boat hire in Le Lavandou · Dufour — Dufour 430 Grand Large (2022)
Description of Olivier's sailboat
Sailboat Dufour Dufour 430 Grand Large 13m
MORE THAN A JOURNEY, A STOPOVER TOWARDS SELF Captain of your Escapes: Discover the world of ChanceEvasionVoile The Profile: Experience Serving Passion At 58, I'm embarking on a new chapter in my life with the creation of ChanceEvasionVoile. A teacher in technical education since 1995, I've dedicated my career to sharing knowledge. Today, I'm applying this teaching approach and rigor to the sea. An accomplished athlete (mountain biking, trail running), sailing became my compass in 2017. Since then, the sea has been my preferred playground, covering more than 2,000 nautical miles a year. Recognized and Secure Expertise My career change is built on solid foundations to guarantee your complete peace of mind: Qualifications: Holder of the 200 GT Sailing Captain's Certificate. Vessel: A Dufour 430 Grand Large, elegant, high-performance, and comfortable. Compliance: The sailboat is fully equipped and insured for commercial operation. The ChanceEvasionVoile Spirit: Humility and Discovery My connection with nature, whether on mountain trails or at sea, has instilled in me a fundamental value: humility. When facing the elements and challenging weather conditions, my absolute priority remains the safety and security of my passengers. With my wife, we have explored exceptional destinations just waiting for you: The Balearic Islands and their crystal-clear waters. Wild Sardinia and majestic Corsica. The Aeolian Islands and the Tuscan Archipelago. Your Tailor-Made Cruise Whether you're looking to learn or relax, I'll tailor the experience to your desires: The Art of Sailing: For enthusiasts, I'd be delighted to share the secrets of optimizing your sail trim for maximum sailing efficiency. The Good Life: If you're looking to unwind, I'll guide you to enchanting coves for unforgettable moments of relaxation. "Setting sail for several days, discovering new horizons, and sharing the magic of sailing: that's what drives us. Laurence: Your Passionate Guide on the Water To enrich your experience aboard ChanceEvasionVoile, I am delighted to be accompanied by my wife, Laurence. At 59, Laurence brings a unique dimension to our cruises thanks to her professional expertise and infectious energy. Cultural Expertise: A professional tour guide by trade, she has worked in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region for many years. Her knowledge of the heritage, history, and secrets of our coastlines is inexhaustible. More than just sailing, an immersion: If you wish, Laurence will transform your stopovers into true cultural journeys. Whether it's visiting a historic city, learning little-known local anecdotes, or discovering the hidden treasures of a coastline, she will be your dedicated guide. An Accomplished Athlete: Like me, Laurence is passionate about sports and nature. A keen mountain biker and hiker, she naturally embraced sailing as her new playground and adventure. Her role on board: to ensure your comfort, share her passion for the sea, and, for those eager to learn, reveal the rich cultural heritage of the places we will visit together.
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Olivier is a very nice person and it was a pleasure to sail with him and getting to know to him. We will definitelly come back. Thanks a lot Olivier and Michelle
Fantastic experience - thank you Olivier. From the warm welcome to the apero send of at the end we had a wonderful time. Olivier and his wife are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They immediately suggested suitable destinations to match our preferences for each day. Beautiful well equipped yacht - especially love the grill on the stern! Highly recommend to anyone.
We had a wonderful week! Olivier is a captain who does everything to make our stay as good as possible in terms of comfort and safety. We sincerely thank you for your welcome, your explanations, your advice and your friendliness! For us it is not a goodbye but a see you soon! Thank you captain!
Great weekend, thanks to Olivier for his welcome, we will come back with great pleasure ☀️
The boat was new (so even better for what we had booked). Very clean and well organized to have all comforts. We had some small discussions with Olivier regarding the decisions taken in advance and not necessarily communicated (choice of the route, and the steps to be taken to drop off and pick up his friend who traveled with us for 4/6 days). It was our fault that we should have specified our desires in advance, Olivier's fault for not giving us the choice once we arrived on Saturday also if by message it had been indicated “we will see the road together according to the winds and your desires” . Other than that, the holiday ended up going very well.
We have spent five fantastic days on Olivier's sailboat. Olivier is an excellent sailor with a lot of experience. The boat is magnificent, comfortable and super complete. Olivier has chosen some excellent routes and we have visited some lovely places. If you think of renting a sailboat, do not hesitate. This will be a great choice!
Great day for my husband's 40th birthday.
Laurence and Olivier are a great duo, this excursion of a few days was exceptional. The boat is great, they know the area inside out.
Everything was perfect. We particularly appreciated the warm welcome by Laurence and Olivier. Things went really well and we had a great week together. They made us discover the beautiful corners of the region and superb places to anchor. Strongly recommend.
Superb experience. We did a two day navigation with our children aged 9 and 11 (their first experiences). Laurence and Oliver were absolutely kind and helpful. The Chance boat is very beautiful, comfortable and clean. We have wonderful memories. Thank you Laurence and Olivier. Alex, Olivier, Henri and Laurence
Thank you for this beautiful day at sea. It was an awesome experience aboard this great sailboat. We can only recommend.
We had a great day at sea together with Olivier, who gave us a great time aboard his sailboat, under the sun, between Le Lavandou and Port-Cros! Experience to be repeated with great pleasure, we highly recommend!
A big thank you to Olivier and Laurence for this wonderful day aboard their beautiful sailboat. Both know how to transmit their passion for sailing and their extensive knowledge of the region and its history. In short, this trip to sea was as pleasant as it was instructive. Really very nice, we warmly recommend.
