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Different ways to sail. One Dufour 39.
11 June 2026
There are as many ways to sail as there are sailors.
Some enjoy going out for a few hours over a weekend. Others enjoy lining up on a starting line.
Some dream of heading north to the Far North. Others of spending a summer between the Balearics, Corsica or Greece.
The Dufour 39 was designed to suit this diversity of sailing programmes, adapting to your own way of sailing.
For weekend outings
A few friends on board, a day sailing along the coast, a two or three-day escape…
With its 2-cabin version, the Dufour 39 offers:
- Generous storage spaces
- Easy movement throughout the boat
An ideal configuration for owners who prioritise everyday comfort and short-handed sailing.
Combined with the Ocean Pack, featuring:
- A large overlapping genoa
- Four winches for handling manoeuvres from the cockpit
It offers a natural balance between ease of use and sailing pleasure.
For those who want to race
Some enjoy sailing simply, while others take pleasure in the pursuit of performance.
For crews who regularly take part in coastal regattas or events, the Performance Pack includes equipment dedicated to more performance-oriented sailing:
- Six winches, allowing every crew member to take part in manoeuvres
- A mainsheet track for greater trimming precision
- An offshore square-top mainsail
Everything needed to make the most of the boat’s sailing qualities.
For longer journeys
A cruise to Ireland or Norway. A crossing of the Bay of Biscay towards the Spanish or Portuguese coast. As distances increase, needs evolve.
The Horizon Pack includes:
- A fully enclosed cockpit for better protection from the elements
- A swim platform
- Inside, one of the forward storage spaces can be transformed into a dedicated watch station with a desk open to the saloon
A solution designed for those who spend more time at sea and wish to maintain a constant connection with their navigation, even from inside the boat.
For life under the Mediterranean sun
The Mediterranean invites a different rhythm: anchorages, swimming, diving, meals outdoors…
In this programme, the Dufour 39 fully reveals its “Life Outdoors” dimension.
The Adventure Pack notably adds:
- A sprayhood with handrails
- An outdoor audio system
- The cockpit galley with plancha an sink, which has become a Dufour signature and turns every stop into a moment of sharing
- For the sunniest regions, the hard top provides effective protection while preserving the openness to the outdoors
For diving and watersports enthusiasts
Because these activities require specific adaptations, the Dufour 39 allows one of its storage areas to be converted into a separate shower room.
A configuration particularly appreciated for:
- Rinsing equipment and wetsuits
- Storing and drying wet gear
- Improving comfort on board after a day spent in the water
The kind of detail that makes all the difference during intensive use.
A boat that adapts to your programme
