Can gulets sail? For how long?

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Gulets can sail. But you need to understand some facts:

Gulets, in general, are not heavy sailors,
Gulets are built mostly for pleasuring,
Crews on gulets are not very keen on sailing,
Not all gulets have sailed or are not even built to sail,
They call them motor sailors.

Most gulets sail very few times. They have sails, but usually, you travel on a motor.

The gulets are made to enjoy and also to relax at the sea.
To sail with a gulet, the winds need to be pretty strong. Gulets are big and heavy boats. They need more wind, as for example 40 feet sailing yachts who need just a bit and can already sail.

Which doesn’t mean you won’t sail at all. If the wind is on your side and you are on a gulet that can sail, you will and should sail. The weather is something that unfortunately we can not predict.

The sailing is enjoyable and memorable.
Because once the motor stops and you hear only the wind you will say: Life is good!

Of course gulets differ from each other.
Some are more comfortable to sail and some don’t sail at all. If this is an experience that you point out to our sales expert, he will help you find the right gulet for you.

You can even be part of sailing. Don’t hide yourself in your cabin.
Help your captain and the crew with sailing. Be part of the crew and enjoy the winds. They will appreciate it.
And you will love it too. It is very fun.

Or just lay on the deck and listen to the wind and the sound of the sea.

It is safe and enjoyable. Take home some nice photos.

Keep in mind, while you are sailing, the crew can not do anything else. They will be very busy sailing safely and won’t be able to do anything else until you are back into the safety of the bay.

So, YES, they can sail, but more for fun as for competition.

It is something that you definitely must try and is one of the most memorable experiences. Just tell us up front and your sales expert will do the rest.

List of gulets that are good sailors.

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