FROM: Nice, France
PROFESSION: Professional Skipper (20+ years experience)
BACKGROUND:
- Grew up in Franco-Italian household in Nice
- Professional sailing instructor certification from UNCL
- Former superyacht captain (5 years)
- Wine sommelier diploma from Bordeaux Wine School
FAVORITE ROUTES:
French Riviera: Nice → Monaco → Cannes → St. Tropez → Porquerolles
Corsica Circuit: Ajaccio → Bonifacio → Porto-Vecchio → Calvi
French-Italian Riviera: Nice → Mentone → Sanremo → Genoa
VESSEL PREFERENCE: Classic sailing yachts (Swan 48 or Hallberg-Rassy 44) "Traditional yachts with modern safety - they sail like dreams in Mediterranean conditions!"
CULINARY SPECIALTY: Bouillabaisse with saffron rouille
GUEST REVIEWS: "Laurent's wine pairings with local cuisine elevated our sailing experience." "His intimate knowledge of the Côte d'Azur's hidden spots was incredible."
