GRYNING and her crew
A commitment for true and long distances Sailing
Sailing is Voyage, Adventure, Freedom. It is also an Art of Living, in a world of Balanced forces, Harmony and Nature. Our philosophy is that a boat is a tool, and not a goal in itself. This is why we always invite our guests to co-create our trips.
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The itineraries are custom-designed to satisfy the goals of the crew.
What can we offer you? A long run over the prisitne ocean ? Do you need to reach the big wall that has never been climbed ? Swim with whales, sneak into little coves by kayak, or dinghy ? Or simply enjoy the feeling of being part of a wonderful world? We help you to imagine and create our trips together, and then realize them on board of our boat.
Speaking of the boat, our yacht is a Baltic 55. She was strongly built in Finland. She is very seaworthy and can sail quite fast. Yet she also has style and comfort: three heads; quality beds and linens; brilliant brightwork; ambient lighting; high quality cookware; and many other amenities make her delightful.
Together we will take her towards exciting destinations, from the breathtakingly beautiful and ruggedly remote coastline of East Greenland to the Atlantic islands, from Cabo Verde to the Shetlands.
At all times, we will take exceptional care of the boat, because we need her to take care of us. Sailing on a well tuned boat is always satisfying.
We do not especially like marinas and harbours, even if we do appreciate regular contacts with civilisation. A few days in a lonely swinging mooring is always an exciting experience.
We love sailing long distances, the boat likes it too. This gives us peace and harmony and the sense of being part of the natural world.
WHO ARE WE?
Stephane GIUDICELLI, Skipper & Owner
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After almost thirty years in the Navy he decided to acquire a sailboat for remote expeditions support, and pursue his explorations of world and cultures under his own command.
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In October 2015 Stephane bought the Yacht GRYNING, and completed various offshore trips in Greenland and Iceland as well as in the Mediterranean sea and Atlantic/Channel/North Sea.
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Stephane has traveled over 100,000nm in some of the most inhospitable and demanding waters around the globe.
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Skills summary :
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Ocean going and foreign port experience worldwide
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100,000 nautical miles logged
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Master class 3 in Engineering, Diploma in Vessel Operations and Nuclear Energy
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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore 2016
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French Navy commanding officer at sea
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Strong leadership and team development
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Highly effective communication skills
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Fastidious attention to detail and safety
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Passionate about sailing and diving
Sailing Experience :
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Started sailing at the age of nine
Sailed professionally since 1993
Over 100,000nm logged internationally
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Officer of The watch unrestricted and Commanding Officer,
French Navy
STCW 95 certified
Ship captains medical and Safety at sea trained
GMDSS certified for ocean going (UK, 2016)
RYA Yacht master Offshore (UK, 2016)
Other Skills :
Free Diver and Spear Hunter
Alpinism, Speleological explorations
Exploring Ski, Kayaking, Bow Hunting
Stephane Personal Profile :
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Stephane is a highly self- motivated and energetic individual with two main passions – people and sailing. He is an effective communicator, with the ability to operate as both a leader and team member.
In terms of both career and sailing, he has never been shy of challenges or adventure.
After leaving school, Stephane joined the French Naval Academy and by the age of 26 completed the elitist Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course, and no limits Underwater Operations.
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Charlotte CUMBERBIRCH, first mate
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Charlotte was born in the UK, but grew up in Málaga. She is perfectly fluent in both English and Spanish languages.
She is an accomplished sailor, with a passion and a true commitment for the sake of the oceans and marine wildlife.
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Skills summary :
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3 stars maritime chef
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Worldwide sailor and explorer
Sailing Experience :
20+ years of professional sailing on sailboats​
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Charlotte Personal Profile :
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She started out sailing on a friend's boat in her early 20s, and decided to make this her full time lifestyle in her late 30s, initially cooking onboard various boats/ships and then completing all RYA courses from Comp crew through to YM offshore to spend more time on deck.
She currently splits her time between various sea based roles as Mate (and still occasionally as cook on vessels in the 50m range), and has sailed in remote places such as Patagonia, Amazon basin, Greenland, Svalbard as well as Atlantic crossings (in both directions).
She loves long offshore passages, and being out of sight of land and traffic is definitely her favourite place to be!
Her sailing sea miles currently exceed 50.000nm and as cook possibly another 50.000nm.
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Her constant good mood and optimism is of great help when the seas and the winds are doing their best to make our life miserable !!
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