ACY Yachts Partners with SailTime to Bring Award-Winning Dufour Yachts to SailTime’s Fleet Network
March 10, 2026
ACY Yachts, one of the largest Dufour dealers in the world, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with SailTime to introduce Dufour sailboats into SailTime’s expanding North American fleet.
This partnership reflects ACY Yachts’ continued commitment to growing access to premium sailing experiences while supporting innovative ownership and membership models. Through this collaboration, select Dufour models will be integrated into SailTime’s professionally managed programs across its expanding network of bases.
As SailTime accelerates its North American growth, ACY Yachts will serve as a key supply partner, delivering Dufour’s performance-driven cruising sailboats to meet increasing demand for high-quality, versatile sailing platforms. The collaboration strengthens both organizations’ ability to provide sailors and owners with access to modern, well-equipped yachts supported by experienced operational teams.
“Dufour sailboats represent an exceptional balance of performance, craftsmanship, and onboard comfort,” said Chris Bent, President, ACY YACHTS, “Partnering with SailTime allows us to introduce more sailors to the Dufour experience while supporting owners with a professionally managed pathway into structured sailing programs.”
Dufour yachts have experienced sustained international success, particularly throughout Europe and North America, recognized for their structural integrity, intelligent layouts, and refined sailing performance. Their ease of handling and modern design make them ideally suited for shared-use programs while maintaining the elevated experience today’s sailors
expect.
This collaboration also reinforces ACY Yachts’ broader strategy of expanding distribution channels and supporting flexible ownership solutions. With extensive expertise in both retail yacht sales and charter-focused management through its Business Yacht Ownership® program, ACY Yachts brings decades of operational insight to the partnership.
Through this initiative, both organizations maintain their commitment to operational excellence, safety, and client satisfaction—ensuring owners and members alike benefit from respected global yacht builders supported by professional management.
