Welcome to Mer&Bateaux, your website and portal dedicated to sailing and coastal discovery. Meretbateaux.com is now one of the leading websites about boating and the coastline in France.
“At Mers et Bateaux, we believe that sailing should remain a simple pleasure, open to all. We support you in sailing with peace of mind, discovering preserved spots, and sharing this passion with a caring community, by offering a magazine, a sharing forum, and an online shop related to the sea and boats.”
Our mission is to make boating popular by making it accessible to everyone, with a spirit of simplicity and sharing. Whether you are an experienced boater or discovering sailing or motorboating for the first time, our mission is to help you explore our coastline on boats that are both technically and financially accessible, while respecting our precious environment.
Mers&Bateaux is a website offered by Ronan YHUEL EI/Niverel. Niverel is a web publishing company based in Quimper. The site features a nautical magazine, boat classifieds, boat fact sheets, guides and features for boaters, as well as an online shop and a boating forum.
Our Vision
At Mer&Bateaux, we believe that sailing is an invitation to adventure and discovery of our coasts, our islands, and a look toward the horizon. Our vision is to make boating accessible to all lovers of the coastline by introducing you to simple and affordable solutions. We want to encourage everyone to board a sailboat or motorboat and explore the coasts and islands around us, appreciating the beauty of our marine environment.
Boats Accessible to All
We are convinced that boating should not be reserved for an elite. That’s why, at Mer&Bateaux, we promote boats suitable for boaters of all levels, regardless of their experience or budget.
Find a guide:
- For boat insurance
- For boat rental
- To prepare your navigation
Respect for the Environment
Sailing in harmony with nature is at the heart of our concerns at Mer&Bateaux. We are committed to respecting the marine and coastal environment. Our advice and best practices will help you preserve the richness of our fragile ecosystem. By sailing responsibly, we can all contribute to protecting our coastline for future generations.
Democratizing Boating
Our ambition is to democratize boating and share our passion with as many people as possible. Sailing should not be reserved for an elite but should be accessible to everyone who aspires to venture beyond the horizon. We are determined to break down the barriers that can sometimes discourage beginners and open up maritime routes to new enthusiastic boaters.
You will find, for example:
- A directory of associations
- A directory of professionals
- The calendar of amateur regattas
- The presentation of the best sailboats
Share Your Experiences
At Mer&Bateaux, we believe that maritime experiences take on an even more special dimension when shared. Our platform is designed to encourage the exchange of stories, advice, and tips among members of our community. Join our family of sailing enthusiasts and discover inspiring stories that will encourage you to set sail and explore new horizons.
The Mer&Bateaux website is a site for nautical news and culture. The mission of Mer&Bateaux is to democratize sailing and make it as popular as possible.
Our values are respect for the oceans and the coastline, sharing the passion for the sea, and the simplicity of navigation.
To fulfill this mission, the authors and publisher strive to present sailing in a discovery and learning mode. Ronan YHUEL, who defines himself as a “Sunday sailor,” works as a trainer and web publisher and practices sailing like 90% of boaters—on weekends and holidays. He does not claim to be an expert or professional but is passionate about the sea and the history of boating.
We sincerely hope that you will find, in these pages, everything you need to fuel your passion for the sea and inspire you to take the plunge… so to speak 😉
Find all information about Niverel here.