Yacht charter in Saint-Brieuc · Kirie - Feeling — Feeling 546 (2006)

The boat: It's a fully renovated cruising sailboat, inside and out, in exceptional condition, with excellent form stability and a moderate freeboard thanks to a long, slender mast, which allows it to sail well upwind and be fast in light winds. Form stability: meaning the boat is stable and doesn't roll from side to side. It's a boat that performs best when level and doesn't heel: sailing level is more comfortable for those who are more sensitive to heeling. It's a "Kirié," an extremely robust sailboat built in an era when boats were still constructed to withstand harsh conditions. Comfort: 4 double cabins with a shower and toilet per cabin, all standard crockery, electric water heater (generator), microwave, coffee maker, toaster, oven and gas stove, new 14cm mattresses, a 3.40m rigid-hull aluminum dinghy with a new Evinrude outboard motor, 8kW generator, bow thruster, autopilot, electric windlass, SPUR rope cutter, NAVIONICS chartplotter, AIS, removable swim platform with water access ladder, folding lobster traps, fishing rods, bimini, retractable cockpit lounge table, sprayhood, davit for the dinghy, antifouling in 2025, new genoa and staysail furlers, 60m of chain, 2 anchors, life jackets, beacons... Sailing instructor: Piloting a boat of this size requires expertise. Whatever your skill and experience in sailing, it's not meant to belittle your seamanship to say this. It's a big, heavy, and fast boat, and you can't tame it in two days. The ports in Brittany are small, and berths require skill and experience on this type of vessel. The advantage of having a skipper is that they know the boat and how to handle it, which can be reassuring. They know its limitations, what it's capable of, and the mistakes to avoid. They can offer invaluable advice on its operation and handling, allowing you to gain valuable experience and proficiency in sailing. The skipper isn't the captain; they'll leave the boat to you, but they can prepare it for sailing, refuel, shop for supplies, and take care of other necessities before your arrival. This can easily save you a day of sailing. No inventory to take upon arrival, no inspection upon departure. He can also keep an eye on the boat at anchor while you're out for a spin. He's a skilled fisherman, knows sea fishing well, and is a pretty good cook.