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Embark with Alain - Skipper The West Indies


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English, French and Spanish

Capitaine 200 Voile
Check out Alain through a detailed interview

The skipper

Set sail for the West Indies with Alain, your professional skipper, in his superb luxury catamaran form Martinique to the Grenadines: Saint Lucie, Bequia, Canouan and the Tobago Cays. For further info on Martinique [[click here|https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martinique]]. For 30 years, Alain has been sailing the warm waters of the Martinique far from urban civilization and the chaos of the city. After working in France for several years, he decided to return home and bought his first sailboat then a second, then a third and finally created his own business. He knows the West Indies, Caribbean culture and local traditions like the back of his hand and will be delighted to share his knowledge. He loves the sea, he loves his catamaran and he loves meeting new people and travelling wherever winds may blow and wherever people may feel like going. Alain will take you places and get your there safe and sound.

What is your motto ?

Far from civilization and the city din, life is at its most beautiful. In other words, Life is better on the ocean

How did you come to do this job?

I started sailing when young. I started windsurfing then learnt to sail on small catamarans. Then I became an instructor in the West Indies before heading back to France where I was a sports teacher for 7 years. I still went windsurfing at the weekend on the Ile de Ré. But I missed Martinique, so I went home and started working in the building trade. After a few years, I began buying up yachts, set up my own business and became a professional skipper.

What people say about you?

That I'm good fun but serious about what I do.

Life on a journey

Your best memory ?

I think it was my first experience as a skipper. I was sailing with American clients who were simple folk and happy with everything. We sailed between Saint Lucie and the Grenadines – a memorable trip that will always be dear to my heart!

For you, what is a successful sea trip?

Experiencing the simple pleasures of cruising. Sharing moments together and discovering amazing places. I like making people happy.

Your style of practice?

J'aime que les clients se sentent libres, s'ils veulent participer aux manoeuvres, ils le peuvent mais il n'y a aucune obligation ! Lorsque les clients arrivent à  bord, je prends une carte et leur demande où ils souhaitent aller. Puis ensemble, et en fonction de la météo et du temps qui nous est imparti, nous définissons notre itinéraire de croisière. Pour les repas, le client cuisine lui-même ses menus. De temps en temps, je leur cuisine des steaks de thon ou des recettes traditionnelles à  base de fruits de mer.