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INTERMEDIATE CRUISING TRAINING

We organize this training in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Antigua. It aims to reinforce the skills developed during the "Elementary Cruising Sailing" certificate and the "Elementary Coastal Navigation" course. Students will have to acquire the skills and experience necessary to carry out “life on board” cruises. You can participate in this training by joining a group or with friends !

Since it is a “LIFE ON BOARD” course, we will sail between 4 and 6 hours a day over a distance of approximately120 min. We will perform many maneuvers (tacking, gybing, hoisting, recovering from a man overboard).

 

We will also take the time to visit certain sites, enjoy the beaches and taste the local gastronomy. 

During the week, as Captain, you will have to prepare fallback routes, analyze the weather, open a route plan with the Coast Guard and lead the crew. 

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The team members will also have to prepare one or two topos:

  • Management of life on board;

  • Seamanship;

  • Electrical system, batteries, etc.;

  • Security equipment;

  • Dead reckoning, take stock;

  • How to react in an emergency situation (grounding, waterway, fire, etc.);

  • Interpret a weather report and plan a cruise based on that weather.

 

2-step assessment:

  • the practical exam, on the last day of training;

  • the theoretical exam: written test of 2 hours based on the book Intermediate cruising sail.​

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​Prerequisites:

  • Elementary Cruising Sailing or Competent Elementary Cruising Crewman Certificate;

  • Training for the Elementary Coastal Navigation Certificate started;

  • Pleasure Craft Operator Card (CCEP);

  • Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) with DSC endorsement (VHF);

  • About ten days of experience as a crew member or captain.​

CALENDAR 2023-2024

MARTINIQUE - November and December 2023

  • From November 25 to December 2: aboard a 2022 Sun Odyssey 46 - 4 PLACES;

  • From December 2 to 9: aboard a 2022 Sun Odyssey 46 - 6 PLACES;

Prices :​

  • $1,890 per week of navigation per person, double occupation ;

  • $2,990per week of navigation per person, single occupancy in a double cabin.

During the festivities :​

  • From December 23 to 30: aboard a Sun Odyssey 42i -6 PLACES;

  • From December 30 to January 6: aboard a Sun Odyssey 42i -6 PLACES.

Prices :​

  • $2,590 per week of navigation per person, double occupation ;

  • $3,690per week of navigation per person, single occupancy in a double cabin.

Crédit photo : Pat Nault Villeneuve

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Crédit photo : Pat Nault Villeneuve

MARTINIQUE - January and February 2024

  • From January 20 to 27: aboard a 2022 Sun Odyssey 46 - 6 PLACES;

  • From January 27 to February 3:  aboard a 2022 Sun Odyssey 46 - 6 PLACES.

Prices :

  • $1,890 per week of navigation per person, double occupation ;

  • $2,990 per week of navigation per person, single occupancy in a double cabin.

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GUADELOUPE - March and April 2024

  • From March 2 to 9: on board a Dufour 405 GL - 6 PLACES;

  • From March 9 to 16: on board a Dufour 405 GL - 4 PLACES.

Prices :​

  • $1,890 per week of navigation per person, double occupation ;

  • $2,790per week of navigation per person, single occupancy in a double cabin.

​Includes:

  • Access to the sailboat and navigation from one island to another according to the navigation plan, with Captain;

  • Training ;

  • examination fees;

  • Mandatory contribution to the FICAV (0.35%).

Does not include:​

  • The plane ticket  and the transfer to the airport;

  • On-board cash costs: food, diesel, port and mooring costs: approximately 200 euros.​

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Crédit photo : Pat Nault Villeneuve

​Booking terms and conditions:​

  • 20% deposit upon booking, 30% 3 months before departure and the remaining 50% to be paid 45 days before departure;

  • Each week will accommodate a maximum of 6 team members.

REGISTRATION

We invite you to complete this intent form. We will contact you to get to know you and answer your questions.

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Afterwards ?

You will then receive an email containing a second form to complete so that the travel agency can contact you to offer you the best offers according to your needs and collect your deposit, thus finalizing your registration and guaranteeing you a place on board. 

Let the adventure begin!

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Affiliation to the Corpodia travel agency

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In order to offer a complete travel service, Voile Capitaine Jack Inc. is affiliated with the Corpodia Travel Agency. We are happy that this partnership can allow you to book flights, hotels, transferts, car rentals and/or cancellation insurance, including for your sailing cruise if you wish.

 

Booking your services through the agency means ensuring unparalleled customer service, from your booking to your return. ​

Crédit photo : Pat Nault Villeneuve

CANCELLATION POLICY 

  • If you cancel more than 60 days before your departure and you have already paid the total amount due, we will refund 50% of this amount.

  • If you cancel less than 60 days before departure, we will not issue a refund.

  • Of course, you can take out cancellation insurance in the event of force majeure with the travel agency.

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The prices advertised on our site are valid if you purchase services during the same session. If you disconnect from our site, the prices may be different on your next session.

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