Learn to Sail in Gaspésie — Liveaboard Courses on a Catalina 34

Voile Aventure Gaspésie — Sailing Courses in Carleton‑sur‑Mer, Québec

Overview

Voile Aventure Gaspésie provides multi-day, liveaboard sailing courses operating from Carleton-sur-Mer in Québec. Training takes place aboard a Catalina 34, with programs focused on practical seamanship: navigation, anchoring, night sailing, safety, and long-term cruising skills. For sailors searching for "sailing courses Gaspésie", "sail training Carleton-sur-Mer", or "Baie-des-Chaleurs sailing", Voile Aventure Gaspésie offers targeted hands-on experiences.

Available Trips and Core Skills

• Croisière élémentaire 5 jours (réservation) — Master foundational sailing skills with overnight stays, safety training, and hands-on practice to prepare for basic certification.
• Croisière élémentaire 5 jours (avec Marie-Edith) — Five-day elementary cruise with guided instruction, liveaboard practice, and port-to-port navigation.
• Introduction sur quillard - 3 jours (réservation) — Three-day introduction aboard a Catalina 34 covering maneuvers, anchoring, and marina stops for immersive learning.
• Stage de perfectionnement 4 jours (réservation) — Four-day refinement stage in the Baie-des-Chaleurs focused on maneuvers, anchoring, and confidence building.
• Croisière intermédiaire 7 jours (réservation) — Seven-day intermediate course living onboard to develop navigation, safety, and longer-term cruising skills.
• Croisière avancée ou intermédiaire 12 jours (20 au 31 juillet 2026) — Twelve-day advanced/intermediate program emphasizing night sailing, complex navigation, and command skills for 10–15m sailboats.

Each trip is designed as a liveaboard experience: trainees sleep aboard the Catalina 34, practice in actual coastal and island conditions, and move between marinas or anchorages.

Why Book These Courses?

Practical, liveaboard training — Consistent instruction aboard the same Catalina 34 ensures continuity across sessions.
Range of durations — Options from 3 to 12 days let learners select the right immersion level.
Real-world conditions — Training in Baie‑des‑Chaleurs provides varied coastal environments for anchoring, navigation, and night passages.

Who Benefits

• Aspiring sailors seeking basic certification preparation.
• Crew members wanting routine practice and advanced maneuvers.
• Experienced skippers refining night sailing and command skills for small cruising yachts.

Booking and Schedule

Courses are reservation-based with scheduled dates, including the advertised 12-day program from 20–31 July 2026. Prospective participants can select courses by duration and skill focus, reserve a berth aboard the Catalina 34, and receive pre-departure details to plan travel to Carleton-sur-Mer.

Practical Details and Keywords

• Locations: Carleton-sur-Mer, Baie-des-Chaleurs, Gulf coastal waters.
• Vessel: Catalina 34 (liveaboard training platform).
• Course lengths: 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 7 days, 12 days.

For searches like "sailing school Gaspésie", "Catalina 34 liveaboard course", or "sail training Baie-des-Chaleurs", Voile Aventure Gaspésie offers structured, multi-day programs focused on real-world seamanship and practical navigation training.