Sailing course

Learn to sail in the Grenadines archipelago

10 days, 9 nights
Departure Le Marin (Martinique)

We present to you a coastal sailing course in the West Indies! The Grenadines offer an ideal navigation basin for all sailors. The proximity of these islands and the regular trade winds (on average 15 knots) will allow you to progress in complete serenity. During this 10-day cruise open to all, your instructor will adapt to the level and objectives of each person. You will thus discover life on board and sailing at your own pace. You will navigate and progress on a sailboat as modern as it is efficient, an Pogo 12.50.

Some departures can be arranged according to the level of the participants. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Cruise Highlights

(Re) Learn maneuvers in a high-performance sailboat
Improve your ability to set the sails
Sail at night

4.7 · 12 reviews

Your Boat

Pogo 12.50
3 total cabins
6 people max
1 crew members

Come aboard a Pogo 12.50 combining power and comfort when sailing. Thanks to its width (4.50 metres), you will be able to take full advantage of the cockpit and its benches to enjoy the landscape. Both spacious and functional, the saloon will allow you to move around with ease and share friendly moments. Its double steering wheel will be ideal for all those who want to learn or improve their sailing skills. The boat is also equipped with a lifting keel to get as close to the coast as possible.

Please note: at certain times, this sailing course can also be done aboard a RM 1180.

Main sail (3 reefs)
Equipped kitchen
Furling genoa and staysail
Solar panel
Gennaker on furler
Desalinator
Spinnaker with sock
Annex
Carbon mast
Nautical maps and guides
Double helm wheel

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

With 3 cabins, this boat can hold up to 6 passengers and 1 instructor. You will share your cabin with one of your teammates or sleep in the saloon. A bathroom with toilets and a shower are also available.

Itinerary of your cruise

Your passionate skipper and teacher will teach you to sail in a dream setting, where you will learn the basics of sailing and consolidate your knowledge. The Grenadines archipelago is the perfect playground for all sailing lovers.

DAY 1: Le Marin
Meet at 4 p.m. in the Marin Marina for your embarkation. On your arrival, you will meet your teammates and your skipper. He will present the boat, its equipment, and the program to you. The latter will be determined with the skipper, depending on the objectives of each participant. The ultimate goal is to be able to navigate and sail in total autonomy.

DAY 2 to 9: Navigation
It's time to cast off and head south. Your coastal sailing will allow you to acquire practical and theoretical skills (night sailing possible on request). You will work as follows: maneuvers, mooring techniques, navigation rules, tide calculations, and safety.

∼ TOWARDS THE SOUTH ∼

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the stops you will make during your journey in the south:

Saint Lucia: a mountainous island which is part of the "islands of wind" from the Grenadines archipelago. Located in the south of Martinique, it is easily recognizable thanks to its two peaks (rocky points). Its Qualibou (or Soufrière) volcano is renowned for the benefits of its sulfurous water basins.

Bequia: a peaceful place surrounded by small sheltered bays. Nothing is better than taking a dip before relaxing in the shade of the coconut palms. Once a favourite destination for sailors, Port Elizabeth has since become an essential passage for clearing customs formalities.

Baliceaux: a green island that is today uninhabited but remains with a painful past. At the end of the XVIII ^e century the English army banished more than 5,000 Garifunas (Caribbean people). The survivors were deported to an island in Honduras.

Moustique: a little corner of paradise that you will reach driven by the trade winds. This private island is mainly inhabited by jet-setters (singers, actors, billionaires...).

Canouan: a haven of peace bordered by a sublime coral reef on its Atlantic coast. The island has vegetation as lush as a tropical paradise. It is also a breeding ground for sea turtles.

Mayreau: an island with a lively atmosphere with a unique village nestled in its heights. Its turquoise water will be perfect for training you in mooring techniques.

Tobago Cays: a group of 5 islets (Petit Rameau, Petit Tabac, Petit Bateau, Baradal and Jamesby) linked by a coral reef. This El Dorado is a must for all sailing enthusiasts. Sailing nearby also allows you to improve your ability to set the sails.

Union: a volcanic island whose silhouette has earned it the nickname "Tahiti of the Antilles". It revolves around two villages on the south coast: Clifton and Ashton. Union is known for the quiet and wild side of "Chatham Bay" (west coast).

Saint-Vincent: the main island of the archipelago, dominated by its volcano, Soufrière (1,234 meters above sea level). It is covered with a tropical forest which shelters a particularly diverse fauna and flora. Its capital Kingstown is a vibrant and colourful city.

Palm Island: formerly known as "Prune Island", is a former swamp island where hundreds of coconut trees were planted to be farmed. This small piece of land of barely 55 hectares has been transformed into a first-class hotel and resort.

