Bareboat Sailing Yacht Dufour 382
Dufour 382 bareboat from Southampton for confident sailors
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About Bareboat Sailing Yacht Dufour 382
This Dufour 382 GL offers three comfortable double cabins, making it ideal for couples or small families seeking genuine sailing rather than motor-yacht ease. The design balances performance with livability, with an open saloon for relaxation and entertaining, galley equipped with gas cooker and oven, and a single head. Twin helm stations and auto-pilot make passage-making manageable for experienced skippers.
Based in Southampton on the Hamble, the yacht provides direct access to one of Northern Europe's most respected sailing grounds. The Solent's waters reward capable boat-handlers with challenging conditions, good anchorages, and a maritime culture stretching back centuries. This is sailing for those who relish active engagement with wind and tide, not spectating from a sunpad.
Highlights
- •Three double cabins with flexible bunk configuration for families or mixed crews
- •Dual helm stations and auto-pilot for shared watch-keeping on longer passages
- •Bimini shade, gas cooking facilities, and practical saloon layout for week-long cruising
- •Watersports available separately, including kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing tackle
The Charter Experience
The Solent rewards exploration. Sail south to the Isle of Wight, where anchorages near Yarmouth and the eastern harbours connect you to working sailing towns and waterfront restaurants specialising in local seafood. The Needles formation marks the island's western edge, a navigational landmark and natural wonder. Northwards, the Hamble estuary villages offer proper pubs and provisions. The charter area encompasses shallow harbours, tidal channels, and open water, suiting skippers comfortable with pilotage and weather routing.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical week might begin with a beat to the Isle of Wight, consolidating skills in the Solent's tidal streams. Anchor near Yarmouth for a night ashore, then explore Newtown River's quiet creeks. Return north via Bembridge or Sandown Bay depending on conditions, finishing with sheltered nights in the Hamble estuary. Skippers may substitute north-bound explorations up the Test or Itchen if conditions or preference dictate.
Specifications
11.0 m
3
6
Monohull
2017