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History of the sloop
Sloop comes from the Dutch word sloep meaning rowboat in English. The French form is sloup which was gradually gave way to sloop. From their first appearance during the Middle Ages right up until the First World War, sloops of 5 to 8 metres were used as tender boats for all tall ships. Then, equipped with some extra canvas and considerably reinforced, they became swift and manoeuvrable fishing boats. Finally, little by little, thanks to their easy handling, sloops evolved into the ideal boats for pleasure boating or racing.
Sloops: popular sailing boats
Jeanneau's Sun Odyssey range is famous among sloops for its performance and high quality. The Océanis 411 from Bénéteau is perfect for any family expedition or ocean cruising. As for the Dufour 425 Grand Large, a guarantee of quality, it is well-balanced and doesn't heel much when close-hauled.
Sloops are very popular with sailing enthusiasts for their manoeuvrability and ease of navigation. Treat yourself to this sailboat among our ads for new or used sloops on Band of Boats and set sail for adventure.