Sailing Fabule
Yesterday was a very emotional day: after several years of anticipation and speculation, we watched the launch of our boat SV Fabule. People strolling along the marina of Tréguier (Brittany, France) stopped to share this moment with us. We were so proud to be the owners of this beautiful sailboat. Everything went really well. The […]
When strolling along the docks of a marina, one often wonders about the origin of a boat’s name. The name provides hints about the identity of the boat as well as her owners. Our approach started with very practical criteria: We wanted something that was easy to spell over the VHF, understandable in various languages […]
While looking at the pictures sent by Boréal before the Christmas shutdown, we can’t wait to see our boat finally floating on the water. Amongst newly installed equipment, we distinguish the arch, the solar arrays and the navigation systems. Fabule now has windows and the wooden interior is taking shape. However, some providers are experiencing […]
The crates are ready to be shipped across the Atlantic to join the boat. After downsizing from a house to a condo, we faced the next step: how much stuff fits in a boat? Of course, we started with all the necessary equipment and clothing. The scuba diving gear is part of the essentials. But […]
The construction started in October 2020 with a pile of aluminum plates. The team at Boréal made good progress. Soon, the hull structure was ready to be turned. Then Covid broke out and slowed down the process. The launch is now scheduled for January 2022.