Community Spotlight
This year’s #MyBoatAndI2025 photo challenge soared to new heights: for the first time, winners were selected by public vote!
Fountaine Pajot catamarans owners, enthusiasts, and crew—many of you joined in, sharing favourite shots and fueling this great edition to life. Your images beautifully embodied the Fountaine Pajot spirit: pure freedom, shared joys, stunning views, and cherished memories from catamaran life worldwide.
Winners Revealed
After weeks of voting and deliberation, discover the 7 winners and 2 special mentions of the 2025 edition. Big cheers to the winners, plus sincere bravo to all who entered—their photos brimmed with top-notch variety and flair.
Your submissions lit up the Fountaine Pajot network, underscoring tight ties to ocean life and those trusty catamarans, packed with passion, meetings, and bold escapades everywhere.
1. Ollie on board Isla 40 My Tim
Ollie of @Ollie_Ares_Sailing shared a lovely shot of his sailing time in Greece.
2. Dimitris Petikidis and Georgia on board their Saona 47 catamaran Alegria
Dimitri of @alegria_fp47 took a great drone shot of their yacht in a lovely greek bay.
3. Messinia Yachts on board their Saona 47
Yet again, this great shot is taken in Greece! Massinia Yachts @messinia_yachts is based in Kalamata and offer cruises on board their Saona 47 catamaran.
4. Erdem and crew on board their Lipari 41
On their Lipari 41, this Turkish crew @sailinkas opens up the thrill of sailing and the Mediterranean’s stunning vistas to charter guests.
Drone captures and sky-high photos vividly highlight the allure: crystal-clear seas, pristine wilderness, and serene spots tailor-made for a Fountaine Pajot catamaran. Kudos to @sailinkas for this breathtaking bird’s-eye perspective and their impressive fourth-place finish in the challenge!
5. Victoria Karalyunets on board an Elba 45
Victoria of @bellavitaklab chartered this Elba 45 catamaran in the Italian waters of Ventotene, not far from the coats of Naples. This video captures the pure essence of chill time and fresh escapades, drawing viewers into the laid-back excitement of life aboard a Fountaine Pajot catamaran.
6. Charter Isla 40 Scarlet Ibis
This Isla 40 catamaran thrives as a charter vessel, inviting groups to embrace the Fountaine Pajot lifestyle amid stunning tropical surroundings. This video is filmed in the Caribbean, and the boat @sailingthecarletibis is based in the British Virgin Islands.
7. Catherine and Stéphane on board their Saona 47 Ile de Rey
These French sailors split time between France, Bahamas, Belize, and now the U.S. coastline, with photos capturing their free-spirited exploration, tropical stops, and Fountaine Pajot community vibe. Follow them on @ile_de_rey
8. Special mention to Elba 45 @stargazeradventures
Nestled between the U.S. and Bahamas, this crew chronicles their seafaring life month by month, spotlighting breathtaking seascapes along the way. Their luminous, tranquil photos won over the judges, blending sailing’s wild freedom with family cruising’s calm—raw, genuine frames that nail the Fountaine Pajot essence of adventure meets peace.
9. Special mention to Aura 51 Alizée
The second special mention in #MyBoatAndI2025 goes to Scott Sechrest, owner of the Aura 51 Alizée, delivered last July. U.S.-based Scott embarked on an epic European voyage, now cruising between Portugal and Spain. His photo nails the thrill of those inaugural moments at sea—pure excitement, freedom, and new horizons aboard a Fountaine Pajot.
10. Special mention to Tanna 47 Intuition
Fountaine Pajot’s third special mention goes to @sailing_intuition on their Tanna 47 for an inspiring photo series. Switzerland-based and cruising Greece, their shots glow with sea life.
