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Crew Profile
Captain: Alain SEMIDEI
Born in Corsica, Alain SEMIDEI is found of his so-called “Beauty Island”. He always sailed its coasts
After having completed studies in Electronics with a specialization in Electro-Acoustics, Alain has founded his own company for which he has been working for 12 years.
During all this time he has dedicated his expertise in fitting out entertainment halls.
Nevertheless he always kept an eye on the sea. Found of sailing since he was a child he had his own sailing boat exploring and knowing by heart all the coasts of CORSICA where his is born but not only! In 1987-1988 he completed a half circumnavigation and decided from that point that the sea will be his new professional playground.
Alain has been chartering as Captain since 1989, thus 22 years. He has worked onboard many yachts as famous ones: Hygie ketch 24m, Agneta voilier de tradition de 24m, et Bartabas 34m goelet for 5 years.
He works onboard Moby Dick, Galathea 65 since her lauching in 2009.
He knows perfectly the whole Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Indian Ocean but particularly his "Beauty Island" that he really enjoying showing to his guests.
Cook-Stewardess: Clotilde VERDIER
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Fluent in English and Spanish – basic Portuguese
Clotilde has worked as Charter Stewardess and Chef Stewardess aboard Absolute Yacht and Eden Yacht in Corsica.
She has worked also as Cook-Stewardess aboard Liberté, Lagoon 500 in the Balearics, Anini, Sunreef 70, Corcovado and Dufour Prestige 42 in Corsica and Bleu Evasion, Grenadine, Nautitech 475 in South of France
She had vegetarian cooking experience for sportive people.
She enjoys her time in the kitchen cooking with freshest and local ingredients and is able to customize a menu for any occasion or dietary preference.
She also enjoys being a part of the team.
In addition of sailing and cooking she likes horse riding, wind surf, yoga f and singing.
Deck-Hand: Estelle MARTIN
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French/American
Fluent in English, Basic German and Spanish
Estelle has worked these 4 last years aboard sailing yachts in the French Riviera, Corsica and Sardinia.
She is dynamic, smiling and making a special effort to get everything perfect.
She has worked also in Australia and has explored more than 40 countries.
She is really happy joining Moby Dick team and welcoming new guests this Summer season.
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Testimonials
Charter on July 13-20, 2019 / Cala di Vole - Olbia / Norvegian group of 8
We just finished a fantastic trip with MOBY DICK in Sardinia and Corsica!
7 lovely days with good friends, lovely scenery, great food and wine.
Thanks to the captain Alain for a safe travel, to Mathilde and Silvia for great help during the journey. Lucky us for being able to speak Norvegian with Silvia!
The last sail, Friday night, just outside La Tavolara, we saw 3 dolphins playing in the sunset.
Do we need to say more!
Warm regards to you all from
S family, fom Oslo, Norway
7 lovely days with good friends, lovely scenery, great food and wine.
Thanks to the captain Alain for a safe travel, to Mathilde and Silvia for great help during the journey. Lucky us for being able to speak Norvegian with Silvia!
The last sail, Friday night, just outside La Tavolara, we saw 3 dolphins playing in the sunset.
Do we need to say more!
Warm regards to you all from
S family, fom Oslo, Norway
Charter on June 29 - July 6, 2019 / Family of 7 from Germany
The B family from Hambourg & Munich
GRAZZIE MILLE - MERCI !
à Alain, Anna, Chloé et Mathilde
So inspired by your cooking !
GRAZZIE MILLE - MERCI !
à Alain, Anna, Chloé et Mathilde
So inspired by your cooking !
Charter on June 16-23, 2019 / Olbia - Olbia / International Family of 10
"Comme Vous Voulez !"
Ça, c'est ce que nous avons entendu chaque jour, toujours, n'importe où !
Merci beaucoup à tous pour ce voyage, ces vacances inoubliables. Le Moby Dick, c'est magnifique. Capitaine Alain connaît beaucoup d'endroits magnifiques. Incroyable !
Ça, c'est ce que nous avons entendu chaque jour, toujours, n'importe où !
Merci beaucoup à tous pour ce voyage, ces vacances inoubliables. Le Moby Dick, c'est magnifique. Capitaine Alain connaît beaucoup d'endroits magnifiques. Incroyable !
