Sailing Fabule
It is time to get the boat out for sailing. On Thursday February 10th, we leave the marina of Tréguier for the test sail. We secured all our belongings inside the boat. The weather forecast is not too great: it is cold and raining. Everyone gears up accordingly. We sailed out of the Jaudy river […]
Our first night on the boat happened on a Saturday evening, after spending a recreational day with friends on Mont Saint-Michel. We drove back to our home which is now located on the water. Since receiving the keys from the boat yard, we spent most of the time carrying all our belongings and equipment from […]
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 […]
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 […]