We had a very nice weekend with Olivier and Laurence. Very calm, rigorous, attentive and available captain. Leave no stone unturned to please us. Magnificent anchorage in the bay of Porquerolles, quiet. Laurence gave us the benefit of her knowledge of the region, has a very good playlist and she sings very well. Everything was in place and everything went perfectly well for our first experience on a sailboat.
Laurence and Olivier are very welcoming, professional and reassuring. There were 5 of us aged 29 to 85 and everything went very well! A wonderful day :-)
8-day stay with 2 teenagers. Olivier is a very friendly, considerate and far-sighted skipper. Everything is clearly planned and explained, and safety is an aspect he does not neglect either. The boat is impeccably maintained. Olivier and his wife provide many explanations and annecdotes on the places visited and are available to make the most of this magnificent region. In short, a very nice experience: skipper and boat highly recommended
Everything was perfect! Olivier received us very well on his sailboat. We all had a great day with him. To do again!
3 wonderful days in the company of our daughter and our 2 grandchildren (11 and 14 years old). Very beautiful recent sailboat. Olivier and Laurence are very pleasant hosts, available and flexible! We were immediately put at ease. Olivier is an excellent sailor passionate about sailing and he knows how to transmit his passion! Laurence is very cool and very nice We can only advise this sailboat in the company of its owners
Great day with Olivier. He was a great skipper, his boat is very comfortable. We recommend!
Very pleasant skipper Very nice sailboat Pleasant outing at sea We highly recommend this rental with Olivier and his sailboat.
Exceptional day spent alongside Olivier, who knew how to share his passion with the whole family and offer very good moments of navigation. Children are already asking for more!
By leaving with Olivier, you can count on a competent, available, passionate and friendly skipper. He knows how to be discreet when necessary. We spent 3 very pleasant days for a first family experience. We strongly recommend that you go with him: he will make you discover many things in a very well equipped and maintained sailboat.
We were 6 adults and a young child for this sea trip with Olivier. For 5 of us it was a first sailing experience. We all thank Olivier for welcoming us so well on his magnificent Chance sailboat. We were very happy, discovering the surroundings of Lavandou, Port Cros, sailing in such good conditions is a privilege. We hope to return. Thanks Olivier
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PLUS QU'UN VOYAGE, UNE ESCALE VERS SOI Capitaine de vos Évasions : Découvrez l'univers de ChanceEvasionVoile Le Profil : L'Expérience au Service de la Passion À 58 ans, j'entame un nouveau chapitre de ma vie avec la création de ChanceEvasionVoile. Professeur dans l'enseignement technique depuis 1995, j’ai dédié ma carrière à la transmission du savoir. Aujourd’hui, je transpose cette pédagogie et cette rigueur vers l’horizon marin. Sportif accompli (VTT, Trail), c'est en 2017 que la voile est devenue ma boussole. Depuis, la mer est mon terrain d’expression privilégié, parcourant plus de 2 000 milles nautiques par an. Une Expertise Reconnue et Sécurisée Ma reconversion professionnelle s'appuie sur des bases solides pour vous garantir une sérénité totale : Qualification : Détenteur du brevet de Capitaine 200 Voile. Navire : Un Dufour 430 Grand Large, élégant, performant et tout confort. Conformité : Le voilier est entièrement équipé et assuré pour une exploitation commerciale. L’Esprit ChanceEvasionVoile : Humilité et Découverte Mon lien avec la nature, que ce soit sur les sommets en trail ou au large, m’a inculqué une valeur fondamentale : l’humilité. Face aux éléments et aux défis météorologiques, ma priorité absolue reste la prudence et la sécurité de mes passagers. Avec mon épouse, nous avons exploré des destinations d'exception qui n'attendent que vous : Les Baléares et leurs eaux cristallines. La Sardaigne sauvage et la Corse majestueuse. Les îles Éoliennes et l’archipel de la Toscane. Votre Croisière sur Mesure Que vous soyez en quête d'apprentissage ou de repos, je m'adapte à vos envies : L’Art de la Voile : Pour les passionnés, je serai ravi de vous transmettre les secrets de l'optimisation des réglages pour une efficacité de navigation maximale. La Douceur de Vivre : Si votre souhait est le lâcher-prise, je vous guiderai vers des criques merveilleuses pour des moments de farniente inoubliables. "Partir plusieurs jours en mer, découvrir de nouveaux horizons et partager la magie de la navigation : c’est ce qui nous anime. Laurence : Votre Guide Passionnée au Fil de l’Eau Pour enrichir votre expérience à bord de ChanceEvasionVoile, j'ai le plaisir d'être accompagné par mon épouse, Laurence. À 59 ans, Laurence apporte une dimension unique à nos croisières grâce à son expertise professionnelle et son énergie communicative. Une Expertise Culturelle : Guide touristique professionnelle de métier, elle exerce dans la région PACA depuis de nombreuses années. Sa connaissance du patrimoine, de l'histoire et des secrets de nos côtes est inépuisable. Plus qu’une Navigation, une Immersion : Si vous le désirez, Laurence saura transformer vos escales en véritables voyages culturels. Qu’il s’agisse de la visite d'une cité historique, d'anecdotes locales méconnues ou de la découverte des trésors cachés d’un littoral, elle sera votre guide privilégiée. Une Sportive Accomplie : Tout comme moi, Laurence est une passionnée de sport et de nature. Adepte de VTT et de randonnée, elle a naturellement adopté la voile comme nouveau terrain de jeu et d’aventure. Son rôle à bord : Veiller à votre confort, partager sa passion pour la mer et, pour ceux qui ont soif de savoir, dévoiler toute la richesse culturelle des lieux que nous visiterons ensemble.
Location
Location of the sailboat: Bormes Les Mimosas, Le Lavandou
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