When planning an escape to the sea, you would be well advised to know about the latest large luxury sailing catamarans that are on offer for charter. Sunreef Yachts launched Ipharra, a 31.1m slooprigged catamaran that comfortably sleeps 10 and has a permanent crew of 4, including Captain, chef and stewardess. She’s one of the largest sailing catamarans in the world, and yet extolls the values of simplicity, elegance and connection to the sea.
SUMMER 2012
Luxury sailing catamaran IPHARRA offers plenty of exciting options to enrich the charter experience
On her wide-open aft sundeck is a large communal table for dining and relaxing outside.
There’s also an enormous sunbed, which provides a tranquil spot for a lazy afternoon looking out to sea, or, in the evenings, the perfect recliner from which to watch movies on the yacht’s large retractable film screen. Inside, the cabins are afforded plenty of natural light from the hulls’beautifully designed bank of port lights, and are arranged to suit to a large family or a pair of families holidaying together. The large owners’ stateroom is located on the main deck and has spectacular views over the sea.
This is a double-hulled, stable sailing boat, so life aboard is comfortable, with spacious interiors, and plenty of areas both on deck and below to relax and enjoy the experience of being at sea with relatives and friends. Along with the fun of sailing, the yacht carries kneeboards, water skis (which are towed by either of the yacht’s tenders) a laser sailboat, a kayak and two seabobs.
On her recent stop in Göcek, in light airs, she motored swiftly along the coast to a secluded bay, where the guests spent the morning in the water or in the shade with a book. A delicious lunch of fresh local produce was on offer, prepared by a chef who knows how to pair casual dining with a luxurious flair