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HELIA 44 — Fountaine Pajot, 2018 · Zanzibar A 13.11m (43ft) sailing catamaran from Fountaine Pajot, launched in 2018 and based in Zanzibar. The Helia 44 is one of the yard's most widely recognised designs, and the reason is straightforward: a catamaran of this size gives you the deck space, stability and shallow draught that a monohull of equivalent length simply cannot: exactly what the reefs, sandbanks and turquoise shelves off Zanzibar and the surrounding archipelago call for. Accommodation is arranged across six cabins for up to ten guests, with the detailed bed configuration available on request — worth discussing early, as the layout can be matched to how your group actually travels, whether that is a single family, several couples, or a mix of both. Life aboard a Helia unfolds outdoors. The cockpit sits level with the saloon, so the two spaces read as one from morning coffee onward, and the trampolines forward remain the most sought-after position on board once the sails are up. Under crew, the sailing itself becomes something you watch rather than manage. Available for charter with crew in Zanzibar. We are happy to talk through routing, timing and the layout that suits your party best.