DAVID COLLSAILOR · ARCACHON BAY
A sailing yacht’s foredeck, facing sunlight on the Atlantic

DAVID COLL · PROFESSIONAL SAILOR

Eyes on the horizon.
A crew at heart.

David COLL is a professional sailor based in La Teste-de-Buch, on Arcachon Bay. His experience spans over 3,000 nautical miles and more than 22 types of boat. His 210 officially recorded sea days represent only part of his sailing experience. He welcomes enquiries about crew roles and sailing assignments.

44°37′ N   01°09′ W · MY HOME PORTMORE FROM ON BOARD ↓
210

sea days validated in the logbook

3k+

nautical miles

22+

types of boat sailed

Miles. People. Shared experience.
Explore the experience ↗

The 210 validated days are sailing days recorded through associations or professional contracts. They represent only part of a much broader sailing background.

01 / SAIL TOGETHER

A shared course.
Different ways to sail.

Looking for a committed crew member, or imagining your next sail? Let’s get acquainted.

David COLL at the helm of a sailing yacht, wearing a red jacket
DAVID COLL / IN MY ELEMENT

02 / THE SAILOR BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE

Feet on deck.
A clear head.

Before sailing, there were 15 years in software development and 11 years of outdoor sports instruction. Two ways to learn: solving problems and helping others progress.

Today, I bring those habits aboard. Prepare, observe, anticipate. Play my part in a crew and keep the pleasure of sailing together.

CMP obtainedBACPN · Vannes, 2023STCW trainingFFVoile level 5

Next steps: admitted to Captain 200 sailing training, preparing before it begins; Yachtmaster Offshore in preparation.

Explore my CV and skills ↗

03 / SAILING LOGS

The sea has its stories.
Above all, it is lived.

All sailing stories ↗
Sailing yacht in the evening lightYACHT DELIVERY

ATLANTIC → MEDITERRANEAN

From Vigo to Málaga

790 miles, 21 days: everyday life at sea.

Crew sailing under the mainsailOFFSHORE

HEADING FOR THE BAY

From Málaga to Arcachon

A return by sea, one leg at a time.

David in foul-weather gear during a solo sailSOLO

ALONE ON BOARD

Solo on a First Class 8

Decide, manoeuvre and learn about yourself.

THE NEXT DEPARTURE STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION

And you,
what is your course?

Tell me about your project ↗

An assignment, a crew, a wish to sail.