Allures Horizon 47, the sailboat owned by bluewater cruising that’s changing the way we travel

Last June, a day in Cherbourg gave us the opportunity to explore the Allures Horizon 47 under construction, talk with the construction crews, and sail aboard a “ Allures 45.9 ” to experience the qualities of an aluminum sailboat at centerboarder.

From October 9 to 11, 2026, DARE TO DREAM returns to Tatihou Island for three days dedicated to preparing for the “ bluewater cruising ” projects. Experts, boat owners, and construction teams will share their experiences and practical guidance to help participants move toward the start of the race with confidence and peace of mind.

Aboard their Allures 45 Vanuily, Anne and Hugues completed the Northwest Passage after sailing through the Canadian Arctic, Bellot Strait, the Beaufort Sea, and the Bering Strait to Nome, Alaska.

The Allures Horizon 47 has been nominated for the 2027 European Yacht of the Year award, in recognition of its new approach to the bluewater cruising, designed with safety, comfort, and life on board in mind.

The freedom your sailboat offers lets you sail wherever you want. Really, “wherever you want”? We spoke again with Anne and Hugues, who sailed their Allures to one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean: the island of Cuba. Here’s everything you need to know…

Even though Anne and Hugues have already completed an impressive dream itinerary, it was their experience in West Africa that particularly caught our interest—a region the couple has explored extensively aboard their ALLURES …

On January 29 in Fort Lauderdale, Harry ANDERSON completed a remarkable solo circumnavigation of the globe on his Allures 40.9! And with this personal feat, he becomes the first person in history to have both flown and sailed solo to all 7 continents.

Discover the raw, spectacular landscapes of the Faroe Islands, an archipelago lost in the North Atlantic. These wild lands offer a unique experience for sailors looking to venture off the beaten track.

Last January, participants in the Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey stopped off in St. Helena. This was an opportunity to (re)discover this British island in the South Atlantic, isolated to say the least, and known mainly for its history... An atypical stopover to consider when sailing up the Atlantic from the Cape of Good Hope.

After nearly 20 days at sea from the Galapagos, the yachts taking part in the Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey 500 reached the Marquesas, one of the most eagerly awaited stopovers. The crews sailed, mostly under downwind sail, almost 4,000 miles to the Marquesas Islands, one of the least-visited areas on the blue planet.

A few days after crossing the Panama Canal, rallie Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey 500 made a popular stopover in the Galapagos Islands. This archipelago, renowned for its biodiversity, appealed to crews keen on both natural spaces and cultural discoveries.