Organising a business meeting on a boat in Bordeaux lets you step out of the usual office environment and encourages a fresh perspective. Board meeting, strategic brainstorming session or team workshop: the setting of the Garonne can stimulate discussion.
The boat still needs to be compatible with serious work. Here are the points to confirm with the operator.
For a meeting that requires concentration, a moored boat often offers more stability than continuous sailing. Conversely, a short outing can serve as a break or a transition between two sessions. Our article on choosing between a moored or sailing boat will help you decide.
Before booking, ask what is genuinely available on board: suitable furniture, a screen or presentation support, power supply, connection, sound system. Don't assume anything: each boat has its own layout. The equipment points to check are comparable to those covered for a seminar or corporate evening.
A meeting on the water works best when kept focused: a few hours with breaks rather than a whole day. Include boarding and disembarking in your calculation, as our guide to the length of a private boat hire reminds us.
A meeting followed by a friendly lunch strengthens the sense of a break from routine. For the meal, see our article on brunch or lunch on a boat in Bordeaux, and for a more collective moment, the one on team cohesion on a boat.