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For all those keen to experience a new bareboat yacht charter destination, Azores archipelago in the Atlantic is one of the latest additions to our boat rental offering. Thanks to a fleet of Dufour yachts based there, you can now explore an additional sailing region. With privilege climate and sailing conditions, mild or indeed very warm temperatures prevail in the period between March and October every year. With Gulf Stream bringing warm weather and waters to the islands, there are no major variations in air temperature throughout the year. Average of 13-degrees Celsius (55F) during the winter months and 23-degrees Celsius (73F) in the summer make for an ideal yacht charter sailing grounds. The water temperature remains between 18-24-degrees Celsius throughout the year (64-75F) and only during the winter there tends to be pro-longed bad weather periods and very wet days. Summers tend to be predictable with stable weather and prolonged calm sailing conditions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dufour 410 Grand Large Yacht charter in Azores:
To charter a yacht in the Azores, both sailing resumee and ICC (International Certificate of Competence) as well as a valid VHF radio licence are required. A typical one week sailing itinerary will most likely cover central islands around Island of Horta and will include Sao Jorge, Faial, Pico, Graciosa and Terceira. Longer term charters of at least 2 weeks, can also include Eastern (Sao Miguel and Santa Maria) or Western group of islands (Flores and Corvo). Whichever way you set sail, the amazing beauty of these 9 volcanic islands will provide you with an unforgettable yachting holiday experience which is likely to be offering plenty of seclusion, freedom and space, all of which adds up not only to an adventurous, but also a luxurious sailing holiday. For those requiring a skipper, we can arrange an experienced professional based locally and a suitable hostess or chef can be added to the cruise on request.
To charter this Dufour 410 in the Azores, and for your next private yacht charter vacation in the Atlantic, on a lastminute basis this year or as an advance booking next year, please do get in touch by email, filling out the enquiry form, on WhatsApp, on our social media or by calling one of our numbers.
