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All about Alpa brand
The arrival in Europe in the early 1960s of the new technique for building hulls using a resin and fibreglass composite was the start of a new wave of shipyards run by young entrepreneurs.
Every country had its champions
Alpa was one of the forerunners in Italy.
Founded by Danilo Cattadori in 1956, Alpa earned its first stripes by producing highly attractive and well finished Flying Dutchmans.
This Olympic series attracted all the top sailors of the time.
Cattadori's meeting with the architect Van de Stadt, gave rise to the first successful Alpa, the ALPA 6.7.
This small 6 m 70 sloop, sturdily constructed from fibreglass, allowed a couple to indulge in the joys of coastal camping with almost monk-like simplicity.
This success was quickly followed by the introduction of the Alpa 9.5 and 11.5 cab versions.
These two versions are still popular for their ability to stay the course on their own with a free helm, when properly trimmed.
This balanced behaviour under sail and the Alpa's remarkable construction quality made it a hit throughout the 70s and 80s.
The purchasers of sailboats at the time, bought them to sail in...
This statement may make you smile today, but not when you realise that most modern cruisers are unfit for sailing in over 20 knots of wind.
For this reason, almost half of the Alpa yachts were ketch-rigged at the time, a rig which, while not the simplest, is certainly the one that has the most adjustment options.
Alpa: buy your future boat
From the very first models designed and created to the most recent, boatbuilder has a wide selection of seagoing pleasure craft for you to choose from. The boats of the range be divided into various different categories that continue to become ever more refined with the passing nautical seasons.
How to go about purchasing your new boat
Before acquiring your new boat, take the time to carefully examine what type of amateur sailor you are by considering some simple but useful criteria:
- The total budget for the purchase and maintenance of the boat
- The type of sailing and type of waters: coastal, open seas, mixed?
- Preferred uses: Fishing? Coastal sailing? River cruising? Watersports?
Looking for the perfect boat?
Impressed by the boats from the boatyard but none of the models offer exactly what you want as a seasoned sailor (or one in the making)? No need to panic! Band of Boats is here to help you. Whether you're on the lookout for a sea cruiser, a recreational fishing boat or simply a cabin cruiser, get ready to jump in with both feet and purchase your future new or used boat. We look forward to counting you amongst our community of passionate enthusiasts. Awaken the sailor sleeping inside you and prepare to write the first pages of your very own ship's log.