L'Atalante, a sailboat available for hire without a skipper from Antibes, on the French Riviera

Through Voile et Patrimoine, you can charter the sailboat L’Atalante without a skipper or crew. You’ll need to find your own skipper. The home port of this luxury sailing yacht is Antibes in the South of France. You’ll be able to sail along the Côte d’Azur coastline or go island hopping for an unforgettable sailing holiday.

L’Atalante is a Dufour 48 Prestige sailing yacht. Built by the Dufour Yachts shipyard, these sailboats were designed by the naval architects Berret-Racoupeau. This luxury cruiser is registered with the Maritime Affairs Department in Bastia, Corsica. It boasts a hull length of 14.65 metres with a 4.62 m beam. It has a draught of 2.40 metres. This sailboat is available for hire without a skipper or crew from the port of Antibes.

A 15-metre sailboat, ideal for a cruise taking in several destinations

The sailing yacht L’Atalante has a fixed keel. In terms of its sails, the boat features a North mainsail, North roller furling genoa, North staysail on furler and an asymmetric spinnaker. Port manoeuvres will be a breeze for your skipper as L’Atalante is equipped with a diesel motor (Volvo) and Maxpower retractable bow thruster.

A sailboat equipped with a motor for port manoeuvres

This type of boat is equipped with a Raymarine autopilot system and Raymarine chartplotter. There is a 9-inch display screen at helm and another 9-inch display screen installed near the chart table. The yacht is fitted with a Suunto compass with deviation curve.

Thanks to the Navtex weather receiver, your skipper will be able to navigate while keeping an eye on the weather forecasts for your planned destinations. Season-depending, the weather can be quite changeable. With the KVH satellite antenna installed on the boat, which you can use as an option, you’ll be able to stay connected to the Internet during your trip and check the forecast out at sea.

As regards electronics, the cruiser L’Atalante has two 12V-220V inverters and four 220V sockets. Service batteries and batteries for electric winches are available on the boat. There is also a separate battery for starting the motor and another for starting the generator unit. Constant power supply provided by two alternators connected to the motor and the generator unit.

The comprehensive range of instruments will help you to navigate with ease: barograph, sextant, electronic chartplotter with 9-inch display screens, speedometer, sounder, autopilot, anemometer, weathervane, log, VHF, SSB and a satellite antenna as an option.

Navigate aboard effortlessly thanks to the autopilot system

The luxury yacht L’Atalante, which can be chartered from the owner without a skipper, is beautifully appointed for sailing enthusiasts. Aboard this Dufour Prestige 48 sailboat, you’ll be able to cruise from Antibes to Saint-Tropez, from the Lérins Islands to the island of Saint-Honorat, in superior comfort and optimum safety.

Cabins, amenities: the comfort of a luxury cruiser

The cruiser L’Atalante has three cabins. At the rear of the boat there is a double cabin, complete with separate shower and toilet. Two more cabins are located at the front of the boat. The first, on the starboard side, is a double cabin. The second, on the port side, has a bunkbed. The yacht can thus sleep up to 6 guests. The cabins are equipped with all necessary conveniences.

In addition to the en-suite toilet in the rear cabin, there is another toilet and shower at the front of the Dufour 48 Prestige. The wood used for the decking and catwalks is teak, a naturally water-resistant species known for its anti-slip properties. It is therefore ideal for walking around the boat’s deck.

Your hire boat is graced with three cabins

The yacht L’Atalante is equipped with everything you need for a footloose, carefree sailing holiday in France or further afield. The sailboat has an oven and 2-burner gas hob so you can rustle up delicious meals during your trip. There is also a microwave (220V) available.

Also included in the comprehensive range of on-board amenities available to clients is a fridge with a sea water cooled compressor and a frigoboat connected to the motor. There is also storage space for vegetables on-board.

Fridge, microwave: a fully equipped on-board galley for a hassle-free sailing trip

Even when chartering a sailboat without a skipper, safety is paramount. It is a vital consideration during any recreational boating trips, especially if you’re planning a high-seas cruise. The yacht L’Atalante is equipped with a 6-seater Bombard life raft as well as a 6-seater Crewsaver life raft. The yacht owner ensures that each one is serviced regularly and meets the most recent regulations. Each life raft has its own emergency beacon.

A Yamaha tender with a Honda motor is available if required. The boat is equipped with ten life jackets and harnesses. Two emergency beacons and a box of distress flares round off the safety equipment supplied on the cruiser L’Atalante.

By chartering a sailboat without a skipper, like L’Atalante, you’ll be able to enjoy recreational boating in complete comfort and safety. The perfect choice for exploring the beautiful coastline of the Côte d’Azur, from the island of Saint-Honorat to the port of Saint-Tropez. Sail along the shores of the Mediterranean and experience the wide array of events happening throughout the year.