Mallard 10 40 (1978) • Sailboat • 34 ft • 10 pers • Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer

CHARTER – Mallard 10.40 Sailboat (1978) – Characterful Bluewater Cruising Ketch TOBAGO CAYS is a Mallard 10.40 ketch, a center-cockpit bluewater cruising sailboat built in La Rochelle in 1978 and carefully restored. Designed for offshore sailing, this yacht is renowned for its strength, comfort at sea, and reassuring handling. I chose this boat after extensive research for its generous interior volume, seaworthiness, and safe, well-balanced behavior. The ketch rig allows for a progressive distribution of sail area, providing stable, smooth, and balanced sailing. The boat holds its course well and remains easy and pleasant to handle, especially with a short-handed crew. The protected and spacious center cockpit offers excellent comfort both underway and at anchor, with a large table seating 5 to 6 people comfortably. ACCOMMODATION Very livable owner’s version: 2 double cabins (including one particularly spacious cabin) Convertible saloon providing an additional double berth Ideal for 2 couples or a crew of up to 6 people. Equipped galley (2 burners), ample storage space. EQUIPMENT Recent AIS transponder (2026) AUTOPILOT (2025) DSC VHF radio iPad with up-to-date charts (in addition to standard navigation equipment) Electric windlass Outdoor shower Swim platform Cockpit table + outdoor table Hot water in the galley while in port Complete offshore safety equipment for 6 people Regularly maintained: Engine serviced in 2025 Hull maintenance / antifouling completed in 2026 CRUISING AREA The Toulon area is ideal for varied sailing, combining anchorages and stopovers, or as a starting point for longer cruises: Toulon Bay Giens Peninsula Hyères Islands: Porquerolles and Port-Cros Var coast and the French Riviera Calanques National Park and Marseille Corsica and the Tuscan Archipelago (allow at least 2 weeks) Previous sailing experience on cruising yachts is required. A sailing résumé / nautical CV will be requested. Mandatory boat handover and familiarization at departure. The boat must be returned in a similar state of cleanliness as at departure. Otherwise, cleaning fees starting from €80 may apply. No racing use permitted.