Emile is our energetic and passionate Captain with a love for adventure, both on and off the water. Starting his sailing journey at a young age in small dinghies, his passion for the sea grew along with the size of the boats he sailed. After a career in the merchant fleet, Emile took on the role of Captain aboard a 90ft classic sailing yacht in 2017, eventually joining DOUCE FRANCE in 2020. His experience is vast, having logged around 35,000 nautical miles on sailing yachts ranging from 30 to 138 feet, across regions including the North Sea, Gulf of Biscay, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, South Caribbean islands, French Polynesia, and Seychelles. Emile has also raced as a helmsman in the F16 catamaran class from 2010 to 2021 and spent six years prior to that as a Catamaran Sailing Instructor. Energetic by nature, Emile never sits still for long and even in down time he will be sailing, windsurfing, skiing, hiking, or playing the drums. He’s a natural team player, known for being honest, discreet, and always in a good mood. Always on the move, making sure everything runs smoothly while keeping the atmosphere light and fun.
