Boat rental in Arzal · Dufour Yatchs — Dufour 40 (2003)
Description of Stéphane's sailboat
Sailboat Dufour Yatchs Dufour 40 12m
Classified as a "racing/cruising" sailboat, the Dufour 40 is an exceptional boat, especially for its seaworthiness! Particularly comfortable, even in rough seas, it exudes an undeniable sense of security! Fast and efficient upwind, it's renowned for being a pleasure to helm, and at anchor, it offers a comfortable living space all its own for a 40-footer, thanks to its large saloon, head, and separate shower cabin! I invite you to come aboard Coriolis for a Co-Sailing Experience! Originally from Brittany, born in Lorient, I started sailing at the age of 15. I skippered my first boat at 16, a Muscadet, with which I explored the Breton coast. Then came my first regattas aboard half-toners for winter training in La Baule. My first offshore race at 18 was the "Loire-Costa-Esmeralda" on a 9.20m boat. Then came countless sailing trips to race as much as possible; anything was good as long as I could sail, like that match-racing competition in the large basin of the port of Saint-Nazaire, aboard a Class 8, with Nicolas Loday (Olympic Champion) at the helm! In the 1990s, I skippered for the DEME sail loft, sailing my RUSH, for six years. Thanks to that boat, I filled the cupboards with trophies of all kinds! Since then, I've closed the chapter on regattas to dedicate myself to cruising! Today, with my Dufour 40, I'd like to help you discover the most beautiful anchorages of Brittany and the Ponant Islands, on sailing trips lasting a weekend or longer! I think I can safely say that I've stopped in every port from Aber Wrac'h to Santander (Spain). Depending on your specific needs, I can arrange your embarkation from the following ports: La Roche-Bernard, Piriac, La Turballe, and Le Croisic. Le Croisic might be a good option if you're arriving by TGV, thanks to its terminal; the train station is a 10-minute walk away. (Subject to availability at each port.) In this case, the boat delivery is free; you'll only be responsible for the port fees (approximately €45-50 if we stay overnight). We'll finalize all the details once you contact me! I'll show you the most beautiful anchorages in Brittany, such as: Houat's main beach, The church beach on Hoedic, The small bay of Beniguet north of Houat, Ster Vras at the foot of the Poulains lighthouse on Belle-Île, Or even the one at the foot of an old Vauban fortress, and why not the Penfret lighthouse in the Glénan archipelago! And many more! If fishing appeals to you, we can then take out a line and in the evening, at anchor, cook the fish you've caught! It's not uncommon to catch a few mackerel, or even a nice sea bass, if the conditions are right! I must admit, my friends call me a "bon vivant"! I have two passions: sailing and Brittany, and I want to share them with you! So, if you too would like to take a break at sea and combine sailing, discovery, and a friendly atmosphere: Contact me! Stéphane Note: To ensure everyone's safety and peace of mind, I do not take children under 15 years old on board.
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Overall rating
The Coriolis is a true gem on the water, and Stéphane is a skipper as skilled as he is welcoming and available. His passion for racing, which he shares with enthusiasm, is accompanied by fine-tuning and highly informative techniques. He introduced us to a new approach to sailing that's both technical and philosophical, something we'd never explored before. And to top it all off, he introduced us to the Breton protractor, which is much easier to use than the Cras ruler.
After 3 years without any sailing practice on a cruise, I wanted to assess my level, my skills and my desire. Stephane proved to be a patient and educational skipper. He is an experienced sailor, full of empathy and experience. For my part, the duo worked well. Coriolis is a beautiful boat, powerful, solid in all circumstances and, moreover, particularly well maintained. In 4 days of intensive practice at his side, I rediscovered many of the sensations that sailing can bring me and I sincerely thank him for it. Francis.
Stéphane is an excellent host, always concerned about the comfort of his crew. Very experienced and very organized, the cruise was carried out in complete confidence and safety. His boat is very comfortable and very well maintained. The program had been established before and thanks to his advice we were able to prepare ourselves properly. As the weather changed, Stéphane proposed several alternatives and gave us the choice. We have had a variety of experiences. We learned a lot from his experience. A very convivial moment of sharing in a magnificent region (South Morbihan). Thanks Stephane. To renew.
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D'origine bretonne, né à Lorient, j'ai commencé à naviguer dès l'âge de 15 ans. J’ai skippé mon premier bateau à 16 ans, un Muscadet, avec lequel j'ai découvert les côtes bretonnes. Puis, mes premières régates à bord de half-toner lors les entrainements d'hivers de La Baule. Ma première course au large à 18 ans, "La Loire- Costa-Esméralda" sur un 9.20m. Puis de très nombreux embarquements pour régater autant que possible. En 1998, je suis skipper pour la Voilerie DEME, avec mon RUSH, durant 6 ans. Je pense pourvoir affirmer que j'ai fréquenté la quasi-totalité des ports situés entre l’Aber-Wrac’h et Santander (Espagne). Il m’est difficile de compter le nombre de bateaux sur lesquels j'ai navigué, du catamaran de plage au 50 pieds de la Route du Rhum, sans oublier cet embarquement, comme matelot, à bord de Club Med. monocoque de 72,80m, aux cotés d’Alain COLAS, 16 / 17 ans ! Aujourd'hui, avec mon DUFOUR 40, je souhaite vous faire découvrir les plus beaux mouillages de la Bretagne et des Iles du Ponant, à l'occasion de navigation d’un week-end ou plus ! J'ai deux passions, la Bretagne et la voile, j’aimerai les partager avec vous ! Les côtes bretonnes regorgent d’oasis ! Vous pourrez embarquer à bord de Coriolis depuis Arzal, son port d’attache, ou des ports de Pornichet, La Roche-Bernard, Piriac, La Turballe et Le Croisic (selon les coefficients. de marée), ce dernier étant desservi par le TGV, (la gare se situant à 10 minutes à pieds). Nous organiserons cela au mieux, en fonction de vos contraintes logistiques ! Si vous aussi, vous souhaitez faire une parenthèse maritime, sur nos rivages bretons, en conjuguant navigation, découverte, farniente et convivialité : Contactez-moi ! je vous garantie que vous passerez un moment inoubliable à bord de Coriolis. A très vite, je vous attends. Stéphane.
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Location of the sailboat: Port D'arzal-Camoël, Arzal
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