Douce France unique in the world
Step on board and she'll set sail
The cruise can become a dream
For the magic is there
In Flavors, new islands, space and sea
Relax in the comfort of elegance and performance
Magic and security in a boat of great distinction.
Designed
and built as a small cruiseliner to take you and your guests on a trip to remember. She
offers you the space and comfort of luxury, cabins, with the option of first class. The
same attention to safety and reliability expected from a cruiseliner. With
state-of-the-art equipment keeping her on course. Refinement and elegance make her a boat
of exception. "This is not a yacht but a cruiseliner". Relax, secure in
the hands of experienced captain and crew...we will take you wherever you wish, even
around the world!
Designed for circumnavigating the world, Douce France schooner sail plan is powerful
enough to maintain high average speeds in comfortable cruising conditions. Our catamaran
is characterized by 138' fine hulls and eight shallow - drafted keels. She has a moderate
overall beam to lighten the loads in rigging and sails thereby reduce the weight of the
boat. Douce France was launched in September 1998.
Founded in 1983, the agency Marc Van Peteghem & Vincent Lauriot-Prévost rapidly
gained a reputation for the design of racing and cruising multihulls. Florence Arthaud,
Eric Tabarly Laurent Bourgnon, Olivier de Kersauson, Lionel Péan and Philippe Poupon are
among the well-known skippers who have placed their trust in us to design their racing
machines.
And some of the largest boat builders in France have commissioned us to design their
cruising catamarans. Using Unigraphics for CAD, a velocity prediction program (\TPP) and
software to optimize hydrodynamic profiles for rudders and keels, the agency' is
perfectly' equipped for research and high technology in the domain of naval architecture.
Pure lines and the finest wood... Douce France's interior is the essence of sobriety
and elegance. The sycamore-lined suites provide a discreet setting for delicate
watercolors, glass decor and richly-woven kilim rugs. With light filtering through wooden
shades, mahogany and rosewood furniture bring out an air of colonial charm.
Anne and Hal Borns III on the aft salon terrace
On the coach roof, the pilot cockpit with steering and all handling offers the crew 360
visibility.
Under the flying bridge, the lower deck with exterior table provides a terrace for the
interior saloon,
where guests may enjoy panoramic views.
sailing off-shore in Antigua
The boat offers six suites, each with en-suite toilets and bathrooms. The crew members
have separate accommodations in the forepeak. Douce France is more than a cruising boat.
Her design is such that passengers may enjoy the comfort of a small ship as well as the
ease and freedom of a boat with its own unique character.
Equipment & Toys
18'Tender Boston Whaler Dauntless
14' Zodiac Rib
10' Zodiac
Bombardier Jet ski
Rowing boat
Fishing Gear & Snorkeling Equipment
Water-skis
Windsurfing
Phone and fax
Stereo CD system
Color TV
VCR and Library
Scuba Diving Available
7 tanks, 6 BC's onboard
