boat hire in Saint-Brieuc · Kirie - Feeling — Feeling 546 (2006)

The boat: 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 sailing level: sailing level is more comfortable for those prone to seasickness. 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 at sea, it's not meant to belittle your seamanship to say this. If I had to pilot a 35-ton vessel for the first time tomorrow, I wouldn't be comfortable. It's a big, heavy, and fast beast, and you can't tame it in a day. The harbors in Brittany are small, and maneuvering requires skill and experience with this type of boat. The advantage of having a support crew member is that they know the boat and how to handle it, which can reassure the skipper and crew. They know its behavior, what it's capable of, and the mistakes to avoid. They can offer valuable advice on its operation and handling, allowing you to gain valuable experience along the way. The support crew member isn't the skipper; they'll leave the boat to you, but they can prepare it for sailing, refuel, shop, and take care of supplies before your arrival. This could save you a day of sailing. No inventory to take on arrival, no inspection on departure. He can also stay and watch the boat at anchor while you're out cruising. That's why I can't leave the boat unattended as a crew member, for the safety of the boat and for your safety. Having never sailed this particular vessel, I think it would be difficult even to leave its home port without taking a risk. Sincerely,