DREAM DAYSAILERS

TOFINOU RIVALS / MODERN

SAFFIER SE 33 UD

Saffier Yachts is the greatest challenger to the reign of Tofinou in the daysailing world. The IJmuiden yard now has eight designs between 21ft and 37ft. The investment and knowhow the Hennevanger brothers have put into the production facility really shows too – the vacuuminfused builds and finish quality are top class.

Saffier builds seaworthy designs, tests all new models thoroughly in the North Sea and ensures its yachts can be sailed easily single-handedly.

Launched in 2014, the Saffier Se 33 is a sporty design but with a practical self-draining cockpit and optional solid sprayhood, which help it handle most weather conditions. It has a fast underwater shape, a generous sailplan and a fixed carbon bowsprit. The extra-large cockpit features 2m benches and a folding transom and there is space enough for