FIRST LAUGH

Dufour 37 — Croatia Dufour continues to refine its cruising range, and the 37 is a clear expression of that ongoing work. The hull is built using an infusion process, with a rounded base section that improves the way the yacht carries herself under sail while noticeably cutting down interior noise — a detail you appreciate most on a long downwind leg through the Dalmatian channels, when the only sound below is water running along the topsides. Aft, the cockpit is organised around a single rudder and twin helms, leaving the centre clear. The benches fold away to open circulation towards the bathing platform, so moving from the shade of the cockpit to the water takes a few steps rather than a manoeuvre. Forward, the bowsprit follows the design already seen on the Dufour 470. Below, three cabins each fitted with a double bed accommodate up to eight guests — a straightforward, well-balanced layout for families or two or three couples sailing together. Croatia suits this yacht particularly well: short hops between islands, sheltered anchorages, and a coastline that rewards a boat easy to handle and quick to get underway.