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24.11.25

rallie Grand Large Yachting Nordic Odyssey 24: an adventure in pictures

After covering over 6,000 miles, theGrand Large Yachting Nordic Odyssey 2024 rallie came to an end last September on the island of Groix. A final convivial evening to bring things full circle... and already, desires for distant horizons are resurfacing.

A Nordic loop rich in stopovers and encounters

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A dozen sailboats from the Grand Large Yachting group - including an Allures 51.9 and an Allures 45.9 - took part in this unique voyage through Northern Europe. From Sweden to Denmark, viaGermany, the Netherlands, Belgium and finally France, each stop was an opportunity to discover peaceful anchorages, lively ports and to forge new links between sailors.

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Both on board and ashore, the atmosphere remained the same throughout the voyage: friendly, helpful and the pleasure of sharing a common passion for the sea and travel.

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Memories under sail

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More than just a rallie, the Grand Large Yachting Nordic Odyssey was a great collective and human experience. Learning from others, discovering new places, adapting to the rhythm of the sea...

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For many, this experience will remain a milestone, a trigger, or simply a beautiful chapter in the history of their navigation.

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A look back at this beautiful odyssey

Photo credits: Robin Cristol and Grand Large Yachting

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Allures Yachting, a French shipyard founded in 2003, designs sturdy, elegant and easy-to-live-with aluminum yachts from 40 to 52 feet for blue water cruising. Designed to explore the world in total freedom, they offer safety, comfort and autonomy to the most demanding sailors.

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