There is a different rhythm to a day under sail, and Bernic II understands it completely. A twenty-two metre ketch drawn by the architect D. Presles, she pairs a warm teak deck with an aluminium hull, the classic look above and the modern build beneath. Recently and thoroughly renovated, she is improved a little each year, kept in the sort of condition that lets guests simply relax and enjoy the sailing. The pleasure of a boat like this is in the pace. The engines fall quiet, the sails fill, and the coast slides past on the wind alone. Up to fifteen guests can share the day, with eight staying aboard across four cabins for those who want to follow the coast a little further. A crew of three keeps everything running, and a skilled chef turns each lunch into part of the experience, served on deck with the sea moving gently underneath. This is a boat for the guest who values character over speed, who would rather feel the water than race across it. Anchor in a quiet bay off St Tropez, swim in the clear water with the snorkelling gear aboard, then set the sails again as the afternoon light turns golden. She asks you to slow down, and rewards you for it. There is a particular kind of quiet that only arrives when the engines are off. Bernic II knows exactly where to find it.
