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30.10.25

Allures Horizon 47: a protective cocoon on the water

The Italian publication *Il Giornale della Vela* has published an article on the new *Allures* Horizon 47, unveiled at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival. An inspired look at a blue water cruising yacht blue water cruising redefines the balance between innovation, safety, and freedom.

A new approach to blue water cruising

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In its article, *Il Giornale della Vela* praises the boldnessAllures Yachting the vision of the Berret-Racoupeau / Patrick Le Quément duo.
The Horizon 47 stands out for its continuous gunwale and deck layout , forming a protective cocoon around the cockpit.

A design conceived to sublimate the ocean-going experience, while remaining true to the shipyard's DNA: aluminum sailboat, integral centerboard, elegance and sturdiness.

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