The crew of Aqua d’Aïa welcomes you aboard the Méfi sailboat for a warm and authentic experience. As a family of maritime professionals, we organize your Mediterranean cruise departing from Nice, heading to Monaco, Saint-Tropez, and the Levant Islands. Our mission is to make your trip unforgettable through recreational sailing combined with sustainable practices. Discover a close-knit team dedicated to ensuring the success of your getaway at sea.
The Aqua d’Aïa team
Stéphane: the passionate and experienced captain
The least we can say is that the sea is an integral part of Stéphane’s life. And this from an early age, as he comes from a family of sailors. Logically enough, he did his apprenticeship in the French Navy in Brest.
He arrived in the Beaulieu-sur-Mer region 25 years ago, and discovered the pleasures of sailing thanks to his first 21-foot sailboat.
His knowledge of yachting has not only provided him with superb personal experience, but also professional experience, as he has practiced a number of sailing professions, such as tugboat skipper, boatman and shipchandler manager.
Stéphane holds a Capitaine 200 voile certificate, making him a true boat captain. He convoys numerous boats and passengers to port in various seas and oceans, including the English Channel, the North Sea, the Atlantic and, of course, the Mediterranean.
Stéphane is a true sailing boat enthusiast. He sails, repairs and maintains his boats with the utmost care. Ask him any questions you may have during your cruise around Nice, and he’ll be delighted to answer them and share his passion with you.
Virginia: the sailor/cook attached to his region
Virginie, for her part, is a child of the region. She is Stéphane’s wife, and thanks to him, sailing has become a passion that she lives to the full every day. She also manages theRêve d’O association, which promotes the maritime culture and heritage of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Her Sailor of the Deck certificate makes her a true sailor, but it’s not the only string to her bow.
She manages Aqua d’Aïa’s reservations, accommodations and supplies on board, and she’s also the boat’s cook! She’ll prepare delicious meals for you during your cruise, using only the finest ingredients.
Her aim is to pamper you and make your cruise a pleasant one.
Ewen: Aqua d’Aïa’s technician sailor
Following in his father Stéphane’s footsteps, Ewen is also an avid sailor.
His diplomas – bac pro maintenance nautique and brevet de Matelot de Pont– and his professional experience as a port agent, sailor and salesman in a Schipchandler make him a true skipper you can count on.
Ewen is first and foremost the team’s technician: an enthusiast of fittings and other nautical equipment, he takes great care of the boats that make up the Aqua d’Aïa fleet. He is also responsible for boat maintenance and upkeep.
Aqua d’Aïa: Your eco-friendly cruises on the French Riviera
Because the beauty of the French Riviera is as fragile as it is precious, the team at Aqua d’Aïa has committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible tourism. Aboard the Méfi sailboat, your cruise becomes an enchanting escape where the joy of sailing goes hand in hand with protecting our environment
Partner of Coral Guardian: We are actively involved in raising awareness, conserving, and restoring marine ecosystems.
Everyday eco-friendly practices: Reducing waste on board, using eco-labeled cleaning products, and sailing whenever weather conditions permit to minimize our environmental footprint.
Education and Sharing: We take advantage of every stop to share essential eco-friendly practices with you, so you can learn to respect and protect our precious Mediterranean Sea.
Our boat rental company in Beaulieu-sur-Mer is committed to this approach every day, ensuring you a unique experience that is completely transparent and fully aligned with your environmental values. Our goal? To reduce minimize the environmental footprint of our sailboats, whether at sea, at the dock, or while refueling.
The town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a highly protected area, as evidenced by its marina, which has been awarded the “Port Propre” label . It’s home to a wealth of biodiversity and ecosystems that it’s vital to preserve.
Aqua d’Aïa has been chosen to take part in the First Mile project, which aims to reduce the climate impact of tourism companies by promoting good practices such as waste management, reduced use of plastics and lower consumption of sea water.
Aqua d’aïa has also been awarded the “Initiative Remarquable” label, which identifies companies with a positive impact on the environment.
Finally, to help occupants adopt the right gestures, our crew will train them during the trip to participate in more eco-responsible tourism. Every gesture counts in preserving our environment.
