Bretagne - Charentes - Sud-Ouest

Embark with Olivier - Skipper Brittany

Bretagne

English and French

Capitaine Marine Marchande

Check out Olivier through a detailed interview

The skipper

Embark with Olivier - Destination Brittany for a sailing cruise

What is your motto ?

When I sail a sailboat, I appreciate being able to return to the essentials of life, to simple but sure values, stripped of the cumbersome and useless tricks that our time loves.

How did you come to do this job?

I first followed the course of the Captains of 1st class of Maritime Navigation at the National School of Merchant Marine in Le Havre.Sailing, practiced for the first time at 15 years old in a dinghy on the Lot, 150 km from the sea, I have experienced many different aspects in 40 years of maritime practice. From the family Edel 2 based in Arcachon to ocean transport, including maxi-yacht skiing or maritime expeditions to the Arctic or Antarctic.

What people say about you?

How passionate and exciting I am!

To know about you, apart from your job?

I am also a maritime and judicial expert.

Life on a journey

Your best memory ?

I like unusual stopovers, remote places, and deserted anchorages.

For you, what is a successful sea trip?

When passengers have happiness in their eyes!

Your style of practice?

Calm and safe!