The project
More about so Fabbulus
sharing our adventures
the project
So Fabbulus: why that name? 🤔
Sailing can seem out of reach. It takes time, money, skills, and the right connections to even get started…
And sure – that’s partly true. But if you really want to sail, getting out on the water might be easier than you think.
That’s exactly what we want to show: even with demanding jobs and a limited budget, two amateurs like us can chase their sailing dreams — and actually live them.
So if our adventures can inspire just one person to take the plunge, that’s already a win. So we’re sharing it all here: the highs, the lows, the chaos and the joy — in the hope it might help, guide, or simply make you smile and dream a little.
Let’s get to know each other
the crew
Romain
"Captain Romulus"
Fascinated by the stories of Moitessier, and inspired by encounters with passionate sailors — from casual cruisers to seasoned offshore racers — the sea quickly captured his heart. He’s owned the boat for a few years now, and even lived aboard for a while in the stunning calanques of Cassis. After settling in Brittany, he made the decision to bring the boat there to start exploring local waters. But first — it was time to put his DIY skills to work and give the boat the renovation it deserved.
Sophie
"Captain SoFab"
Originally from Auvergne, she wasn’t exactly destined for a life at sea.
But the freedom and sense of adventure that sailing evokes sparked something in her — and made her want to give it a try. So when Romain asked her to team up and help renovate and launch his sailboat, she didn’t think twice. The daughter and granddaughter of carpenters and cabinetmakers, she’s always loved working with her hands. It’s a welcome change of pace from her day job, where she spends most of her time behind a computer.
"What a ship is... is freedom"
(Jack Sparrow said it)
The ship
Spec sheet
- Name: So Fabbulus
- Type of sailboat: aluminum monohull
- Model: Ovni 25
- Shipyard: Alubat
- Year built: 1974
- Hull length: 25 feet (7.60 m)
- Beam: 2.65 m
- Draft: 1.50 m
- Weight: 1.7 tons
