Europe

Embark with Thierry - Skipper France


France

English and French

Capitaine 200 Voile
Check out Thierry through a detailed interview

The skipper

Embark with Thierry, heading towards the Isle of Alderney!

What is your motto ?

One hand on the boat, the other for oneself, in order to sail safely

How did you come to do this job?

I sailed with my father from a very young age. Then I met Michel Malinovsky and I became his teammate. The sea has always attracted me, so much so that I want to sail all the world. After a racing experience, I decided to settle in the Caribbean to become a skipper where I spent many years navigating between the islands. After returning to city life and working in the industrial sector as an electrician, I returned to my first love by providing island cruises, this time being the Channel Islands!

What people say about you?

That I'm pretty cool, but always mindful of on-board safety.

Life on a journey

Your best memory ?

Sailing in the middle of the dolphins having fun with the stem of the boat, with delighted and captivated passengers. These are true moments of happiness where time stands still.

Your style of practice?

When navigating, I try to involve all the participants. I easily entrust the helm, even to those who do not believe themselves capable and who do not manifest themselves for fear of not being up to the task or mastering it. Nevertheless, I never force anyone. My goal is to give everyone confidence, so that the cruise is pleasure for everybody. I try to be attentive to everything, while remaining in charge on board.