The Grand Soleil 44, designed by Matteo Polli Yacht Design, represents a pinnacle in high-performance yacht design. With a focus on optimising for ORC and IRC racing, this 44-footer seamlessly combines racing prowess with the amenities expected of a cruising yacht. The interior offers a practical layout featuring an owner’s stateroom forward with an ensuite head and shower, alongside two double staterooms aft, sharing a common head and shower. The galley, located amidships, boasts ample storage and preparation space, complemented by a U-shaped dinette seating eight, convertible into an additional berth. Adjacent, a settee doubles as an extra bunk, accompanied by a functional nav station.
The Designers tested four different hull shapes using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) technology originally developed for the Prada America’s Cup team. The final version offers a good performance to rating ratio for those who want to race, together with a low centre of gravity which also benefits cruisers.
| Model | Grand Soleil 44 |
|---|---|
| Build Year | 2022 |
| LOA | 13.4m |
| Draft | 2.6m |
| Beam | 4.26m |
| Construction | GRP Hull, Aluminium Mast and Boom, Rod Rigging, |
| Electronics | B&G Triton, 3 Garmin GNX120 on mast, wifi boat network |
| Sail Wardrobe | North 3Di Mainsail, J1.5, J2, J3, A2, A4, A6, NPL Xi Code 0, Staysail |
| Other Equipment | Stand up paddle board, Dinghy with 2.3hp outboard |
| IRC Rating | 1.115 |
| Ideal Crew Number | 9 -11 |
| Location | Mediterranean |
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We had a fabulous time on the regatta and Eric was excellent. Eric knows his boat well and was an excellent coach. Andiamo is a lovely boat and in excellent condition, sails all as described – I would happily recommend Andiamo and Eric to others and charter again.
Also a massive thank you to you Abi and the LV team for all your excellent organisation – everything worked seamlessly and your efforts are much appreciated.
David, Copa del Rey 2024
It was an amazing week!! Best ever! LV Yachting superb service and support, very impressive. Eric, the boat, the Pro were all amazing he is such a legend, amazing leader, race skipper, boat captain, coach and trainer …. and so much fun with a great sense of humour! Would sail with him again in a heart beat, the team want to charter with him again just need to recover and then discuss which regatta.
Hilary, Les Voiles de St Tropez 2024
Eric is a very welcoming owner and it was very nice sailing with him. He was open to adjust a lot of things on the boat, and also really fast in adapting into the rest of the crew on getting the most out of the boat. Eric was waiting with a nice coffee in the morning and was open to have a good conversation about the boat speed. The boat was perfectly maintained and well organised.
Frederique, Les Voiles de St Tropez 2025
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.
To confirm a charter we will send you a charter agreement for signature and invoice for a deposit. The owner will counter-sign the charter agreement and then your charter will be confirmed
In addition to the charter fee you will pay an Advanced Charter Allowance (ACA) from which the cost for all food and drink for the duration of the charter, fuel, marina and any other additional expenses will be deducted.
Once you have booked a cruising charter we will be in touch to gather your charter preferences including dietary preferences, meal times and itinerary. We will liaise with the chef to arrange a proposed menu for the charter and put you in touch with the crew via Whatsapp chat.
High Season includes the Christmas and New Year period (approx 28th December – 7th January) and 2 weeks around Easter
Yes, we offer corporate yacht charters that are perfect for team-building exercises and other corporate functions.
The yacht is fully insured but you will need your own personal insurance that covers yacht racing
Most of our yachts have to come with a boat captain / owner’s representative; this person isn’t there to be the skipper and they can fit into your team wherever you need. There knowledge of the boat can help you get the best performance from the boat and minimise avoidable damage.
The crew will work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on board. If you have enjoyed your charter we would suggest a 10% is customary.
If you decide to venture out as a group and wish to include the permanent crew, please remember that what is your holiday is their job. If you would like to show your appreciation for all their hard work in making your holiday a success by asking them to join you for a night out, then please be kind enough to pay for their expenses.
Racing yacht charter is a unique opportunity that allows you to charter a race prepared yacht with your team and participate in regattas around the world. We can cater for race charter opportunites from a group of friends wanting a fun regatta in the sun to a professional team looking for silverwear.
Sailing experience requirements varies according to yacht and regatta of choice. Some yachts like a Volvo 65 require more sailing experience than joining the team on a 40′ racer cruiser. When arranging your charter with you we discuss any pre-requisite experience with you.
For most racing charters your schedule will include 2 training days prior to the event start date, for offshore races a third day for boat preparation will also be included.
To confirm a charter we will send you a charter agreement for signature and invoice for a deposit. The owner will counter-sign the charter agreement and then your charter will be confirmed
In addition to the charter fee you may pay a security deposit and an Advanced Charter Allowance (ACA) to cover charter related costs including race entry, berthing and other charter related costs.
Yes, we offer a regatta concierge service which means that in addition to arranging your race entry and berthing we can also recommend and book accommodation ashore, flights, transfers and restaurant bookings as well as much more.* * 10% service charge applies for regatta concierge services
Once you have booked a charter we will be in touch to gather crew information in order to handle the race entry on your behalf. As the regatta date approaches we will connect you with the Boat Captain via Whatsapp chat and provide useful information on both the event and on the location. We are available at any time via phone or email to answer any other questions or queries you may have.
Yes, we offer corporate yacht charters that are perfect for team-building exercises and other corporate functions.
The yacht is fully insured but you will need your own personal insurance that covers yacht racing
The security deposit is to cover damage to the yacht, that is more than just general wear and tear that would be expected when racing. In the worst case scenario it will cover the excess should there be the need for a claim on the yacht’s insurance. However, it is also there to cover less serious damage that does not warrant an insurance claim like damages to sails. If there is no damage then we will refund the security deposit in the week following the charter. If there are any damages the value of these damages will be assessed and the balance of the security deposit refunded after these costs have been deducted.
