Southampton, UK - B&G^®, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, today announced a new partnership with Dufour Yachts, one of the major sailboat manufacturers worldwide. For over 60 years, Dufour have been designing and building innovative, high-performance sailing boats, synonymous with swift, joyful sailing and beautiful lines, but behind their gleaming finish they offer an exceptionally stable and comfortable yacht that makes the perfect companion for any cruising sailor. This new partnership means B&G will be the preferred electronics supplier across Dufour Yachts’ fleet of 32 to 61 foot sailing boats. 

Moving forward all Dufour sailing boats will be equipped with the ultimate B&G sailing technology, as standard factory fit. Every yacht owner has different priorities and sailing aspirations so there will be a suite of electronics options for owners to choose from including the Zeus™ 3S multi-touch sailing chartplotter, the Nemesis™ intelligent sailing data display, as well as Triton² instrument and autopilot systems. Each new model is designed with both pleasure and serenity in mind, meaning Dufour yachts are the perfect choice for cruising sailors. The partnership with B&G means that Dufour owners will now benefit from the best marine electronics, offering the latest innovations, designed to enhance a passion for sailing. 

“We are extremely excited to announce our collaboration with Dufour Yachts,” said Ton de Winter, president EMEA at Navico Group. “B&G has been at the forefront of sailing innovation for over 50 years and like Dufour we strive to enhance sailing experiences. Our broad portfolio caters to all types of sailing, whether you are seeking the thrill of the next race, or the tranquillity of a day cruising. We are looking forward to collaborating with the Dufour team as we embark on a long and successful partnership.” 

Romain Motteau, deputy CEO of Dufour Yachts commented, “We are very pleased to start a new collaboration with B&G, a worldwide reference in terms of marine electronics. Attention to detail, quality and innovation has always been in the DNA of Dufour yachts and B&G will compliment this perfectly. This new partnership will enable us to better fulfil the requirements of our owners, sailing all over the world.”