boat hire in Marseille · Archambault — A40rc (2008)
Description of Thierry's sailboat
Sailboat Archambault A40rc 12m
Elegantly – come sail with us! The owner, a former sailing instructor, will be on board with you. This A4O RC, renowned among racers for its performance, is also perfectly equipped for a comfortable cruise. Elegantly, winner of numerous races, is a very seaworthy boat that handles with ease in all conditions. It's equally suited to the convivial atmosphere of cruising with friends or family. Come discover the most beautiful spots in the Bay of Marseille and its surroundings, such as the Frioul archipelago, the Côte Bleue, or even the Calanques National Park! For multi-day cruises, why not Porquerolles or even Corsica! With 3 large double cabins and 2 berths in the saloon, you can enjoy all the comforts for your cruising trips. Also on board are: a paddleboard, masks and snorkels, a dinghy, a hot deck shower, tables, a bathroom, a toilet, and a fully equipped galley with a refrigerator. Elegantly represents the realization of our greatest dreams: Thierry, initially a sailing instructor in Le Lavandou, went on to build his own sailboat to cross the Atlantic in the Mini Transat race, which he completed three times (1985, 1989, and 1991). Renowned for his advice on boat structure and optimization, he has since built numerous carbon fiber spars and foils. Having prepared the sailboats on which he has often sailed, he personally charters and maintains our A40 RC. As a sailing instructor, he will introduce you to the art of sailing. Terry grew up around the Great Lakes and rivers of America. A canoeist since childhood, she went on to raft in the Rocky Mountains before arriving in France, where she fell in love with this beautiful region and discovered the joys of sailing in the Mediterranean. Join Team Elegantly to continue this journey of discovery together! For more information, you can contact us directly via Messenger at Click&Boat. We would be delighted to answer your questions. We hope to see you on board soon!
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Overall rating
Sailing on Elegantly with our family was an amazing experience. The boat was well-organized and very functional. Marseille is a great starting point for exploring the Calanques- crystal blue water at every turn. We would recommend hiring from Thierry. Thank you so much .
Terry and Thierry are great! We had such an enjoyable time—the boat, the casual sailing lessons for those who were interested, conversation, and attention to our comfort and enjoyment. And English and French language duality a plus!
Lovely people to be with. We sailed the whole time loved it. Thanks so much
It was a magic trip full of adventure and emotions. We didn`t have luck with weather but we had a great luck with super experienced captain. Our team (6 of us) never traveled on sail boat and Thierry taught us how to navigate. The sea ran high and sometimes it was really scary when we went on tops of the waves, but we were so sure in the crew that felt comfortable all the way. The boat inside was commodious both for sleeping and having lunch. Terry and Thierry suggested big choice of menus, including sea food and absolutely all the dishes were delicious. During our trip we sailed close to Chateau d`If and visited Calanques National Park, so our trip was very picturesque. It was a great adventure that none of us will ever forget! Many thanks to Terry and Thierry!
Thanks TnT for the tour! It was delicious, everything was wonderful! We had a very sunny day on the spacious sailboat, 10/10!
Thank you Thierry for this navigation! And thank you for agreeing to postpone the date due to bad weather. It was really fun, we learned lots of things, and we can't wait to go back!
Excellent family day with Thierry and Terry. I generally prefer to rent a boat without a skipper but it was absolutely perfect to have Thierry and Terry with us. The boat is in excellent condition. The skipper is super friendly and competent. The spot is magical... THANKS
We had a wonderful day on Thierry's sailboat;) thanks to Thierry and his sister Sylvie for their warm welcome and sharing their knowledge. They managed to get everyone involved including the little one who was delighted;) we were 2 families with children and the day was perfect;) We recommend this rental without hesitation. See you soon
Wonderful day, Terry and Thierry are very welcoming and educational! Go there with your eyes closed!
THIERRY was no longer available on the chosen date but he was able to direct us to his friend Yan the day went very well, Yan was very attentive to our desires small flat for the place of departure which was a little difficult to find.
The boat was great and our crossing very beautiful. I highly recommend
Very nice boat with which to surf the waves has never been so good. Thank you Terry ;-)
Great thank you very much for this beautiful day
We had booked for an EVJF for 8 and we loved it! The reception of Thierry and Terry is brilliant, friendly. We had a great day and we would have liked to make this magical moment last. I recommend, book with your eyes closed! Many thanks for everything!
