Written by JAMES DUMERGUE for Trade A Boat Hailing from La Rochelle, France’s renowned yacht building region, Dufour shares a birthplace with many world renowned yacht manufacturers. One in particular saw an opportunity outside its typical buyers’ market to add value to the brand from their own experience and global success – embracing the DNA … Continued
Our good friends at Heart Training specialises in onboard scenario-based emergency response training and equipment for cruising sailors and superyacht crew. They train on your vessel, in your environment, using your equipment. As experienced medics as well as qualified shipmasters, they offer a unique insight to tailor the onboard training experience to prepare you for … Continued
Discover the key things to check when you undertake annual maintenance on your yacht. Dufour Yachts has compiled this useful list of points to consider (this list is not exhaustive and should be added to according to the particular model.) Inspecting and maintaining Bow thrusters (See videos below) In addition to the videos, please refer … Continued
Join two of the South Pacific’s cruising experts as they take you on an in-depth tour of beautiful Vanuatu. Down Under Rally founder John Hembrow and Rocket Cruising Guide‘s Richard Chesher are undisputed authorities in the region. Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu consists of a diverse archipelago of more than 80 islands that … Continued
Just two years after the company’s launch, ILIAD Catamarans has been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious awards. The ILIAD 60 motor yacht has been nominated in the 2022 Multihull of the Year award in the MultiYacht category, which is a superb testament to the features and quality of the shipyard’s range. The ILIAD 60 is … Continued
Written by ZUZANA PROCHAZKA for Sail Magazine Dufour Yachts seems to have shifted its strategy with the introduction of the new 530. Previously, the French builder maintained two lines: Performance and Grand Large, with the latter targeted at the cruising crowd. With the Dufour 530, however, Dufour decided to combine the two approaches in a … Continued
Everyone decides to sell their boat for different reasons: you might be planning to switch to a more suitable vessel, you don’t have time in your life right now to enjoy the cruising lifestyle, or financial factors could drive your decision. Whatever the motivation, every seller wants to achieve a great sale price and experience … Continued
By Pacific Power Boat IMAGINATION WITH FLAIR Long distance cruiser or simply a great place to entertain, the Fountaine-Pajot Power 67 has it all. The Power 67 combines all the strengths of a power catamaran with Fountaine Pajot’s extensive experience producing award-winning motor yachts and luxury catamarans. The Power 67 is the flagship model of … Continued
Designers of the new flagship catamaran from Fountaine Pajot focused on providing plenty of space, particularly on the flybridge. By Ryan Swift for Asia-Pacific Boating Magazine The new Samana 59 is the flagship of the Fountaine Pajot line of luxury sailing catamarans. The yacht’s huge dimensions create a massive on-water relaxation area and private playground. The aft … Continued