Welcome!
Thank you for booking your course with Zephyr Yachting, these Joining Instructions will contain all the information you require prior to attending your course(s). Please take the time to read through these instructions, and if there is any other information that you may need, please feel free to contact us on:
Office: +33 (0)4 93 33 34 04
Email: training@zephyr-yachting.com
Please meet at the Zephyr Yachting Office on the first day of your course,
Zephyr Yachting
11 rue Fontvieille
Antibes, 06600
France
By Plane
The nearest airport is Nice Airport.
From Nice airport you can take the 250 Airport Express Bus from either Terminal 1 or 2, and the bus stops are Antibes Gare SNCF. From here it is a short walk to Zephyr Yachting.
By Train
You will need to disembark at Antibes Gare SNCF. From here it is a short walk to Zephyr Yachting.
By Car
Zephyr Yachting does not have any parking facilities. Below are a list of public car parks in Antibes.
Please Note – Always pay attention to the signs in the car park, many of the car parks have markets on certain days of the week. If you park in a car park on Market Day, your car will be towed and you will be fined.
Car Parks: http://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/en/pages/car-parks
Parking Freres Olivier – This is a secure underground car park. It is a little bit more expensive than other car parks in Antibes, but cars can be left as long as needed and it is very secure.
By Bicycle
Zephyr Yachting do not have any Bicycle Storage. There are various places near to the office that bicycles can be chained too, but students do so at their own risk.
By Foot
From Antibes Station to Zephyr Yachting
- Head south on Place Pierre Semard
- Turn left toward Avenue de la Libération
- Turn right at Avenue Robert Soleau
- Turn left onto Avenue de la Libération
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue Saint-Roch
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Boulevard d’Aguillon
- Turn right onto Rue Lacan
- Turn left onto Rue Fontvieille
On Arrival at Zephyr Yachting
Course start times may vary; please check your course information or call Reception on +33 (0)4 93 33 34 04 to confirm this information.
When you arrive, please check in at Reception which is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 – 17:30.
Zephyr Yachting do not provide any meals or accommodation for courses, unless specified in the course specific information.
Antibes is a sizeable village and there are many accommodation options. There are also a number of restaurants, snack bars and supermarkets close to Zephyr Yachting.
Private Accommodation – We recommend you check AirBnB for local apartments.
Shared Accommodation – There are a selection of crew houses in Antibes which provide excellent shared accommodation.
Crew Houses:
- The Grapevine (http://www.crewgrapevine.com/)
- The Crew House (http://www.thecrewhouse.fr/)
- The Glamorgan (theglamorgan.com)
- Debbies Crew House (debbiescrewhouse.com)
- Many other crew houses are also available
Before you start working on a Superyacht you will need to have an ENG1 medical certificate,
there are several doctors in the area that can do this for you,
Dr LAVAGNE
Call +33 493670307 or +33 661150307
Cabinet Medical de Tanit
4 Chemin de Tanit
Le Vendome C,
06160 Juan Les Pins
Dr Lauzel
+33 4 93 34 67 17
The English Osteopath
4 rue Vauban, 06600
Antibes
Dr Ireland and Dr Besse
Valbonne Medical Practice
1913 Route de Cannes
06560 Valbonne
Tel: 00 33 493 12 95 66
Dr C Trim-Cauchois Yacht – Club de Monaco
Espace Calypso –Belle Classe Academy
Quai Louis II
Monte-Carlo
98000
Tel: 00 33 6 43 91 75 79
There are a few things we ask you to bring along for your course with us,
For all courses please bring along a bottle of water and a pen and paper.
If you are doing a practical course such as powerboating, jetskiing or motor cruising please bring appropriate clothing,
In the winter temperatures can get quite cold and wind can be strong,
wear lots of layers and sensible shoes! dont forget a waterproof jacket!
In the summer please don’t forget your suncreem and a hat!
If you are doing an STCW basic training course, STCW refresher or individual fire module of the STCW you will be provided with suitable equipment but we ask you to please bring a long sleeve t-shirt, long trousers and socks.
If you are doing an STCW basic training course, STCW refresher or individual Sea Survival module please bring a towel, swimsuit and t-shirt and shorts to wear in the pool.