boat hire in Brest · Beneteau — First 41s5 (1989)
Description of Michel's sailboat
Beneteau - First 41s5 | 6 People
This sailboat, constantly maintained by me, is intended for cruising with family or friends. Its three double cabins and its convertible saloon allow life on board in very comfortable conditions, but in no way curb the lively impulses of this elegant boat. Heating, fridge and hot water for indoor comfort, the saloon can accommodate up to 8 people. The navigation is facilitated by a software on PC at the chart table, and by a GPS plotter at the helm station, as well as by the presence of "Peter", the autopilot. Purists can nevertheless concentrate on paper maps ... By choice, I will be systematically at the post of skipper, to make you discover by day the extraordinary playgrounds of the harbor of Brest and its anchorages, to take you the time of a weekend around the peninsula of Crozon, or take you to the Ponant islands, the Glénan islands or those of Morbihan according to your wishes. Whatever your program, I will be able to adapt to it while remaining attentive to your desires.
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28 comments
We spent 4 great days sailing at sea along the beautiful coast of the Crozon peninsula and in the harbor of Brest. Michel knows this region perfectly and we found the best anchorages to spend the nights. Michel is an experienced skipper. With the catch of the day, he prepared ceviches and good little dishes for us. Thanks to Michel for these good times and we can only recommend him.
An exceptional family sailing weekend! Michel quickly puts everyone at ease and we really feel welcomed on his boat. Williwaw (the boat) is very comfortable, perfectly equipped and very clean (which is rare enough to be highlighted). Michel is a Brestois who loves his region, he knows every nook and cranny of the Brest harbor and is keen to share all this with us tourists. He has been sailing on his boat for many years, and we feel that he masters the beast to perfection, we felt completely safe. Michel also likes to pass on his knowledge, and we learned a lot (navigation, currents, weather, geology, fishing, fish preparation, cooking ...). In short, 2 exceptionally rich days that really enchanted us. We will come back ...
We had a wonderful day aboard Michel's Williwaw. Despite the shy sun, we fully enjoyed the experience. Michel is very friendly and educational, he taught us a lot about Brest harbor and sailing a sailboat. You can see that he is passionate and likes to share. I highly recommend and see you soon! Catalina
Great day with Michel! Michel is very educational, and taught us the basics of navigation! The trip lasted all day, we swam and then saw some great islands in the harbor of Brest! Very good atmosphere with Michel, we wanted to continue our little cruise :-) and the boat is great!
We offered a day to my dad who loved it, I quote him ''Very nice day in the harbor of Brest with Michel and his boat, very beautiful memories and moments of sharing. Discovery of the harbor and navigation on a beautiful sailboat. Michel is very nice!'' Thanks to Michel for his responsiveness, his communication and his kindness!
My family and I had a great day with Michel! It was our first time on a sailboat and we loved it. Michel gets everyone on the boat involved and shares with us the typical sailor vocabulary, anecdotes throughout the trip but also and above all his good humor and his smile! If you want to become an apprentice sailor and spend a moment out of time: go for it ?
An exceptional and extraordinary moment shared with Michel, an outstanding skipper! Thank you for this moment of sharing, of conviviality! We leave with hearts full of joy and heads full of memories! I recommend Michel 100,000%! A memory that will remain engraved in the memories of each of us! ?♥️
Extra ordinary experience during a 4-day cruise in the harbor of Brest and in the bay of Douarnenez with 3 children, both at sea and at anchor. Michel is welcoming, caring and likes to laugh and share his passion. We feel safe at all times. A beautiful meeting in a wonderful setting.
