Sample one-week program – Marseille, Corsica & Sardinia (adaptable depending on the weather and the skills of the crew)
Day 1: Marseille – Calanques de Cassis (Approximately 15 nautical miles).
Departure from the Old Port of Marseille in the morning.
Navigation and anchoring in the Calanques (Sormiou, Morgiou, En-Vau).
Discover swimming, paddleboarding, snorkeling and walking on land in the spectacular coves.
Night at anchor near Cassis, an authentic Provençal village.
Day 2: Cassis – Porquerolles Island (Approximately 35 NM).
Heading towards the island of Porquerolles, jewel of the Hyères Islands National Park.
Explore the island by bike or on foot and swim in the crystal clear waters of Notre-Dame Beach.
Night at anchor in Porquerolles Bay.
Day 3: Porquerolles – Bonifacio (South Corsica, ~ 70 NM, night navigation possible or intermediate stopover in Propriano depending on the weather).
Crossing the Mediterranean with active participation in navigation (watches, maneuvers).
Arrival in Bonifacio: spectacular white cliffs, old medieval hilltop town.
Visit ashore, dinner in the lively alleys.
Day 4: Bonifacio – La Maddalena Archipelago (Sardinia, ~ 12 NM).
Heading for Sardinia and the La Maddalena archipelago: nature reserve, dream anchorages, turquoise water.
Stopover on the main island of La Maddalena or on the island of Budelli (with its famous Spiaggia Rosa).
Relaxation, snorkeling, discovery of the small colorful village.
Day 5: La Maddalena – Cavallo & Lavezzi (Corsican Islands, ~ 8 NM).
Return to the islands of Cavallo and Lavezzi: nature reserve, isolated coves, marine fauna.
Swimming, paddleboarding, hiking trails and nature observation.
Night at wild anchorage.
Day 6: Lavezzi – Porto-Vecchio (East Corsica, ~ 25 NM).
Coastal sailing along dream beaches.
Arrival in Porto-Vecchio: discovery of the city, local market, tasting of Corsican specialties.
Possibility of a night out on the lively port.
Day 7: Porto-Vecchio – Marseille (Return, night navigation or intermediate stopover depending on the weather and preferences).
Final return crossing to Marseille, participation in the navigation in race/adventure mode.
Arrival at the Old Port of Marseille, disembarkation full of memories and thrills.
Namely:
- The program is flexible depending on weather conditions, crew preferences and desired sailing pace.
- Each stage alternates between sporty navigation, relaxation, swimming, cultural discovery and culinary pleasures.
- Treat yourself to the magic of the open sea and the exclusivity of a racing sailboat to explore the Mediterranean in a different way.
- Ready to hoist the sails? Come aboard for an unforgettable week!
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