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Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

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Quebec

I am a seasoned sailor with over 35 years of experience and multiple instructors certifications. For the past 20 years, I have have been a proud co-owner of the sailing school « Formation Nautique Quebec » where I have shared my passion for sailing with students of all levels. My extensive experience and dedication to teaching have helped countless individuals master the art of sailing.

6,876

NM

Total Distance

352

Days

Time at Sea

QUALIFICATIONS
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Advanced Cruising Instructor

Sail Canada
Parcs Canada qualification image

Pilot Operator

Parcs Canada
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International Bareboat Skipper Sail

International Yacht Training
Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

31 October 2024 at 06:32

Huahine to Raietea

Swell SW 1-2 meters Wind East 0 to 15 knots Motoring half of the passage

4

Huahine to Raietea

25.4

NM

4h 52m

Te Tiare Resort to Moanataa, French Polynesia

Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

28 October 2024 at 08:39

Taaha/Raietea to Huahine

Wave 2-3 meters Wind East 15-18 most of passage increased to 25 knots near Huahine Sailed closed haul Log is missing first 1.5 hour (7-8 nautical miles), forgot to start recording 🤪

3

Taaha/Raietea to Huahine

26.3

NM

5h 24m

South Pacific Ocean to Fare, French Polynesia

Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

24 October 2024 at 06:49

Bora Bora to Taaha

Houle 2-3 metres Vent 10-25 noeuds nord-est Nuageux deuxième partie du voyage avec orage qui a duré 1h en arrivant a Taaha

Bora Bora to Taaha

40.9

NM

9h 19m

Vaitape to Murifenua, French Polynesia

Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

21 October 2024 at 10:18

Tour de Bora Bora

D’un mouillage a l’autre…. Vents d’Est 10-15 noeuds. Segment a moteur a travers les bouées au Nord de l’ile

9

Tour de Bora Bora

9.8

NM

2h 33m

Toopua to Baie Aporapu, French Polynesia

Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

20 October 2024 at 07:48

Raietea to Bora Bora

Swell between 1 and 2 meters Winds 5 to 20 knots East

4

Raietea to Bora Bora

27.7

NM

6h 33m

Récif Toatautu to Toopua, French Polynesia

Stephane Fortier

Stephane Fortier - Belle endroit pour naviguer

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Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

6 October 2024 at 10:06

Advanced cruising standard 4/4 - Motor maneuvering practices

Construction of the boat deviation table. Practice the Bahamien anchoring technique. Practice docking and maneuvering in confined spaces.

4

Advanced cruising standard 4/4 - Motor maneuvering practices

11

NM

6h 9m

Hospice Saint-Joseph de la Delivrance (historical), Canada

Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

5 October 2024 at 19:57

Advanced cruising standard 3/4 - COB night practices

Night navigation to practice Sail Canada triangle technique

1

Advanced cruising standard 3/4 - COB night practices

5.5

NM

1h 57m

Spencer Wood to Hospice Saint-Joseph de la Delivrance (historical), Canada

Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

5 October 2024 at 13:42

Advanced cruising standard training 2/4 - COB practices

Practice Quick stop, Figure 8 and Sail Canada triangle techniques

2

Advanced cruising standard training 2/4  - COB practices

9.4

NM

3h 22m

Spencer Wood, Canada

Michel Boivin
Melanie Riendeau

Michel Boivin & Melanie Riendeau

4 October 2024 at 22:13

Advanced cruising standard training 1/4 - Night navigation

Winds 20 knots guts 28 north of Orleans Islander Night navigation

3

Advanced cruising standard training 1/4 - Night navigation

55.2

NM

12h 17m

Hospice Saint-Joseph de la Delivrance (historical) to Spencer Wood, Canada

Michel Boivin

Michel Boivin

22 September 2024 at 09:47

Basic cruising standard training day 4/4

Winds 10-25 knots Tide 4m high at 1000, current 0-4 knots

Basic cruising standard training day 4/4

17.7

NM

4h 59m

Notre Dame de la Garde to Hospice Saint-Joseph de la Delivrance (historical), Canada