∼ TOWARDS THE NORTH ∼

Below is a non-exhaustive list of the stops you will make during your journey in the south:

Dominica: is an enchanting island where nature reigns supreme. Particularly wild, it is covered by a thick tropical forest and is crossed by no less than 365 rivers and a dozen waterfalls. It's also a renowned spot for whale watching.

Les Saintes: is an archipelago located in the south of Guadeloupe and composed of two main islands, Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas, as well as other smaller and uninhabited islands. The turquoise waters and sheltered anchorages make it a particularly pleasant place to go sailing.

Guadeloupe is like a butterfly in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. The two largest islands, Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, are separated by the Salt River. Once ashore, you will taste Creole cuisine full of traditional flavours.

Marie Galante: owes its name to one of Christopher Columbus' ships (Maria Galanta), who discovered it. It is also often called the "big cake" because of its round shape and lack of hills. You will likely see its many sugar cane fields from your sailboat. It also boasts the "best rum in the world"...

DAY 10: Le Marin
Your disembarkation at Le Marin is scheduled for around 9 a.m. See you on the water!

Please note: The itinerary will be determined by the person making the initial booking. Do not hesitate to contact your GlobeSailor advisor for more information regarding the dates you wish to book.

Towards the south Le Marin Sainte-Lucie Saint-Vincent Bequia Tobago Cays Union Palm IslandLe Marin

Towards the north Le Marin La Dominique Les Saintes La Guadeloupe Marie Galande Le Marin

Marigot Bay, an exceptional anchorage in St. Lucia

Let yourself be carried away by the trade winds

St. Vincent and its famous volcano, La Soufrière

Admire the beauty of the Caribbean sunsets

Mayreau and its sublime view of Union and St. Vincent

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
The photographs and visual products presented have no contractual value.

Prices

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Products	Wed 02 Apr Fri 11 Apr 2025
Double cabin to share Price TTC per person	1 485 €
Double cabin for single use Price incl. VAT per person	2 215 €

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Price includes

Double cabin accommodation to share
Instructor services (state graduate)
Bedding (bottom sheet, pillowcase, and pillow)
End of course cleaning
"Sailing Pass" - French Sailing Federation Sailing Pass (valid for the year of purchase)

Price does not include

Air transportation
Round-trip transfers between the airport and the boat
Cashbox to be paid on site in cash (includes consumables for the boat: water, gas, fuel oil; provisioning including the trainer's meals; mooring fees and port taxes; entry fees for the Grenadines National Park): approx. 45 € /day /person
Sleeping bag or top sheet
Bath and beach towels
Multihull surcharge (sailing on a catamaran - TS 42): 100 € /person in a double cabin to share
Multihull surcharge (sailing on a catamaran - TS 42): 155 € /person in a private cabin

Our customers' reviews of this boat

4,7 · 12 reviews

5
Excellent cruise, super skipper

Ari Jan 2022

I had significant expectations but they were very much exceeded. Everything was top notch: Skipper Nicolas Robbes, teaching, other crew members, team work, route planning, sporty yet comfortable boat, weather and winds.
5
Un stage au top

Fabienne Feb 2025

Que dire, ce stage était à la hauteur de mes attentes, un groupe d’équipier au top, et surtout une formatrice Sylvie, vraiment au top, disponible, toujours de bonne humeur, donnant vraiment tout le temps des informations. Sylvie nous a informé sur ce stage avec un grand professionnalisme, Une gentillesse et beaucoup de patience.
En ce qui me concerne, je n’aurais pas pu espérer mieux, j’ai beaucoup appris et beaucoup évolué grâce à Sylvie.
5
J'y retourne !

David Feb 2024

Pour une première expérience de navigation mon choix s'est porté sur GlobeSailor et le RM1180 depuis le port du Marin en Martinique du 2 au 11 février 2024.

Les alizés nous ayant lâchés par un phénomène météo peu courant et compte tenu des prévisions météo et de leur impact sur la navigation, combiné à la relative inexpérience de l'équipage, le skipper a choisi avec l'accord de ce dernier de rallier Marie Galante et non les Grenadines. Bon choix !

8 jours de navigation à des allures portantes principalement voir travers et bon plein.

Mouillages à l'Anse d'Arlets, Saint Pierre pour la Martinique, Roseau et Portsmouth pour La Dominique, l'Anse Canot et Saint-Louis pour Marie-Galante et pour finir les Salines et Saint-Anne en Martinique avant de rendre le bateau au Marin.

