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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 — Greece A sailing yacht should be judged first on her lines, and the Sun Odyssey 440 holds up to that scrutiny: a long, taut profile, details drawn to disappear rather than announce themselves, and a hull shaped as much for pace as for looks. She is a yacht that rewards a real breeze rather than merely tolerating it. Below, four cabins each fitted with a double bed, accommodating up to ten guests. The layout keeps the interior volume where it counts, with the accommodation distributed rather than concentrated — useful when several couples or a family group share the same itinerary. Her cruising ground is Greece, which suits her temperament. The Cyclades and the Saronic reward a yacht that can make a comfortable passage under sail in the afternoon meltemi and still slip into a quiet bay by evening. Expect the day to be organised around the wind rather than the engine. Onboard, a professional crew handles the sailing, the provisioning and the anchorages, so guests keep the pleasure of the passage without the logistics. Straightforward, well-judged sailing in one of the Mediterranean's finest archipelagos.