The day with Thierry was sublime! We were 10 for an EVJF and Thierry welcomed us with great kindness despite our 45 minutes late. Pedagogue, we learned some basics of sailing while having opportunities for swimming in the creeks, etc. We loved it !
Super weekend with friends with Thierry, to learn the basics of sailing in a beautiful location and in a friendly atmosphere. Thanks !
Thank you Terry and Thierry for your sympathy. Both adorable!!! Nice racing boats but less practical for our family experience of 9 with 5 children. Thierry is top for the navigation and his knowledge. Terry has all the right addresses and knows how to satisfy our last minute requests. Thank you again and I hope soon but in sports mode..
We spent as a couple with our 4 children from 22 to 12 years old, 6 wonderful days in the company of Thierry and Terri on their sailboat. Their kindness is matched only by their educational quality, their good humor and their desire to transmit. We were neophytes in sailing: Thierry introduced us to maneuvers with great patience and contagious passion. From the slightest breeze we hoisted mainsail, jib and spinnaker. With Terry, an adventurer with a big heart, they made us discover the bay of Marseille, the creeks and the corners of the Var coast for a memorable week that pleased young and old alike. For sure, as soon as the wind turns, we will leave...
great boat Beautiful encounter Thanks !
Top bedding, we slept really well, the beds are comfortable. More seriously, we had an amazing day. Thierry and Sylvie are super nice. They explained the sail to us and let us pilot the boat. They were super attentive, listening to our desires. I highly recommend and can't wait to re-sail with them.
It was a wonderful weekend! We went to 8 girls for a bachelorette party and it was more than amazing! Thanks to T&T the organization, communication and logistics were very fluid. A warm couple who are ready to do much to make sure we have a unique moment. Thierry is an expert at his skyper position, adapts to all levels and desires. Even with a heavy sea, wind and rain, he was able to reassure us and bring us back safely! Very good memory for the 8 of us! just one word: THANK YOU!
Thierry, Sylvie and Terry are at the top I recommend them 10,000% attentive and completely available for their host we have not noted any bad points and really that good points all been perfect they are a unique sympathy, passionate , cordial, sociable, professional, they transmitted to us their love of the sailing excursion we were with two children of 3 years old and a 9 years old how to tell you that our children will never forget them and we too thank you again for all ??? ?
We had an idyllic day on Terry and Thierry's boat. Great hosts, a discovery of the sailboat at the top, everything perfect! I recommend 1000%
I recommend Thierry and his Elegancy. We had a very good 2-day stay at sea. Thierry is funny, attentive (he plans the oilskins!) And he taught us the nautical basics. On the other hand, to provide an envelope for gasoline and the harbor master's office which are not included.
Excellent outing with Thierry and Terry! We had a great experience and discovered some basics of navigation. Thierry and Terry are really welcoming, accommodating and it was a pleasure to spend a day with them. I recommend with your eyes closed!
Incredible day on Thierry and Terry's boat! The very good reviews encouraged us to go with them and we confirm everything that has been said! Great introduction to sailing! They are extremely friendly and very educational! Everything was perfect. We recommend this experience a thousand times and we will come back as soon as possible :) Thanks again for everything !! Laura and Ludovic
In the top ! We did 5 days of cruising with 4 friends as young foams and thanks to the experience and the confidence of Thierry, we were able to learn the basics of navigation while being in supervised autonomy! A real pleasure to send the spinnakers, change jibs, put in reefs and heel from the first days of sailing :) In short, a tailor-made apprenticeship in an idyllic location Mathieu
a great experience, adorable owners, I recommend without hesitation
What a pleasure to sail with Thierry! Always attentive and willing to pass on his passion to others. Thierry's A40 RC boat is still going very well ... :)
We had a wonderful day with Thierry and Terry. We had our two children aged 2 and a half and 5, they are leaving with the desire to return soon on a sailboat (and us too ?) Thierry and Terry were able to transmit their knowledge to us in a relaxed and warm atmosphere and bring us to magnificent places. We can't wait to see them on other occasions and extend our day to a weekend
We had a great weekend with Thierry and Terry very friendly people, passionate about sailing, taking care of us, thank you.
Thierry and Terry were very friendly and accommodating with lots of additional service proposals (catering, delivery on site, etc.) They are experienced and adapt very well to the group they are with. I highly recommend !
