For his Guiclemanac'h project, Laurent drew sketches. But it was the discovery of the Boat and Koad site on the Net that enabled him to take the plunge and have his very atypical boat designed. The aim of this naval creation workshop is to promote the self-construction of wooden composite boats.
Its presenter, Yann Quenet, is indeed a master in the design and construction of yachts as eccentric as a giant Optimist, or his Scrowl, a scow with a third rigging... Who for the record ventured out into the Atlantic before being turned back by a treacherous wave 400 miles from Madeira..
Drawing everything that does not exist on the market
It would take more to discourage its designer, who is interested in all the craziest projects. On his site, the tone is set: " far from the current trend towards uniform series and a plethora of equipment, the emphasis is rather on simple construction and operating methods, as well as a clean and functional design. If, like me, you're tired of boats designed and built by others for others and have an original idea for self-building, contact me, we can exchange ideas and experiences, and design your future boat."
Guiclemanac'h a sailboat adapted to the handicap
This is precisely what Yann did for Laurent and his Guiclemanac'h. Size limitation to tighten the budget (less than 35,000 euros all inclusive) and especially this voluminous and glazed deckhouse from where everything happens: helm, manoeuvring and resting
The specifications also called for an integral dinghy to run aground flat and offer ease of transport on a trailer. Here is in a few lines the description of Guiclemanac'h.
A very atypical specification, but one that Yann Quenet answered perfectly. Today the boat is making her first tacks in the Arcachon basin before heading for Southern Brittany for double or single-handed coastal sailing.
