Overview
About this vessel
AIZU is a high-performance sailing yacht designed with sailing performance at the core and a configuration that works exceptionally well for both private cruising and charter. Delivered in 1989 by the respected French yard Tréhard Marine in Antibes, she was conceived as a serious blue-water cruiser with the strength, balance and speed to cross oceans comfortably, while still being practical in shallow cruising grounds.
From the drawing boards of Gilles Vaton, AIZU carries clean lines and a powerful sailing plan that rewards active owners. She is fast under sail, stable offshore and confidence-inspiring on long passages. One of her defining features is the retractable centreboard keel, allowing her draft to reduce to around 2.3m for easy access to shallow anchorages like the Bahamas, while extending deep for proper upwind performance and stability at sea. It's a setup that gives real flexibility without compromise.
AIZU's design translates naturally to charter use. Four equal double staterooms suit groups of friends or families, while her shallow draft opens up shallow-water destinations typically reserved for charter catamarans, all while offering far superior offshore capability and seaworthiness. This versatility makes AIZU an attractive option for buyers considering charter as part of their ownership model, with real potential to offset running costs through charter activity.
