Across the Atlantic to land in New York
Lorient la Base
28 Days, 27 Nights
Learn to sail thanks to our sailing courses
More and more of you wish to learn how to sail and to perfect coastal or offshore navigation. As a nautical expert and a yacht charter agency, GlobeSailor also offers sailing courses to its clients to perfect their practical sailing skills and to become autonomous for your future yacht charters without a skipper, buying your own yacht, or simply sailing with friends !
Popular sailing courses right now
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Sail across the Atlantic Ocean to Martinique
Atlantic France
Roughly 20 days -
Glide with the wind on the Caribbean Sea
Pointe à Pitre
8 days, 7 nights -
Learn to sail in the Mediterranean!
Bormes les Mimosas
8 days, 7 nights -
Learn to sail in the Grenadines archipelago
Le Marin
10 days, 9 nights -
Become a crew member on an exceptional boat for the duration of an offshore race
Lorient la Base
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Learn to sail between La Rochelle and the Vendée
La Rochelle
8 days, 7 nights -
Sail a trimaran between La Rochelle and Brittany
La Rochelle
8 days, 7 nights
We offer sailing courses with selected sailing schools, on sailboats and catamarans from France, on the French Riviera, the Atlantic coast, and the Caribbean, but also in other destinations (Spain, Croatia, etc.). Summer or winter, embark on a course to learn to sail on one of our boats with a state-certified instructor. Regularly check our course offers that evolve according to the seasons and availability !
* Our prices are inclusive of VAT and per person, but a contribution to the on-board cash-box for common expenses (fuel, meals, mooring fees...) is usually requested.
Why book a sailing course?
Embarking as a crew member during a sailing course on a sailboat or a catamaran offers multiple advantages, regardless of your level and skills. Live a unique and friendly experience on board one of our sailing courses and gain a wealth of knowledge!
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Learning and improving
Manoeuvres, cartography, adjustments, night sailing... whatever your level, thanks to our qualified instructors you will benefit from an educational approach that you won't find in cruising with a skipper or even in sailing with friends
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Discoveries and Encounters
Sailing for several days in an unknown destination often creates very strong bonds between crew members! Many of our trainees keep in touch and often meet up again the following year by chartering a boat in a new destination!
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Renting a boat without a skipper
After several coastal or offshore training courses, become a skipper and hire a boat without a skipper in the destination of your choice. You will save on the cost of a skipper (around €300/day) and sail completely independently!
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Becoming a boat owner
Many students have plans to become boat owners, but first want to gain confidence or validate their skills. Talk to the instructor and our advisors, who will then be able to guide you towards the right boat model and the best authorised dealers!
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average duration of a sailing course?
Our sailing courses last an average of one week, which is enough time to learn basic sailing manoeuvres or to progress to the point of becoming autonomous.
This also allows you to experiment with different weather and wind conditions and to learn different types of navigation under sail in order to improve your skills. The duration of our sailing courses is indicated in the details of each offer. Short programmes (2 to 3 days) are also possible and are indicated in our descriptions. -
Do you need a boating licence for a sailing course?
You don't need to have a licence nor any skills to sign up for a sailing course. Ask your GlobeSailor advisor about the level of the course and whether it matches your experience. -
What skills are required to embark on a sailing course?
No particular skills are required, apart from good humour and a desire to learn to sail and share good times together! Depending on your level and the weather, the instructor will adapt to his crew and give you the appropriate training to help you progress and become independent in sailing. -
What is the minimum age to take part in a course?
The minimum age will depend on the type of course, but it's preferable to already know how to swim, but also to be interested in sailing to be able to take part and have fun as part of a crew. We recommend a minimum age of 14 or 15 to sign up for a sailing course. Minors must also be accompanied by a parent -
What is the average price of a sailing course?
Course prices vary according to duration, number of people on board, boat and period.Be sure to check the amount of the on-board cash-box, which is often added in cash on site (generally between €25 and €30/person/day).