From our 3 generation family from Canada, Mexico and Hungary, a very special thank you to Captain Alain ans the totally marvellous crew of Anna, Chloe, Mathilde. Whatever we wanted, you responded-active ports, quiet bays, peaceful sunrises and beautiful beach dinners. You made the boat feel like our home for a week.
Merci encore. A la prochaine !
B. Family
Merci encore. A la prochaine !
B. Family
Charter on July 21-28, 2018 / Bonifacio - Olbia / Party of 9 Canadians and Italians
Capt Alain, Estelle & Laetitia,
Merci beaucoup pour une expérience incroyable!!! I'll never forget it. Thank you for showing us all the amazing spots in Corsica & Sardinia and all the work you did to make the trip so amazing!
Merci encore!
M.
Merci beaucoup pour une expérience incroyable!!! I'll never forget it. Thank you for showing us all the amazing spots in Corsica & Sardinia and all the work you did to make the trip so amazing!
Merci encore!
M.
On behalf of both families we would like to thank you for making our first sailing trip an amazing and memorable one. We visited the greatest beaches and dinned on your wonderful cooking!
We hope to be back soon and wish you all the best to your future travels.
We hope to be back soon and wish you all the best to your future travels.
Thank you for teaching us how to kayak!
We loved every bit of it!!
We loved every bit of it!!
xoxo, R, H, H, K, J, N, Y & K
Charter on July 31 - August 6, 2018 / Bastia - Bonifacio / French family of 8
Santa Manza, dernier arrêt d'un merveilleux séjour!
Une semaine de pur bonheur, tout a été oublié, ne laissant que le soleil dans nos coeurs.
Magnifique! Sublime! Ces 7 jours ne s'oublieront pas!
Une semaine de pur bonheur, tout a été oublié, ne laissant que le soleil dans nos coeurs.
Magnifique! Sublime! Ces 7 jours ne s'oublieront pas!
Merci Alain!
L; G, J, F
Charter on September 17-24, 2017 / Bonifacio - Calvi / Australian party of 10
We come from North Western Australian, the most isolated city in the world, to Corsica –about which we knew a bit but not a lot.
We have been spoilt with wonderful food from Laetitia, outstanding navigation (including through storms) from Alain and wonderful all crewed service (especially of wine ) and particularly Deborah.
A fabulous week of swimming, visiting and reading
Wherever we reflect on Napoleon, Nelson and “La tête de Maure” we will think of you all fondly.
C, T - with thanks !
J + T - Wonderfultrip
T + V – a fantastic week, merci to all
P + V – an exceptional experience !
J + G – Bravo Laetitia !
Charter on August 19 - 28, 2017 / Bonifacio - Porto cervo / Brazilian family of 10
Thank you all so much for an unforgettable experience! You all are an uncredible crew who made our time on the boat so special.
Don't make us leave!!
E, A & G
Nos remerciements... au capitaine Alain!
Capitaine,
Ce soir c'est votre soir de notre part.
Ca signifie que nous allons faire un diner pour vous et pour votre équipage.
Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine avec vous et nous voudrions vous remercier pour le séjour à bord en vous invitant à vous habiller en tenues civiles parce que ce soir sera "LA NUIT DU CAPITAINE".
Merci beaucoup pour tout !!!
Des amis... A&F, L&W, R&M, E&S, M&N
Charter September 4 - 11, 2016 / Bonifacio - Bonifacio / American family of 7
To all the wonderfull crew. What can I say? It was a week called with the best sun, water, sun resets, sunsets, the best food ever and the company of a professional, + skilled crew who we have come to love + cherish.
Thank you for the best time ever. MF
Fantastic, merci pour tout ! P.
Un grand merci à Alain et à son équipage qui, à force de plats délicieux, de parties de jeux inoubliables et de baignades inattendues ont su transformer ce voyage en rêve que nous avons hâte de revivre. Y.
Thank you all so mcuh for an unforgettable experience! You all are an uncredible crew who made our time on the boat so special. Don't make is leave!! E, A, G, C
Charter June 17 - 24, 2016 / Peruvian Family of 10 / Olbia - Olbia
The vessel dreams are made of .... a French Cook, a French Sailor and a Corsican Captain...
