EAST WEST Yacht Charter

First, the cheat code: EAST WEST is a 2023 Outremer 51 – the European Yacht of the Year, Boat of the Year in the US, and basically the benchmark for people who actually like sailing rather than just sunpads. If you’re looking for a fast, efficient performance cat that still works as a comfortable family platform, this is it.

Why this boat, not the next white cat in the list: she sleeps up to 7 guests in 4 cabins, including one triple, spread across two hulls that were designed for real bluewater cruising. Translation: proper double cabins, good privacy, and a layout that works for a family or two couples with kids, not just for “2.5 influencer couples and a drone.”

Serious hardware, low drama: this is hull #101 of the proven Outremer 51 series, with the full performance sail wardrobe (mainsail, genoa, Code D, gennaker, Code 0 in Kevlar) and a systems setup built for autonomy: lithium batteries, big solar array, watermaker, and a rigid bimini protecting a U‑shaped cockpit that’s actually safe for young children. It’s tuned for long days under sail, not long days listening to a generator.

Onboard life in one line: fast sailing when you want it, quiet anchorage comfort when you don’t, with a protected cockpit that converts from dining zone to extra berth, an easy swim platform, paddleboards, a RIB for shore runs, and a captain who can also support certified diving. If you want a modern, efficient sailing experience with real comfort and minimal nonsense, EAST WEST is the rational choice.