Congratulations to the GS44 “WindWhisper,” winner of the 2024 ORC Worlds hosted by NYYC in Newport RI!

Designed by Matteo Polli, a designer renowned for his high-performance hull lines, the Grand Soleil 44 Performance completes the Performance range by showing a well-balanced relationship between size and performance. The Grand Soleil 44 Performance is available in two models. The first, the Performance model, has a sail plan and deck setup that allows you to sail easily and simply, and the layout is designed for those looking for performance and comfort, with attention to detail that allows elegance and improved navigation.

The second, the Race version, has a competitive character and identity. Both versions ooze the timeless style and elegance that are the hallmarks of the entire Grand Soleil range. On the interior, the 44 offers a spacious 3-cabin/2-head layout that includes an island berth in the owners’ cabin, and enclosed shower in each head.

The volume of the hull has been designed to offer maximum comfort. The interior spaces have a sense of freedom and practicality often found in larger yachts, with a layout that guarantees privacy even with many guests on board.

The Grand Soleil 44 Performance is the proof that performance doesn’t need to sacrifice comfort at all, thanks to large and beautiful interior spaces, amplified by the brightness that filters through the windows of the hull and the deck. The GS 44 has a racing soul that it doesn’t want to hide. The design goal was clear from the start: to create the right balance between design and performance even for less experienced owners.

 

• LOA: 44’ without sprit
• Beam: 14’
• Draft: 8.5’ std (optional 7.8’ or 9.2’)
• Displacement: 20,600 lbs.