Yacht charter in Ajaccio · Beneteau — First 456 (1984)
Description of Charles's sailboat
Sailboat Beneteau First 456 14.2m
Charter a 14-meter sailboat and its captain for the cruise of your choice! With family or friends, you'll sail safely within a legal framework, supervised by a licensed, experienced, and insured captain. No special knowledge is required. It's your vacation, and it's your boat for the duration of the charter. You'll feel at home on board! YOUR BOAT This is a 14-meter sloop built by the Bénéteau shipyards to a design by German Frers. Excellent sailing performance (especially upwind), smooth movements, warm interiors, wooden interior (teak), generous fittings, complete wardrobe (spinnaker, lightweight genoa, staysail), teak deck, solar panels, platform, swim ladder, cockpit table, motorized tender, etc. Efficient and comfortable: water heater, watermaker, 220-liter refrigerator, multifunction microwave oven, electric toilet, kitchen utensils and tableware for 8 people, etc. The safety equipment and navigation equipment far exceed what is required by regulations: 8-seater raft, DSC VHF, automatic life jackets, radar, autopilot, GPS chart plotter, electronic wind/anemometer, etc. This boat was completely refitted in 2015 and has been perfectly maintained since then. The living space has been expanded: a lookout station under a new roof, a wider saloon, new equipment, upholstery, new bedding, etc. LIFE ON BOARD You enjoy the benefits of being an owner without the drawbacks. You invite the guests of your choice. You organize life on board as you see fit. You decide to extend or shorten ports of call, or to modify the schedule. Depending on the weather and the route, night sailing may be considered to allow you to enjoy ports of call and anchorages longer. The ship's total sleeping capacity and safety equipment allow it to accommodate 8 people for offshore cruising and 10 people for coastal cruising. However, for the success of your cruise, for your comfort, and to preserve everyone's privacy, Quetzal and her captain invite you to limit your number of people to four and to use 2 of the 3 cabins. Rates are also designed to make private charters accessible to a couple with children, two couples of friends, etc. However, groups or families of up to six people are still welcome. In this case, the three double cabins and the forward head are reserved for your exclusive use. A 20% surcharge on the rental amount will be required, payable on site. In this configuration, the captain uses a berth in the saloon, separated by a curtain, and has a private bathroom. The captain is in charge of the boat's maneuvering, navigation, and technical maintenance. If you wish, he shares his knowledge in the areas of your choice: maneuvering, navigation, etc. He also participates in group tasks. When anchored, he drops you off ashore and returns to pick you up for a walk or a meal at the restaurant. YOUR CAPTAIN I've been sailing for 40 years. More unique (and arguably rarer...), I possess all the qualifications required by French law and insurance companies. I am also insured for civil liability for this activity up to €10 million. I am also an accredited instructor for the 200 sailing captain's certificate, which is, to date, the only certificate allowing one to legally assume the role of skipper on a chartered sailboat or a sailboat owned by a charter owner. It certainly doesn't guarantee the captain's good humor or sense of conviviality, but the absence of this certificate exposes you to enormous complications at the slightest incident. Aside from my skills, my experience...and my good humor, I assure you of total discretion before, during, and after your cruise. You be the judge! I am available to answer all your questions and get to know you better before embarking. YOUR CRUISE PROGRAM It is tailored to your wishes and taking into account the composition of your crew. The weather, in summer and in the Mediterranean, rarely disrupts plans but may require some adjustments. We discuss this together before departure. You choose whether to prioritize sailing or time spent at anchor. I guide and advise you, but the decision is yours. A sailboat is more than just a means of transportation. Sailing can bring as much pleasure to the helmsman as it does to the reader of a thriller comfortably stretched out on deck (library on board). Are you drawn to white sand beaches? Do you have children? The program is adaptable to suit everyone. Do you enjoy napping? You will be rocked and delighted. THE PRICES INDICATED IN THE CHARTER RATES These include the rental of the sailboat and its equipment (motorized dinghy, fishing gear, fins, masks, snorkels, etc.) as well as comprehensive insurance. This covers material damage caused to the boat or a third party, as well as bodily injury suffered by the renter or caused to a third party. These prices do not include the captain's services (€350/day), food for the crew, including the skipper, fuel, any port or mooring taxes, or the cleaning fee (€200), which is mandatory after one or more nights on board. Sheets and towels can be provided for €25/person/week. Finally, and as indicated above, a 20% surcharge on the rental amount will be required if you use all three cabins. These additional costs must be paid on site from the first day of rental.
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Overall rating
After a week on Quetzal with my wife and a friend, I cannot recommend Charles and his boat highly enough. His great experience that he does not hesitate to share, his availability, his good humor and his discretion allowed us to spend an unforgettable week on a beautiful and "real" sailboat.
Great week-long stay in Corsica! I recommend !
Fabulous. The Quetzal is super well equipped, comfortable and works well under sail, and Charles is a competent, friendly and respectful captain. We had asked him to help us learn to sail, and he proved to be an excellent instructor, patient and methodical, a real guide. It was a great joy to sail with a true sailing and shipbuilding enthusiast.
A big thank you for this week of sailing on the Quetzal between Ajaccio and Porto Novo via the Lavezzi. Charles is very attentive and his boat, well maintained, is very pleasant. We were a family with 3 children aged 14, 12 and 10. Charles shared his great experience and knowledge with us throughout the stay. This is what we wanted, in preparation for our project for next year to leave for 2 full months.
Excellent experience with Charles for a tour of Corsica in two weeks on a beautiful, solid, clean, efficient boat. Lots of sailing, as soon as possible, thanks to the navigating skills of the captain, who shared his knowledge with teenagers and adults.
We had a great week aboard the Quetzal with her captain Charles. Quetzal is an excellent sailboat, although they differ in design from modern, more comfort-oriented units, while Quetzal is remarkable for its performance in speed and upwind. But that's what we were looking for, pleasure in sailing on a high-performance sailboat. Charles is a particularly competent skipper, with a very pleasant and flexible company. We recommend it. Jeans.
Excellent stay on the qetzal. 4 days of navigation with a very nice atmosphere on board. Charles left us at the helm and introduced us to sailing. I highly recommend this boat with its very friendly skipper and plenty of sailing suggestions. It is on, we will come back. Good luck.
Charles welcomed us very well on QUETZAL, we expected a larger outdoor area but we adapted well. For those who like to sail, Charles is the most competent sailor I have ever known. Despite his baggage, he is still passionate about optimizing the settings of his unit .... even in very little time. For the rest, he is a pleasant company and very informative and not at all "invasive" for his "crew of the moment". We would have liked more favorable wind conditions but Charles has no authority over the weather ...! we thank him for this beautiful experience, Thierry
Very good memories of those days of sailing where we were initiated and associated. On board comfort and safety, laughs and beautiful emotions. Thank you Charles for your humor and your attention. Claire Jean-Pierre Marie and Nicolas
Family holidays for two adults and two teenagers in Corsica, under the command of Charles. We are not ready to forget them, especially when a hike continued and Charles came looking for us on a small cove when it was already dark. This experience, unique for us, allowed us to learn the basics of sailing and life on board, not to mention the beautiful anchorages of southern Corsica and their underwater life.
Nice boat, in good condition, no bad surprise. Have a nice day with Charles, owner and skipper of Quetzal. To try !
A nice stay on board!
Charles is very nice, warm and friendly! It involves passenger maneuvers, has much experience thus tells us stories; Security is optimal, recommended!
Charles was a great skipper. We have engraved it has discovered Corsica by boat, we thank him. Highly recommended!.
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Location
Location of the sailboat: Ajaccio, Calvi, Ajaccio