The modern interpretation of a gaff cutter was built in 2001 to run the Transat Jacques Vabre Open 50 class, Etoile Horizon then participated in the Route du Rhum 2002 with Bob Escoffier and holds the SNSM record in its class.
Since then the boat has been completely refurbished and is operated as a charter yacht
ÉTOILE HORIZON may be a gaff cutter, but she takes full advantage of modern technology. Hi-tech sails combined with carbon blocks, winches and running rigging for maximum efficiency. Built in Cedar epoxy, the spars are surprisingly of aluminium, overall she is a bit heavier than a carbon hull/rig combination. But Etoile Horizon is still a fast cruising boat and one which doesnt disappoint, she can sail at 11 knots upwind and over 15 knots on a reach.
Naval Architect Patrick Balta
Hull length 15.25m
Draught 2.00m
Sail area 280m2
