comprehensive, personalized support
three major stages in living your dream
Have you always dreamed of sailing far away? Or perhaps you've just discovered sailing? Whether you already have a clear idea of what kind of boat you need, or whether a thousand questions are still running through your mind - where to go, what equipment, what skills? - Garcia Yachts is with you every step of the way: from your first thoughts and the choice of your boat, to its construction and beyond. We stay by your side with a full range of services and privileged moments of sharing within the Garcia community.
blue water sailing seminar
You've decided to sail around the world, but you're still wondering: how best to prepare before setting off? What routes should you follow? Which places to visit? How do you plan your social and family life during the trip? What equipment should you have on board? To answer these questions, the Grand Large Yachting group organizes 2-day seminars several times a year, featuring experts and owner testimonials.
Meetings at boat shows
Throughout the year, we take part in boat shows in various countries: Cannes Yachting Festival and Grand Pavois in La Rochelle, Annapolis Boat Show in the USA, Boot in Düsseldorf. It's the ideal opportunity to discover our boats, meet our teams and talk to us about your project.
sea trials
After an initial discussion with our team, you've decided on a model. We now invite you to go one step further: to take the helm, feel her seaworthy qualities, measure her performance, appreciate her maneuverability and that feeling of control and safety so typical of our sailboats. Testing takes place primarily in Cherbourg, where several units are available according to production schedules. In certain cases, and thanks to the relationship of trust that binds us to our community, trials can also be organized on owners' boats, in other locations.
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Financing
Congratulations on ordering your Garcia! We're here to help you every step of the way, including financing. If leasing is the solution that suits you best, we can direct you to specialised organisations to help you set it up.
Configuration
You've selected the right model and layout for your program. Now it's time to configure her according to your preferences and requirements: type of sails, fittings, on-board power generation solutions, Watermaker, comfort equipment such as heating, choice of fabrics or wood species... At this stage, our Customer Care Center works with you personally to define the complete and coherent configuration of your yacht, right down to the smallest detail - before production launch.
Training
Preparing the boat, the skipper and the crew, sharing control and trust are essential to the success of any blue water cruising project. That's why Garcia Yachtsthrough EFT, the blue water cruising technical training school of the Grand Large Yachting group, offers you a complete training program, from the planning phase to delivery of the boat.
Production monitoring
Throughout the various stages of construction, you are welcome to visit both the boiler-making Workshop and the shipyard. These visits are an opportunity to better understand the manufacturing process, to observe the installation of systems, and to immerse yourself in the genesis of your yacht. What's more, we provide full photographic follow-up: you'll receive key images at each major stage, to keep track of your boat's progress.
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administrative procedures
Registration, MMSI procedures, first nights in port... Our Sales Administration team will help you with all the administrative procedures prior to delivery of your boat.
Handover and Onboard Orientation
The big day has arrived, your boat is in the water! We're at your side for this unique moment. Together we spend between 5 and 10 half-days - depending on the size of the boat - so that you can get to know it and familiarize yourself with the on-board systems. We'll also guide you through the first maneuvers, both under sail (adapted configurations, reefing, setting all sails, etc.) and under engine (harbor maneuvers, taking in the trunk, anchoring, etc.).
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Post-delivery check
The delivery of your yacht marks the start of the running-in phase. During the first three months, you are invited to take to the open sea to sail, test, feel and familiarize yourself with all the systems on board, in real and varied conditions. At the end of this period, you return to one of the Grand Large Yachting group's bases for a full technical meeting: our teams go through a detailed checklist with you to validate every aspect of the boat. This is a key step in setting off with complete confidence.
Warranty
During the first years of cruising, your boat is monitored by our Warranty Department. A dedicated exchange area enables you to easily report any event or adjustment you may wish to make. Each request is tracked, analyzed and processed by our teams with the rigor and attention that characterize our commitment. This organization guarantees a fluid relationship, transparent processing and, above all, the peace of mind you need to concentrate fully on your sailing.
Services
As your sailing schedule evolves, so do your on-board requirements.
Whether you need to add new equipment - Solar panels, generators, Watermaker or other systems - our Grand Large Yachting Services teams are on hand to study your requirements, advise you with the utmost care and ensure that the technical integration is carried out to the highest standards. We can also assist you with all your spare parts requirements, both before departure and during your voyage, with the responsiveness and quality of service you've come to expect.
RALLIES
Are you planning a round-the-world voyage, a transatlantic crossing or a blue water cruising in the Mediterranean, but would prefer to experience this adventure within a structured organization and a supportive fleet?
As the owner of a Garcia Yachtsyou have access to the exclusive rallies organized by the Grand Large Yachting group. All along the route, official stopovers and free sailing follow one another, in a rhythm designed to combine freedom and serenity. The organization takes care of the essential administrative aspects, overnight stays in the marinas of the official stopovers, as well as contacts for the technical stopovers: careening, maintenance, work, wintering or parts management. Much more than just an itinerary, these rallies offer an invaluable group dynamic: mutual help, experience sharing, logistical support and the reassuring presence of our teams. A unique opportunity to push back your limits in complete confidence, surrounded by passionate sailors.
In preparing your project, you have undoubtedly benefited from the valuable advice of other Garcia owners, who have nurtured your project and helped to make it a reality. Now it's your turn to share your experience! Tell us about your cruises, send us photos and videos, and if you use social networks, tag us with the hashtag #mygarcia. We'd also be delighted to welcome you if you're visiting France.
