Zoe is a 2020 Dufour 520 Grand Large based at Marina di Portisco in Golfo Aranci, Sardinia—an ideal launchpad for exploring the crystalline waters and granite-studded coastline of the northeastern Tyrrhenian Sea. This 15-metre sailing yacht accommodates up to 12 guests across five cabins, making her equally suited to a multi-family adventure, a gathering of close friends, or a corporate retreat seeking something more authentic than a resort. Her three en-suite bathrooms and thoughtful layout ensure comfort and privacy, while her 74-horsepower engine and bow thruster provide the confidence to navigate both open waters and tight anchorages with ease.

A week aboard Zoe typically unfolds between the dramatic pink-granite islands of the Maddalena Archipelago and the quieter bays dotting the Costa Smeralda's eastern reaches. Days blend seamless sailing with leisurely exploration: mornings might see you gliding under full canvas toward hidden coves where the seabed remains visible beneath turquoise shallows, afternoons reserved for swimming, snorkelling, or simply drifting at anchor. The yacht's bimini and sprayhood provide welcome shelter from the Mediterranean sun, while the radio-CD system sets the mood during evening aperitivos in the cockpit. The voltage converter ensures all personal devices remain charged, and the bow thruster proves invaluable when manoeuvring into the smaller, more secluded anchorages that larger vessels cannot reach.

Golfo Aranci itself—a working fishing village with genuine character—offers authentic trattorias where daily catches become dinner, local Vermentino wines, and the unhurried rhythm of coastal Italian life. Whether your group seeks active exploration, pure relaxation, or a blend of both, Zoe's generous beam and well-appointed interior create a floating home base from which to savour Sardinia's most pristine waters. Picture your final evening: anchored in a private bay as the sun descends behind distant peaks, the crew gathered on deck with fresh seafood and local wine, the gentle lap of water the only sound.