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Field feedback, Lagoon buying advice, cruise tips and client testimonials, written by the Sailoé technical team. Thirty years of know-how, freely shared.
Buying a Lagoon
Buying a Lagoon
Expert guides to buying your Lagoon catamaran: new, used, configuration and technical inspection.
Catamaran vs Monohull: Which One to Sail?
When cruising, the choice between a catamaran and a monohull often comes down to a matter of priority: comfort and living space…
The Lagoon catamaran range: every model, its specifications and uses
Lagoon is the world leader in sailing cruising catamarans, with more than 7,000 units built since 1984. Its current range spans the…
Buying a used Lagoon: the 12-point inspection checklist
Sailoé's 12 inspection points on a 5 to 12 year old used Lagoon. Hull, engines, sails, electronics.
Cruise preparation
Cruise preparation
Checklists and technical advice to prepare your Atlantic crossing, your catamaran cruise and your provisioning.
How Much Does a Catamaran Charter Cost?
At Sailoe, a bareboat catamaran charter costs between €1,680 and €7,000 a week, depending on destination and boat size. Median rates range…
What to Provision for a Catamaran Cruise, and Who Takes Care of It
Provisioning means loading water, food, and everything else you might need at anchor before you set sail. On a week-long catamaran cruise,…
Catamaran Safety: Required Equipment and Good Reflexes
Catamaran safety rests on three pillars: a complete set of regulatory equipment matched to the navigation zone (France's Division 240), emergency procedures…
Destinations & itineraries
Destinations & itineraries
Destination comparisons, choosing the right season and recommended itineraries across the Caribbean, Seychelles, Corsica and Brittany.
The Bay of Les Saintes, Seen From a Catamaran That Stays the Night
The Bay of Les Saintes, south of Guadeloupe between Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas, is usually visited in three hours, squeezed between two shuttle…
Where to Dive in the Seychelles on a Catamaran Cruise?
From a catamaran at anchor, scuba diving in the Seychelles is possible at dozens of sites around Mahe, Praslin and La Digue,…
Wingfoiling in the Seychelles: spots, winds and best season
The Seychelles offer an ideal window for wingfoiling from June to September, driven by the south-east trade winds that blow between 15…
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