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for a wonderful day at the top. It was more than a simple sea trip, but sharing a passion and a story, very nice crew, we loved it. To do again and I recommend it without hesitation. Thank you again and see you very soon I hope.
Thank you for this unforgettable day, your professionalism, kindness and hospitality. The boat is beautiful, comfortable and well equipped. Thank you to Thierry and Sylvie for your pedagogy your advice on navigation, it was great to be able to participate in the maneuvers. See you soon, I hope :) Elodie and co!
Great experience and service. The skipper is very good and friendly.
Excellent weekend aboard the elegantly with Terry and Thierry! Laughter sharing and good humor as well as wincher slump and jibe punctuated our weekend ... thank you again to them for the great memories and the ride to the island of embiers a weekend that we are not ready to forget!
Very friendly and accommodating, very pleasant boat to navigate!
We had a wonderful day with Thierry. We were a group of 10. I recommend.
a great experience for everyone, we had a great time with Thierry and his sister. To recommend without hesitation
We had a wonderful day with Thierry and Sylvie. Thank you!
Thanks to Terry and Thierry for their welcome, their discretion, their pedagogy and their conviviality. We felt very comfortable. See you soon
We were a group of 11 students. We had an incredible day aboard Terry and Thierry's sailboat. Two incredible people, who shared their passion with us. For most of us, no marine experience, coming out of that day we were introduced to sailing and it was an unforgettable experience. If you are looking for a pleasant day to spend at sea or to visit the creeks, do not hesitate !! Another big thank you Terry and Thierry on behalf of the little medical students! You are awesome ♥ ️
Thanks to Terry and Thierry for a great day! A perfect mix between learning to sail and relaxation. Do not hesitate !
Thierry knows his stuff, with a very strong sea spirit! Thank you very much for the friendly welcome and the collegial management of our rental. We will return ! We were a group of six and we hired Thierry's A40 for 4 days, which allowed us to navigate it in different conditions. We really enjoyed the agility of the boat and the set of sails, including a small jib and two spinnakers. We can highly recommend the boat and the owners for anyone interested in sport sailing. Thank you and see you soon.
It was a great experience, they adapted to what we wanted to do, they were very accommodating and kind to us. Thanks to Thierry and his girlfriend for everything.
Top from top
Top day with titi
Great rental on an exceptional sailboat. Thierry was super available to help us and show us how to manage the sails. We recommend!
A nugget on the edge of the creeks. By their kindness, their availability but also their benevolence, Thierry and Terry are among those people who transform a good weekend of sailing into excellent memories of the sea. As for the boat, it is at the same time very fast, comfortable and easy to steer. Whatever the weather, it easily reaches 7 knots (and even 10 knots under jib alone in 30 knots of wind !!!). To recommend in particular to the initiated.
Great day with Thierry who was with us on the boat. Beautiful wind conditions which allowed us to take a tour of Frioul. I recommend Thierry for his kindness, his availability and his experience! See you soon on the water
RAS nothing to say Perfect
We spent 4 days aboard Eleganty with Thierry, in the program an AR Marseille / Corsica in conditions of dreams. The boat is perfect for comfort, equipment and performance. He is very pleasant to steer. A big thank you to Thierry who made this weekend particularly enjoyable thanks to his advice, his availability and his good mood. One downside: it will be difficult to return to traditional rental boats that will seem dull .... A great weekend to redo as soon as possible
Terri and Thierry have welcomed us terribly well !! They spent a lot of time preparing the boat and allowing us to experience exceptional moments at sea. The boat is fast, easy, and very healthy. We recommend !!!
Thierry's boat is very good. Unfortunately not very well maintained. The pilot is out of service, one of the two tanks of water is broken, the group of water works very badly. The boat was not ready at all when we arrived. We had to stay 4 hours with Thierry the time he finishes the repairs and he makes us take control while we are confirmed browsers. Finally Thierry showed no sympathy and was aggressive when we made these remarks that were benevolent. We will not re-let this boat, Thierry has managed to spoil a very good weekend with his bad spirit.
