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Boat licenses
Permis Boat Advanced Training – Safety & Skill Development | Infornav
Boat license advanced and safety training in La Rochelle. Infornav goes beyond the exam to help you navigate with confidence and control.
Boat license La Rochelle - answers to frequently asked questions
We provide detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions about the boat license in La Rochelle. You can find them on this page.
Boat license La Rochelle – required documents for registration
For the boat license or coastal license in La Rochelle, find the complete list of required documents to prepare your application file and t…
Offshore boat license in La Rochelle – offshore extension of the boat license
When is the offshore boat license required? Discover how the training works, the theoretical syllabus and the cost of the offshore extensio…
Coastal boat license in La Rochelle – coastal option boat license
The coastal boat license in La Rochelle allows you to operate a motorboat and is strongly recommended for sailing enthusiasts who want to n…
Boat license INFORNAV in La Rochelle – a safety-focused training course
The INFORNAV boat license in La Rochelle focuses on maritime safety, with reinforced training and essential skills for all boaters.
SRC – Short Range Certificate: is it mandatory at sea?
Is the SRC mandatory to use a VHF radio at sea? Find out when the Short Range Certificate is required depending on your navigation area.
Sailing safety
Man Overboard: Emergency Situation and Appropriate Actions
Man overboard is one of the most critical emergencies at sea. Learn the correct reflexes, recovery manoeuvres and essential actions to reac…
Stage World Sailing (ex ISAF) – Offshore Safety and Survival Training
Originally imposed on offshore racers by maritime regulations, the World Sailing (ex ISAF) training is now widely recognised by sailors see…
Sailing safety: from heavy-weather techniques to the liferaft
Safe sailing requires proper risk management: weather forecasting, onboard fires, heavy-weather techniques and securing your yacht at sea.
Liferaft: training, use and safety at sea
The liferaft is essential safety equipment at sea. Learn about liferaft types, proper use, maintenance and best practices in emergency situ…
Sailing safety training: essential preparation before offshore navigation
Sailing safety training helps anticipate emergency situations at sea. Passive and active safety, weather, equipment and man-overboard proce…
Fire on board: how to prevent and fight different types of fire
Fire on board is rare but extremely dangerous. Learn how to prevent and deal with engine, galley, electrical, gas and resin fires, and unde…
Sailing emergency maneuver and the different safety measures
Safety measures involve all actions taken to protect the boat and its crew from a dangerous situation, often during heavy weather.
Sailing training
Tacking, the maneuvers during safety training with infornav.fr
Tacking is a basic maneuver that is relatively easy to perform even in strong winds, provided the crew achieves good coordination...
Sailing practice and autonomy, training and experience
Who doesn’t dream of being perfectly autonomous on their sailboat? The solution: good training at a cruising school and safety courses.
Heavy weather sailing, when the sea doesn’t make it easy for you
When the elements are against you, heavy weather sailing is a situation you must understand, as you may encounter it and need to master it.
Weather, paying attention to it's the first thing to do before a trip.
Check the weather before each sea trip, compare forecasts over broad areas (Meteo France) with highly localized forecasts (Wind Guru).
Harbor maneuvers - advanced sessions with Infornav.fr
Review harbor maneuvers during a dedicated training day - practical scenarios and tailored teaching - contact us!
Licenses and sailing practice, not mandatory but recommended?
The practice of recreational boating and licenses, in France, it is not necessary to have a coastal or offshore license, but opinions diffe…
Sailing maneuvers, what lies behind its vocabulary?
Of course, over the centuries, maneuvers have been simplified, and it is no longer necessary to call on 50 sailors 50 meters above the deck…
Cruising schools, a must for aspiring sailors
Cruising school: there’s something for everyone, and at (almost) any price! Even without traveling far, you can train effectively for cruis…
The Port des Minimes - the main site of La Rochelle Marina.
Port des Minimes marina is one of the largest in the world. Originally, it was a monumental urban project from the 1960s aimed at revitaliz…
The Grand Pavois - International Boat Show of La Rochelle
The Grand Pavois, La Rochelle, one of the largest international boat shows, featuring exhibitors, events, and essential information for all…
Sailing and La Rochelle, a bay of exceptional richness
Sailing in La Rochelle, coming to practice boating just a few miles from the islands of Ré and Oléron, enjoying an exceptional sailing area.
Mastering your sailboat, the various maneuvers and functions.
Nautical mastery, a vast subject, covers various roles, the crew member, the skipper, and the management of the sailboat, the crew, and the…
Empannage - the maneuvers - safety session with Infornav.fr
Jibing is a basic maneuver in sailing a sailboat. It is well-known for being potentially dangerous, making proper training essential...
Sailing school - for all levels and on all types of boats, La Rochelle
Sailing school - Following its status as a giant in yachting, the port of La Rochelle offers a wide range of training on all types of sailb…
Sailing cruise, where to start, sailing schools
And what if we cast off the lines, a sailing cruise? It is not necessarily required to go very far to experience the joys of sailing.
Sailing at Infornav it's the safety aspect that comes first.
Sailing once synonymous with danger practiced only out of necessity today countless enthusiasts have made this activity their passion.