Croatian yacht debuts in Australia

The Croatian-built high performance Salona 44 cruiser has so many options available to a potential owner that it is more like a custom vessel than a production cruiser.

With options including a carbon fibre mast, foam cored bulkheads and furniture, three interior timber finishes and various keel configurations and a choice of standard or infusion hull lay up, the Salona 44 can be tuned up or down for serious racing or relaxed cruising as desired.

The yacht has been designed for sailing simplicity whether the owner wants to race competitively or cruise short-handed with family and friends.

The Salona is available in either three or four cabin layouts -- both of which feature a roomy saloon with a large galley and two heads with showers. The hand crafted timber interior guarantees a light and airy feel.

The president of Salona Yachts, Kresimir Secak, will be attending the Sydney International Boat Show for the yacht's launch.

Those who have sailed the Salona 44 say she is quick off the mark in light air but very steady as the breeze builds and easy to control in gusts and strong winds.

Two Salona 44 have already been delivered to Australian owners, One will be competing at the Hamilton Island Race Week and the other, optimised for IBC performance, will be a starter in this year's Sydney-Hobart race.

Visit salonayachts.com for details.