Extremely powerful boat, very comfortable, where everything has been reflected! Also super management of the loc by Thierry
A pleasure to share this moment with Thierry and Terri! A functional boat, clean and very elegant. Thanks to you our day was geniallissime! Thank you so much :)
Very beautiful boat very powerful; ideal for cruises Friendly and competent owners From 5 stars
Super location. Thierry is very friendly and pro. The boat is very good for regatta, school or fast cruising. To be reserved for experienced sailors for pure sailing. We had a small spinnaker accident, Thierry reacted very well. Rent a sailboat as powerful by remaining as cool and caring, hat! And thank you !
impeccable home, very accommodating owner. performance sailboat (advance in very little wind), very sensitive bar.beautiful set of sails with asy spinnaker and sym.the cockpit is very spacious.the boat goes up close together with just a jib. a beautiful toy
Philippe and his wife are very friendly, pedagogues for the uninitiated sailing, listening to their customers and at the same time very communicative. Despite a lack of wind and a weather that deteriorated throughout the day, the exchanges on the boat were very rich with a good mood. The marine spirit of sharing was very present. Thank you for this great day we will remember for a long time. Maria, Eric, Corentin, Joachim, Aline, Lorelei, Antoine.
Thierry has a really original boat. Powerful and fast, it is really ideal for discovering the sensations of sailing. This boat is pleasant to handle and ideal for a sports cruise. It is one of the fastest in the harbor of Marseille! I recommend Thierry. He knows how to welcome you on board. He will not hesitate to entrust you with the bar of his boat and to put you in confidence for the maneuvers. His boat is really sporty, ideal to learn navigation!
The boat keeps all its promises and is very efficient. It is easy to handle whether sailing or motor in port maneuvers. The few details that remain to be improved should be very soon, the recent acquisition of the boat has not allowed Thierry to fancy everything. Thierry has given us all the information necessary for our weekend to be in the best possible conditions, and I hope to have the opportunity to sail on his boat in the near future.
We had a great experience with Thierry and Terry, a great couple, listening who wants to share their passion for sailing. We learned a lot of things with them and had a great time. All conditions were met we could sail by ourselves, swim in the creeks, picnic on the deck of the boat ... I highly recommend and can not wait to repeat the experience.
Thierry and Terry are adorable. Their boat is a happiness. Do not hesitate.
Thierry and Terry accompanied us on this beautiful day of navigation. Thierry gave us lots of good tips to learn how to navigate more independently afterwards. He has a great experience at sea. Terry is very friendly and can not do enough for us. It was with great pleasure that we shared this moment together, extended by an aperitif at the dock to finish the day at night. Saturday nights were comfortable. We highly recommend!
Offered by Thierry
Nous sommes un couple, Thierry et Terry, qui souhaite faire découvrir aux autres les plaisirs et les joies de la navigation sur notre bateau Elegantly, vainqueur de nombreuses courses. Thierry est chez lui sur l'eau - surtout en voilier - et vous fera rapidement apprécier les joies d'hisser les voiles ! Amoureux de la mer depuis toujours (1977 Subversion, bateau de régate célèbre de l'époque), et instructeur de voile au Lavandou puis moniteur de voile pendant son service militaire, Thierry a ensuite construit son propre voilier pour faire la Mini Transat(trois fois -‘85, ‘89 et ‘91) et a fait de nombreux convoyage avec des clients dans le bassin Méditerranéen occidental. Il a plus de 20 000 miles de navigation en voilier. Réputé pour ses conseils dans l’ergonomie des bateaux, depuis il construit en carbone de nombreux espars et foils. Préparateur des voiliers sur lesquels il a souvent navigué, il loue et entretient personnellement notre A40 RC, et se ferait un grand plaisir de vous conseiller afin de découvrir notre merveilleuse région. Terry a grandi autour des grands lacs et rivières de l’Amérique. Fille de canoé depuis sa plus tendre enfance, elle a ensuite fait du rafting dans les Montagnes Rocheuses avant d’arriver en France pour tomber amoureuse de cette belle région et découvrir les joies de la voile en Méditerranée. Passionnée des voyages depuis toujours, Terry adore cette façon de continuer sa découverte des cultures, peuples et régions de la Méditerranée avec une "maison sur l'eau". L'aspect croisière et la déco d'Elegantly reflète son goût pour les couleurs gaies et le confort garanti! Trilingue, elle se fera un plaisir à partager avec vous ses découvertes, ou à concocter de bons petits plats des pays du monde entier! Avec Thierry ils ont trouvé la parfaite occasion de vivre leurs plus grands rêves avec Elegantly pour continuer ce voyage de découverte ensemble !
Location
Location of the sailboat: Port Corbières, Marseille
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