A sailing yacht designed for space, comfort, and life aboard
I have prepared Najida's exterior so that we can truly live outside, for a long time and in peace. Whether sailing or at anchor, the deck layout, circulation and rest areas have been designed to offer space, avoid unnecessary constraints and allow everyone to naturally find their place.
The aim is not to impress with figures or volumes, but to offer outdoor spaces that are coherent, comfortable, and pleasant to use on a daily basis, in all situations encountered on a cruise.
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The cockpit
The cockpit is the true living space.
The two large rear benches allow for comfortable seating, with no overcrowding. The central table easily accommodates meals, briefings, or shared moments at sea. The helm station, accessible and open, naturally invites both young and old to participate in steering the yacht and discovering sailing.
This year, I also had two Fatboy pouffes specially made for Najida. They perfectly complement the cockpit's design and offer an ideal place for relaxation: reading, napping, a quiet moment at anchor, or simply unwinding after sailing. A simple, but highly appreciated, comfort that aligns with the boat's overall philosophy.
This outdoor space, secure and fluid, is particularly appreciated during the Family cruises, where everyone can naturally find their place without constraint.
Outdoor beds
I wanted to create genuine outdoor relaxation areas on board Najida, conceived as spaces in their own right, not just sunbathing spots. Two distinct zones allow for privacy, relaxation, or sharing a quiet moment, depending on your mood and the time of day.
The outdoor bed, located under the boom and measuring 160 x 200 cm, offers comfort equivalent to that of the indoor beds. Situated in a naturally sheltered area and able to be shaded by its canopy, it becomes a favourite spot for reading, napping, or simply resting, whether at anchor or during calm sailing. It's a place where one easily settles down, and from which it is often difficult to get up.
On the rooftop, a second large outdoor space, approximately 3 by 4 metres, is designed as a modular area. It can accommodate two large outdoor beds measuring 140 × 200 cm to enjoy the sun or relax, but it also naturally transforms into a true outdoor lounge. For pre-dinner drinks, at lunchtime, or at the end of the day, it is a welcoming space, ideal for gathering, chatting and fully enjoying the surroundings, without encroaching on other areas of the boat.
This rooftop is also becoming a prime spot during 100% women’s cruises, offering an intimate and serene setting to share sailing differently.
We had said it wasn't important...
The water is clear.
The swim is perfect.
Almost.
There's this smell.
Not the one with salt.
The other
The oil one
who recharges the batteries.
It’s a complete sensory experience…
The foredeck
The forward deck is one of those places you naturally adopt, without needing it to be explained. It's a privileged observation post, facing the sea, open to the horizon and the surrounding coastlines, where it's easy to take the time to watch and feel the sailing.
Installed at the front, with feet suspended and securely held by the stainless steel balcony, you enjoy a position that is both safe and very close to the elements. It is often from this spot that you first spot dolphins, birds hunting, or the sea's activity around the boat.
On a cruise, the watches traditionally kept on the bridge take on another dimension here. They become calmer, almost contemplative moments, where one watches over both the boat and its surroundings, simply carried by the movement and the silence of the sea.
Life aboard the sailboat Najida
Fishing and barbecue
When conditions allow, a line can be trailed while sailing. Fishing then becomes a momentary pleasure, with no particular expectations, simply complementing life on board. Whether it's a freshly caught fish or meat prepared on board, the essential remains the shared moment, a natural continuation of the sailing.
Najida's custom-made gas barbecue is, above all, a simple and convivial way to share meals all together.
It allows you to prepare both meat and fish, depending on your desires, supplies, and the pace of the cruise.
The veiled Najida
During certain voyages in the Aegean Sea, dolphins sometimes accompany the sailboat Najida for several minutes. These unexpected encounters are among the magical moments of life aboard.
Under normal conditions, the Najida cruises at an average of five and a half knots. She is equipped with classic sails in excellent condition – a genoa, staysail, and mainsail in very good order – complemented by a new asymmetric spinnaker of 174 m². This configuration allows for enjoyable, steady, and balanced sailing, without chasing pure performance.
The Najida is not a racing yacht, and it's important to be clear about that. It's a.
This way of sailing is also part of a responsible approach to the sea. Departure times and itineraries are, as far as possible, designed to favour sailing over the use of the engine. Sailing under canvas, enjoying the wind, moving forward without noise or unnecessary consumption are an integral part of the experience offered on board the Najida.
The boat's weight and its layout choices clearly reflect this philosophy: comfort, seaworthiness and smooth sailing are prioritised over maximum speed. Najida proceeds at her own pace, a pace consistent with cruising, respect for the environment and the pleasure of sailing together.
The Najida at anchor
At anchor, Najida fully reveals its character. It's often one of the most beautiful boats in the bay, due to its silhouette, its lines and its tranquil presence on the water.
The anchorages are carefully chosen, favouring calm, uncrowded, sometimes completely isolated spots as much as possible, in order to enjoy the location, the silence, and the slowing down of time.
Life then revolves around the sea. Two paddleboards, two canoes and kayaks, as well as snorkelling equipment, allow you to discover the surroundings at your own pace. A speargun is also available, used only in a strictly safe and supervised environment. The two bathing ladders – one at the stern, the other on the side – are deep, stable, and very reassuring, making swimming easy and comfortable for everyone. The rooftop, meanwhile, becomes a much-loved diving platform for children, always under supervision.
The dinghy provides easy access to the beach or coast, and coming and going is never a problem. This allows a natural transition from sea to shore, from activity to rest, in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. At anchor, life aboard Najida is simple, beautiful and deeply focused on the pleasure of being there.
Pretty walking holidays
Daily stops at anchor also offer the opportunity to go ashore and vary your pleasures. With the dinghy, it's easy to reach a beach, a small harbour or a coastal village to have lunch at the local tavern, have a drink at a beach bar or simply stroll along the shore.
These excursions also allow you to discover traditional villages, explore coastal paths, or replenish supplies when necessary. They fit naturally into the rhythm of the cruise, without constraint, alternating between sailing, time on board, and time spent ashore.
On the Najida, days are lived outdoors, to the rhythm of sailing and stops, with respect for the sea, so that simple pleasures become a successful holiday.
These spaces take on their full meaning in the context of
Private sailing cruises with skipper proposed from Athens.
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Let's build your next cruise together. jm@najida.com – WhatsApp: +336 17 34 75 27