First 27.7 : Flashe
- Length
- 8.8 m
- Toilets
- 1
Photos
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
8.8m · 2002 · Sail boat
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Spinnaker
- Lazy bag
- Dinghy
- Chart plotter
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What KateBot thinks
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24 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Solid entry-level choice. The First 27.7 is a proven, user-friendly weekender that suits couples or small families new to bareboat sailing. At 8.8 metres, she's manageable for confident amateur crews without requiring serious offshore experience.
Well-equipped for the money. You're getting a spinnaker, lazy bag, chart plotter, and tender included, genuinely useful kit that saves money on add-ons. The lazy bag alone makes sail handling far less sweaty for a crew of this size.
Strong value proposition. At €1,417 per week with only a €3,000 deposit, this sits comfortably in the accessible range for European and transatlantic visitors. Loc Voile Armor operates from Brittany, which has good air connections via Nantes or Rennes if you're connecting from the UK or US.
Space reality check. Two cabins sleeping six means close quarters, fine for friends or family who know each other, but the smaller cabin will feel snug. If personal space matters to your group, you might want to look at a slightly larger boat, though it'll cost noticeably more.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in North Brittany: Port d'Armor, Dahouët and the Channel Islands
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from North Brittany: Port d'Armor, Dahouët and the Channel Islands during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from North Brittany: Port d'Armor, Dahouët and the Channel Islands, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Armor29%
- Saint-Père25%
- Lézardrieux25%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Port d'Armor
Based at Port d'Armor , France . Flashe is operated by Loc Voile Armor.
Good to know
- Location
- Port d'Armor · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to France
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes
France · French Riviera and Corsica
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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