TOSTAKY (Pogo 44)
La Rochelle
Weekly prices€4,400 · 29 Aug – 17 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for serious sailors. This 2024 Pogo 44 is purpose-built for couples or small groups who actually want to sail, not just float around. The Pogo brand is known for performance and efficiency, so you'll genuinely enjoy the boat-handling experience rather than wrestling with heavy displacement.
Smart modern touches. Solar panels mean reduced fuel dependency, the autopilot takes strain on longer passages, and that sprayhood keeps the cockpit habitable in Atlantic or North Sea conditions, practical kit for a boat that's clearly set up for real cruising, not just fair-weather pottering.
Fair value proposition. At four cabins and eight berths, the per-person cost becomes attractive if you're splitting with friends, though it's tight for eight. The €6,000 deposit suggests competitive daily rates for a 2024 yacht with this spec, making it sensible for Europeans and North American sailors willing to coordinate a group charter.
One realistic caveat. We don't have the charter base location listed, which matters enormously for transatlantic flyers, you'll want to confirm flight connections and transfer logistics before booking, as an awkward base can eat into your sailing time and budget.
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.
The marina & destination La Rochelle · France
Based at La Rochelle, France . TOSTAKY is operated by Open Sail.
Good to know
- Location
- La Rochelle · 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
- €6,000
- 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 there3 airports nearby
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 routes2 hand-picked itineraries
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
Where Charters WentLa Rochelle, Île de Ré and Oléron
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré47%
- Saint-Denis-d'Oléron35%
- Joinville29%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
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