- Durata
- Half day, about 3 hours on the water
- Dimensione del gruppo
- 12–120 pers.
- Destinazioni
- Provenza e Marsiglia
- Budget indicativo
- Da 130 € a persona
Marseille's sheltered bay and reliable sea breezes make it an excellent place for a team regatta. Participants are divided into crews of four to six, briefed on the basics of sailing, and then take to the water in dinghies, each group with a qualified instructor. Races are short and tactical, and roles rotate so that everyone steers, trims and calls the tactics.
The programme is planned around the forecast. Wind and sea conditions are checked on the morning of the event, and a land-based team challenge is prepared in case of strong wind or rain.
Obiettivi
- Build coordination and communication under time pressure
- Introduce sailing without requiring prior experience
- Rotate responsibilities so that each participant takes a role
- Finish with a shared debrief on the day's decisions
Svolgimento
- 1Safety briefing and introduction to the boats and crew roles
- 2A warm-up session on steering and trimming with the instructors
- 3Two or three short races, with scores shared after each
- 4Prize-giving and a light lunch or aperitif on the Vieux-Port
Da sapere
- Participants must be able to swim; buoyancy aids are supplied and must be worn at all times
- Racing depends on wind; if conditions are unsuitable, the programme moves to the land alternative
- Bring sun protection and a change of clothes
- Sessions are led by qualified instructors
Budget indicativo
Indicatively from €110 to €160 per person excluding VAT, including boats, instructors and safety equipment. Lunch and transfers are priced separately.
Domande frequenti
Do participants need sailing experience?
No. The programme is designed for beginners. A safety briefing and a warm-up come before any race, and instructors accompany each group.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
The regatta is adjusted or moved on the day. A land-based team challenge near the Vieux-Port is prepared as the alternative, and the contract sets out how weather changes are handled.
Can the regatta be combined with a seafood lunch?
Yes. Marseille has a strong seafood tradition, and a lunch on the Vieux-Port or along the Corniche can follow the races, with menus adapted to dietary needs.
