybody is participating

I do not manage supply. Passengers bring it or buy what they need.

Venues and appointment times
  • Places of embarkation:Les Minimes Port - La Rochelle
  • Boarding time:09h00 / 9AM
  • Time of landing:17h00 / 5PM
How to get there ?

Reach La Rochelle by TGV or car. Think about carpooling!

 
Reviews of our travelers
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Pascal Posted on 24 August 2025
(5/5)
The cruise

A beautiful sailing trip in the bay of Encioche opposite La Rochelle. As soon as we left the harbor, Laurent gave us the helm, helped us hoist the sails, and off we went along the Ile de Ré, then Oléron with light winds of 5-6 knots. Fortunately, around 3pm, the wind shifted to 15 knots NW, and we made good headway towards Fort Boyard with good speed. Laurent gave us good advice, didn't hesitate to give us the helm, and explained in small doses the adjustments to watch out for... I was able to maneuver to get back to the harbor. It was hot, but it was important to learn. An experience worth repeating.

The skipper

Skippair helped me find this available day in La Rochelle and was very responsive. Thank you

Best memories

The full-on Fort Boyard approach without doing the es épreuves du père Fouras.

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Pascal Posted on 29 July 2025
(5/5)
The cruise

The cruise began after a short explanation of the boat. We sailed from Ile de Ré to Fort Boyard and around Ile d'Aix. The wind was calm, then a little stronger, and Laurent showed us how to maneuver in all situations

The skipper

Laurent is very calm and pedagogical. He explained very well how the boat and sails work, as well as safety. Thank you Laurent and Myriam for this day and for all your teaching. See you soon

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Alain Posted on 07 July 2025
(5/5)
The cruise

We haven't done any cruising but it's something we're considering after our first experience, which was great. Skipper super nice and very educational. We learned a lot in one day.

The skipper

Everything was ok and top

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Nadine Posted on 17 September 2024
(5/5)
The cruise

A lot of teaching. A very formative day, both for me as a newcomer and for my companion, who was more experienced. All in good fun and sharing. Thank you very much!

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Emmanuelle Posted on 15 September 2018
(5/5)
The cruise

Superb day with Laurent our skipper, we were 5 on his yachts Laurent was able to adapt to everyone's level and expectations. To highly recommend 👍🏼👍🏼👍👍🏼👍🏼👍👍 and Pierre -Laurent

The skipper

Laurent is a sailor-educator, attentive and very friendly ⛵️.

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Pascale Posted on 05 October 2017
(5/5)
The cruise

very nice day aboard a first 37, with optimal weather conditions (sun, wind but not too much...), a good active day of decompression ideal for me...

The skipper

Laurent is very educational, but also very cool...

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