Amazing day Michel was great, welcome, day, teaching. Highly recommended, practice and redo... Many thanks Michel
Great day on board and in the company of Michel. Michel is passionate and shares his passion. He is caring for each person on board and is concerned about their comfort in this sometimes completely new and indeed impressive environment. Michel is very experienced and safety on board is maximum. I highly recommend the skipper and his boat. Kenavo! Claude
Superb sailing experience with Michel! There were 6 of us, as part of a surprise, and everything went perfectly. We were able to learn lots of things and laugh a lot during this afternoon! The cabin boys that we were were able to discover the joys of navigation and a good amount of information about Brest harbor in a good mood. To top it all off, the weather was kind to us, which was not a given ;) Thank you again Michel for this moment, and see you soon perhaps :)
I had an absolutely wonderful day of sailing! Michel welcomed me with great enthusiasm. We must believe that he had reached an agreement with Neptune, because we had absolutely exceptional conditions for December 1st! Michel is very educational, and he knows his navigation area like the back of his hand! All I have to do now is come back with my wife and children! Thank you Michael!
Exceptional experience with Michel over 3 days with family (2 adults/3 children). Patient, pedagogical and experienced, Michel is the perfect skipper for those who want to discover Brest and the surrounding area by sail with the family. The sailboat is clean, efficient, well equipped and perfectly functional. Looking forward to the next sailing! Thank you so much
Superb ride, Michel was perfect. Meeting with a dolphin in the harbor of Brest so as not to spoil anything :)
We had a dream week on Williwaw! Michel received us like kings. He trusted us for maneuvers and navigation. Our children were delighted with this cruise. Thanks again to Michel for his welcome, his competence, his humor and his cooking skills!
Incredible experience with Michel who knew how to take us all into his world of sailor. The weather was not in the game and he still knew how to make us experience the tropics in the harbor of Brest ❤️ Thank you Michael
A huge THANK YOU to Michel for this superb day spent together on your sailboat, our first outing will remain engraved in our memories! Michel was able to transmit his passion and his experience of the sea to us with pedagogy and his sense of humor contributed to the pleasant atmosphere of the day! If you want to spend a pleasant day full of discoveries, plan an outing with Michel ;-) The 7 Mathez
Thank you Michel for this beautiful day. You were able to please everyone according to our expectations. My husband and my son were very happy to take the helm.
Wonderful day at sea with Michel! Super skipper, extremely friendly, who is keen to pass on his know-how. We had a magical time on the water. And icing on the cake, we were treated to a tip-top homemade Ti Punch! We highly recommend!
Michel was a great skipper, we had a great time as a family in an impeccable and very pleasant boat.
Wonderful day ! Michel made us discover navigation on his sailboat with passion.
Superb family outing with our 3 children aged 5.8 and 10. Michel knew how to design a program that delighted young and old alike! Thanks and see you next time.
We had a great week with Michel on his comfortable and beautiful boat. Michel is very welcoming, attentive and pedagogical. To do again! Carine, Guillaume, Lisa, Paul and Elena
I rented the boat in order to realize a video project. Michel was extremely accommodating and pleasant throughout our outing at sea. Thank you Michel and maybe see you next time in an extra-professional setting!
A wonderful day on board with Michel, who shared his passion with us by showing us the harbor of Brest!! We had an incredible time, combining navigation, maneuvering and nautical instruction (and a good meal at anchor :)!!
Michel's boat is perfectly equipped and very comfortable. Michel is a cheerful, considerate and friendly skipper. We had a wonderful day thanks to him. We highly recommend this rental.
Michel is a wonderful and passionate person. We had an incredible, magical, wonderful time. We highly recommend it, it is perfect in every way! Looking forward to sailing together again
Offered by Michel
J'ai désormais fini de travailler et je consacre la majeure partie de mes activités à la navigation à la voile que je pratique depuis plus de 50 ans... Mes navigations se font exclusivement en mode croisière depuis plus de 20 ans, et mon bateau est armé toute l'année en conséquence. J'ai quelques projets de "grandes croisières" qui avaient été mis en sommeil mais qui devraient pouvoir se réactualiser. Mes "terrains de jeux" habituels, sont la pointe Bretonne, le sud Bretagne et le sud-ouest de l'Angleterre, que j'aime faire partager à mes équipages.
Location
Location of the sailboat: Port Du Moulin Blanc, Brest
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