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.
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…
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.
Choosing an aluminum sailboat for a project at bluewater cruising means choosing safety. Contrary to popular belief, maintaining an aluminum sailboat is neither complicated nor time-consuming. By following the shipyard’s recommendations, corrosion can be kept under control, and an aluminum sailboat can remain seaworthy for several decades while retaining its structural integrity and appearance.
YACHT, one of Europe’s leading boating magazines, has published an article on the 2027 nominees in the under-15- meters category and presents the Allures Horizon 47 as an aluminum- blue water yacht s firmly focused on innovation. The magazine highlights, in particular, its well-protected cockpit, the visibility from the saloon, its “ centerboarder ” that allows access to shallow anchorages, as well as its design, which is tailored for independent and comfortable bluewater cruising .