I could have not scripted a finer trip;
THANKS FOR ALL !
MAGNIFIQUE ! The best over! J.M.
GRACIAS, GRACIAS, GRACIAS !
Merci à tous pour un merveilleux voyage!
Nous étions très confortables et très bien accueillis.
A bientôt mes amis du Moby Dick
A; R & children
Charter August 23-30, 2015 / Italian family of 10 / Bonifacio - Olbia
Thank you so much it was amazing ! L.
I didn't like it I loved it. It was too good to be true. Thanks! T.
Dreams do come true. Thanks a million for this unforgettable week. W.
Grazzie mille, memorabile ! L.
Merci beaucoup!!! c'était super! L.
Merci pour cette semaine incroyabel. C'était super! S.
The best yacht of the world el Moby Dick ! D; P; C.
Thank you very much ! J.
Charter July 3-10, 2015 / Napoli - Napoli / US family of 6
Alain, Emmanuelle and Laetitia, MERCI BEAUCOUP !! We had a wonderfull week with you - Thank for making our first trip to the Amalfi Coast (and our first private cruise!) a vacation to remember. Emmanuelle - the food ! Marc had to move his belt out two notches! Thank you for a fantastic trip.
S & M.
S & M.
Alain, Emmanuelle and Laetitia, Thank you so much for such amazing week of sailing the Amalfi Coast. We appreciate all of your assistance and the most delicious food! It has been an experience we will never forget.
Merci beaucoup ! S & K
Alain, Emmnauelle and Laetitia, Thank you for a fabulous trip cruising the Amalfi Coast. What a great experience and we appreciate your help in making it special.
C & B.
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Charter June 20-30, 2015 / Nice - Bonifacio / Family of 10
If hapiness is not in the field, it is on water, at anchor in a Corsican bay, with friends and with a professional, smiling and dedicated crew. Thanks to the sailor and his 2 naiads, to the "Lion de Rocapina" and to our sailing whale.
A - M - O - C - P - S & L
First I would like to tell you MERCI for the warm welcome we had. Then tell you that this cruise was hapiness only. We have discovered such amazing palces thanks to Alain, laetitia and Emmanuelle, great cook. Thanks a lot !
A - T - A & N
Thanks to Alain, Emmanuelle and Laetitia. Very professional, motivated and devoted. Very nice too.
Restfull holidays, delicious feeding meals, lot of fantastic, paradisiac sceneries. Beautifull memories thanks to you. Once again Thanks and see you next year in Sicily !
S - B - S - E
Thanks to all of you for this very nice welcome. Fair winds and see you very soon!
R.
We have 2 lives... the second one starts when we realize we have only one.
These 10 days with you made my life more beautifull.
N.
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Charter August 17 - 22, 2014 / South of Corsica / Family of 8
Dear Josh,
Dear Josh,
We had a really fantastic time! Boat was perfect - big fan of Cats now! Crew were really top - v experienced capt, great number 2 and great cook. We prob should have done a different itinerary, but that was my fault. We'd like to repeat in 2014!
John
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Charter July 20-27, 2014 / Amalfitan Coast / 10 guests
Hello Ladies,
We want you to know MOBY DICK was stunning !!! We just loved her and we will be back onboard for sure very soon.
L spent great time with the captain. All was fantastic (except the weather... even in Corsica!).
Thanks again ! C C
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Charter August 9 -16, 2014 / Porto Vecchio - Bonifaccio - Family of 10
A big thanks to Alain and his fabulous team. Thanks to Priscillia for her delicious meals. Thanks to Letizia for her outstanding service. How wonderfull week we spent onboard !!!
Sincerely G. A.
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Charter July 20-27, 2014 / Amalfitan Coast / 10 guests
Hello Ladies,
We want you to know MOBY DICK was stunning !!! We just loved her and we will be back onboard for sure very soon.
L spent great time with the captain. All was fantastic (except the weather... even in Corsica!).
Thanks again ! C C
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Charter August 9 -16, 2014 / Porto Vecchio - Bonifaccio - Family of 10
A big thanks to Alain and his fabulous team. Thanks to Priscillia for her delicious meals. Thanks to Letizia for her outstanding service. How wonderfull week we spent onboard !!!
Sincerely G. A.
