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" The sea is emotion, but it is also knowledge without which navigation would not be possible. Discovering the laws that  govern this nature is learning to appreciate it and construct one's inner freedom. 

                                                                                                                            Isabelle Autissier



Cruising zone Southern Brittany, France 

French Brittany is a magnificent scenic sailing area, rich in culture, historical places, known for its gastronomy, its friendly climate or the special light many well-known painters have captured on their paintings.
 
We propose cruises to learn sailing, enhance your navigational skills or mileage cruises to obtain your yachtmaster certificate starting from Pornichet (Southern Brittany) in a demanding sailing zone that leaves nothing left to be desired.
 
Following points are dealt with:

    • Chart navigation
    • Tidal calculation
    • Sea current calculation
    • Manoeuvers
    • Seamanship
    • Weather
    • Night navigation (if desired)
en route

Sailing is discovering ! Discover in 2008 Southern Brittany or come along and visit the marvellous Atlantic coast in Northern spain (Galicia) on board the Fabulo 36 "Taravana".


Cruising programme 2007 :  Introduction to sailing, training cruises, mileage cruises (chart navigation, tidal calculation, manoeuvres, etc.)

Dates: Places available: Cruising programme:
May 3 - 10, 2008: 1 Discover Southern Brittany
embarkation/disembarkation in Pornichet, approx. 250 nautical miles
June 28 to July 5, 2008: 1 Cross the Biscay, discover Galicia in Northern Spain
embarkation in Pornichet, check-out in La Coruña, approx. 400 nautical miles
July 5 to 12, 2008: 4 Discover Galicia with its rias, Cape Finisterre, islas Cies, via Povoa do Varzim (Portugal)
embarkation in La Coru
ña, check-out in Vigo, approx. 200 nautical miles
July 12 to 19, 2008: 1 Discover Galicia with its rias, Islas Cies, Cape Finisterre
embarkation in Vigo, check-out in Bilbao, approx. 400 nautical miles
July 19 to 26, 2008: 3 Cross the Biscay towards Santander, La Rochelle
embarkation in Bilbao, check-out in Pornichet/Cordemais (Nantes), approx. 350 nautical miles
September 6 to 13, 2008: 4 Discover Southern Brittany
embarkation/disembarkation in Pornichet, approx. 250 nautical miles
October 11 to 18, 2008: 4 Discover Southern Brittany
embarkation/disembarkation in Pornichet, approx. 250 nautical miles

 

Tariff per person:

1 week:       550 € + cash till

2 weeks:    1050 € + cash till
3 weeks:    1550 € + cash till
4 weeks:    2000 € + cash till
included in the tariff:
- accommodation in double cabins
- training
- skipper
- bedlinen (pillow, sheets, covers)

not included:
- trip to/from boat  
- Cash till approx. 100 € per week and person covering food, drinks, marina fees, diesel, etc.), but no alcoholic drinks or visits to bars, restaurants or personal expenses


Our services:
    • Sailing cruise with individually adapted programme, choice of route, harbours and sailing times in accordance with the crew
    • On special request sailing and skipper training in French, English or German language  
    • Mileage certification
 
Interested in this special experience?

Contact us here:

Andrea Schnarwiler
Taravana Yachting

Tél. +41 79 65 64 333 or by email
contact    at    taravanayachting.com
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