Yacht charter in Douarnenez · Mallard — Ecume De Mer (1972)
Description of Marc's sailboat
Mallard - Ecume De Mer | 5 People
Do you want to sail in the Iroise Sea? With family or a few friends, let yourself be carried from Douarnenez to Camaret, from Molène to Lanildut, or maybe even Ushant... Or perhaps just a day in the peaceful bay of Douarnenez tempts you? Quillen will take you among the treasures of the far corners of the (Breton!) world. Take a deep breath, you're on one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the known world! The boat, Quillen, is a solid "Écume de Mer" (Sea Foam), very well maintained throughout its long life. It welcomes you for a coastal cruising holiday with friends. It's a reputable boat, stiff under sail, in working order: new sails, completely rebuilt rigging, reliable engine. It welcomes you, in a friendly atmosphere, up to 5 people, in its understated opulence of amenities. Because a chart doesn't break down, I chose to keep the onboard electronics simple. Fewer devices, fewer breakdowns, less power consumption! No more ears in the wind! The equipment therefore consists of a GPS, depth sounder, and log, as well as a portable VHF radio that allows you to plot your route on the map... and enjoy the scenery! USB ports are also available :) The layout is modest but nonetheless efficient: a chart table in the saloon, which swivels depending on use, and a two-burner gas stove for the galley will keep you from starving, and maybe even allow you to cook a good meal! Forward, a cabin with a double berth and a toilet separate you from the saloon, or three berths are available. The engine is powered by a 10hp Nanni inboard engine with a maximum fuel consumption of +-1.5l/h. All documents, recent charts, current atlases, and tide tables are provided, as well as navigational instruments: compass, drypoint, Breton protractor, binoculars, etc. Departing from Douarnenez, embark on a journey between the ocean and the wild coast in its beautiful bay... Welcome aboard!
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Equipment available on the sailboat
Offered by Marc
Je navigue depuis mon enfance, j'ai 49ans, d'abord sur dériveurs (vaurien, 420, hobicat, caravelle, etc.) puis depuis quelques années que j'habite en Bretagne, j’ai navigué sur des bateaux de location en mer d'Iroise ou en Bretagne sud. J'ai fréquenté les abords de Belle Ile, Houat, Molène ou Ouessant et l'Aber Vrach où j'ai emmené des équipages de camarades pour la découverte de la voile sur des séjours de découverte de quelques jours. Aujourd’hui, je propose mon Écume de Mer, solide et fier esquif de 8m, en bel état, pour découvrir la Mer d’Iroise ou tout simplement la navigation côtière, pour une journée ou un semaine ! Outre la navigation proprement dite, je prends plaisir à calculer mes routes, courants, cap, plus souvent avec un compas de relèvement qu'avec un traceur GPS (ce qui ne m'empêche pas d'en avoir un allumé à bord en permanence pour vérification!). J'ai suivis les cours de navigation côtière et hauturière et ai été, dans ma jeunesse, instructeur voile pour un mouvement de jeunesse marin. J'aime transmettre cette passion, faire découvrir la joie de la navigation à la voile et laisser chez mes équipier·e·s un joyeux goût salé vers lequel il·le·s reviendront !... j'espère...
Location
Location of the sailboat: Port De Tréboul Port Rhu, Douarnenez