SunFast 3200
Cruiser-racer
9.85 m
A small offshore racing yacht, fast and seaworthy. The boat on which I began club racing with CVA.
Boats
This selection features boats David COLL has sailed, from racing yachts to delivery boats. It illustrates his experience rather than boats offered for charter or a fleet he owns. His wider sailing background covers more than 22 different types of boat, beyond the individual vessels described on this page.
The boats that taught me
SunFast 40
Offshore racing yacht
12.19 m
An offshore racing machine. My first Bay of Biscay in force 7 and four-metre seas.
First Class 8
Mini offshore racer
8.0 m
A Mini racing yacht, alone on board, 100 miles offshore. The boat that taught me solitude at sea.
Swan 48
Offshore cruising yacht
14.63 m
A classic large cruiser-racer. Hendaye–Brest return, Vigo–Lisbon–Málaga, C2P and England. Hundreds of miles at sea.
Prototype Rubis 45
Racing yacht / prototype
14.0 m
A lively, demanding racing prototype. Racing on Arcachon Bay since 2023.
Tofinou 7.9
Luxury dayboat
7.9 m
An iconic luxury dayboat of Arcachon Bay. Customer demonstrations, sea trials and races with AC Yachting.
Beacher
RIB / dayboat
None m
Maintenance, manoeuvres and customer deliveries for AC Yachting.
Océanis 35
Cruising yacht
10.45 m
A versatile cruiser. 790 miles in 21 days from Vigo to Málaga as skipper, with five crew rotating.
J/24
One-design racing yacht
7.32 m
A one-design racing keelboat, close to the water. 2025–2026 campaign with CVA and CVB.
First 24
Racing / cruising yacht
7.3 m
Club cruises and races with QVNAM, 2025 season.
First Class 8
Mini offshore racer
8.0 m
My boat for the wildest adventures. Racing, solo sailing and offshore training.
Surprise
Racing / training yacht
7.6 m
A classic training and racing yacht. Versatile, lively and ideal for learning and local racing.
Grand Surprise
Racing / cruising yacht
9.6 m
The Surprise’s larger sibling. More accommodation, still sporty, ideal for crewed coastal racing.
590
Sailing yacht
None m
Sailing on Arcachon Bay and along the Atlantic coast.
Traditional pinasse
Traditional sailing boat
None m
An emblematic boat of Arcachon Bay. Lug sail, clinker-built hull and living maritime heritage.
Hobie 16
Sport catamaran
5.18 m
The world’s most popular sport catamaran. Fast, lively sailing on the bay.
Hobie 15
Sport catamaran
4.7 m
A compact, lively catamaran, ideal for solo or double-handed sailing on the bay.
Hobie 18
Sport catamaran
5.49 m
The large Hobie catamaran. Powerful, fast and built for lively conditions.
747
Sailing yacht
None m
Sailing on Arcachon Bay and along the Atlantic coast.