An introduction to and hands-on experience of a liveaboard sailing yacht with Envol à voile

You’ll be sailing aboard a Beneteau First 36.7 GTE, a fast and comfortable cruising yacht designed for racing and cruising, with a small crew. Charles, your qualified instructor, will introduce you to or help you improve your skills in cruising, manoeuvres, sail trimming, navigation, weather forecasting and safety on board. Learn to handle a sailing boat and discover the maritime and natural heritage of the Île de Ré, Fort Boyard, the Îles d’Aix, Île d’Oléron, Île d’Yeu and Noirmoutier. We offer a range of options, all of which can be tailored to your requirements and preferences: -Half-day sessions: duration 3½ hours -Full-day sessions: duration 8 hours -Weekend sailing courses -Week-long sailing courses Crews are generally limited to 6 people, but we can accommodate up to 9 people on board. Activities suitable for adults, teenagers and children aged 6 and over. Departures usually take place from Sablanceau beach in Rivedoux-Plage, but we can also arrange a departure from another location. Packages available for groups, works councils, school groups, families and hen/stag parties. You can also hire the boat exclusively to spend the night on board after a romantic evening featuring a tasting of local produce and a private concert on board.