François Enzler

Founder, Coach & Professional Skipper

I guarantee an exceptional sailing experience that combines technical expertise with respect for everyone on board.

Emotional Agility Coach and Trainer, Certified RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, Cruising Instructor and MCA Master 200gt.

I created Stay Cool & Sail to share my passion for sailing and offer a personalized and professional service. I pay particular attention to ensuring that the crew is as relaxed as possible in all circumstances and maneuvers. I take care to create a serene and conducive environment for everyone to learn.

Call me to create the trip that matches the energy you'd like to experience on board with your friends or family.

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Every journey is a lesson. By sharing my Polarsteps, I hope not only to inspire you, but also to give you the tools to make your own sea adventure a success. – François.

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At Stay Cool and Sail, we believe that the best adventures are born from collaboration. We therefore work with trusted partners to enrich our training services, themed adventures, and to ensure a worry-free sailing experience.

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What our customers think

We had a dream week sailing around the Ionian Islands. François is an excellent skipper; he gave us great advice on the best route, finding the best anchorages and spots. He's also a superb instructor—calm and patient—and he enjoyed helping the whole family improve their sailing skills and maneuvers. He especially trusted our two boys, aged 10 and 12, from the very beginning, encouraging them to participate and satisfying their curiosity. Unforgettable memories.

Jérôme Loriot – Montpellier (F)

Great learning experience, great week thanks to François and his ability to teach sailing in all conditions

Isabelle B. – Genève (CH)

I've just returned from a fantastic week in Brittany. François is an excellent skipper and instructor, and I learned so much during this week. His RYA-based approach worked very well for me, and I enjoyed the variety of technical elements as well as the sailing and exploring this fantastic region. It was an intensive but well-balanced week during which François covered all the necessary areas and always did so by adapting to the individual skill levels of the participants. And on top of that, we had a great time! I can wholeheartedly recommend that anyone spend time with François, whether on or off a sailboat.

Damian A. (Berne – CH)

I had the opportunity to sail with François for a week in Croatia, and it was an incredible experience. François is a fantastic skipper; he always knows what he's doing and what he's talking about. Having very little experience myself, it was a real pleasure to participate. He explains things very well, and as you can read in previous comments, with him you always feel safe on board. Everything was very well organized, yet flexible at the same time. It was a wonderful week with a great atmosphere. I have so many great memories. Thanks again!

Maya G. – Amsterdam (Pays-Bas)

We had a fantastic week in Quiberon Bay, the Gulf of Morbihan, and the surrounding area with François. Each crew member contributed according to their abilities and willingness under his guidance. He always had words of encouragement and was a great teacher, while also being fun to be around and professional. I felt comfortable with François throughout the week, and his calm and approachable manner helped me overcome some of my own anxieties about sailing. I feel I learned a great deal during this week. In short: organization, learning, safety, extremely enjoyable days and evenings, and relaxation; everything was perfect.

Tony M. – Toulouse (F)

I had a fantastic trip to Brittany – it was the perfect balance of exploration, learning the technical aspects of sailing, and lots of laughs. François is a great captain, knowing all the best spots and solving any problems, but above all, he created an amazing atmosphere and somehow managed to adapt the experience to everyone's level. Pure class. I would definitely be up for a similar trip again.

Kevin B. – Crozet (France)

We had a perfectly planned 7-day cruise around the Gulf of Morbihan in Brittany, one of the most beautiful parts of the French Atlantic coast. The trip organization was second to none, with François demonstrating his exceptional ability to keep everything perfectly under control while… well, keeping his cool. His skills as a skipper were immediately apparent, and even though we had many exciting sails in varying conditions, we always felt 100% safe. He is perfectly bilingual (French/English) and has exceptional interpersonal skills. His ability to delegate tasks allowed us to acquire many new sailing skills and whetted our appetite to learn more. A fun and great atmosphere throughout. I can only highly recommend Stay Cool and Sail and would love to go back in the near future.

Bill Miller – Soleure (CH)