Navigation diurne de 5 ou 6 heures et une navigation de nuit côté océanique entre Marie-Galante et la plage des Salines en Martinique pour mon plus grand plaisir et celui des autres équipiers.

Naviguer sous les étoiles dans une mer peu agitée puis agitée en cours de nuit avec de rares petits grains et un vent de 20/25 nœuds ... prise de quarts pour tous même si en cours de nuit on est passé au PA avec juste une veille à faire ... contourner la pointe sud de la Martinique dans la matinée pour rejoindre le petit paradis de la plage des Salines et y finir la journée ... éreintant pour tous mais souvenir impérissable ... mille fois top !!!

Le bateau était correctement équipé en ce qui me concerne qu'il s'agisse des équipements nécessaire à la navigation ou de la vie à bord.

Super skipper, pédagogue, heureux de partager ses connaissances et expériences passées, dans la joie et la bonne humeur qu'il s'agisse de la sécurité ou de manœuvres de pont, en navigation, au port ou au mouillage.
Moi qui ne connaissait rien, je reviens avec un petit bagage que j'espère voir grandir dans les années à venir.

Ambiance générale super agréable entre bons mots et franche rigolade où tout le monde à contribuer à hauteur de ses modestes compétences à la vie du bord même si je dois reconnaître ne pas avoir été le plus assidu à la cuisine en dehors d'un gâteau au pomme ... plutôt réussi je crois 😊 mais bon j'avais rapporté de la saucisse fraîche de chez moi qui nous a fait tous les apéros des repas du soir ...

Les petit moins ?
Le mal de mer mais bon ça s'arrangera avec le temps
L'annexe qui mériterait d'être un poil plus adapté mais fait le boulot malgré tout

Les petit plus ?
La traversée du canal entre la Martinique et la Dominique nous a rapporté un barracuda d'1m20 qui a contribué de façon non négligeable à notre alimentation proteinée quotidienne
Visite de tous les points de mouillage dont une journée à Marie-Galante
Carnaval à Saint-Pierre et Memorial de 1902
Chute d'eau de Syndicate (Syndicare Falls) et repaire de Jack Sparrow dans la mangrove à la Dominique
On avait la chance d'avoir à bord une professionnelle photo et vidéo qui nous a fait à partir de son téléphone quelques montages souvenirs mémorables
Dîner à Saint-Anne le dernier soir ...

Séjour mille fois top, je me suis régalé !!!
4
Belle balade dans les grenadines

Stéphan Apr 2023

Vraiment très belle croisière avec un choix des mouillages de la part du skipper Charly qui nous a tous enthousiasmé.
5
Un stage de voile très réussi

Michèle Feb 2023

Un mot en particulier pour notre skipper, Daphné, qui a été en tout point remarquable : gestion de l'équipage, apprentissage de la voile, organisation, etc.
5
Experiencia muy recomendable

Ignacio Arce With friends Feb 2022

Increíble curso de vela para todos los niveles.
5
Stage de voile antilles

Agnes As a couple Jan 2022

Bateau très performant, skipper au top, s'adaptant à chacun, programme parfait avec la découvertes de magnifiques criques , ports et mouillages entre la Guadeloupe et la Martinique.
4
Per Emil Mar 2022
4
Frédéric Mar 2025
5
Jean-Christophe Jan 2023
4
Jean Jan 2023
5
Pascal Feb 2022

Frequently asked questions

Who is your sailing instructor?

All our instructors are state graduates, educators and experienced. They are used to sailing on recent and efficient sailboats such as RM and POGO. As the courses are open to all levels, the instructors know how to adapt and give appropriate advice to everyone.
How are my transfers between the airport and the boat organized?

Transfers are not included in your package. However, these can be arranged by your GlobeSailor advisor and the base operator by taxi or minibus. Payment for this service is generally to be made to GlobeSailor at the time of payment of the balance or directly on site in cash. Do not forget to send your arrival times to your advisor.
How are meals organized on board?

Provisioning is provided in the amount of the on-board expenses. You will do your basic shopping in a supermarket located on the port. For the rest, you will stock up on vegetables, fruits, fish, and lobsters throughout the cruise (markets on the islands, street vendors...).
Allow around 200 € / person for the on-board expenses (amount strictly given as an indication).
What are the requirements to confirm my reservation?

To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will give you an option for a time to collect your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), of 30 to 50% of the amount of the reservation. An 80% deposit will be required for any reservation less than 60 days before departure. The balance will be payable no later than 45 days before the embarkation date.
What happens in the event of cancellation?

In the event of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor advisor as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 30% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 30 days: 75% /// from 29 days until departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation.
We advise our customers to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance.

Learn to sail in the Grenadines archipelago