PAOLA (Bali 4.1)
2019 · 12.1 m · 6 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12.1m · 2019 · Catamaran
What KateBot thinks
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Who it suits PAOLA is ideal for larger groups or multi-family holidays seeking comfort over technical sailing, the 6 cabins sleep 10, and the catamaran's stability and twin-engine setup mean less faffing with sails. If you're flying from North America or continental Europe to a Caribbean or Mediterranean base, this boat punches well above its weight for relaxed cruising.
Standout features The flybridge is a genuine bonus on a 12m cat, giving you extra social space and shade; throw in solar panels and an inverter, and you're looking at surprisingly efficient power management for extended anchoring. Electric winches and a lazy bag make sail handling genuinely effortless, perfect if your crew includes non-sailors or anyone who values ease over athleticism.
Value proposition At €4,000 deposit with solid 2019 build quality, PAOLA offers reasonable bang for buck if you're splitting costs across 8, 10 people. The spec list (autopilot, chart plotter, dinghy included) means you're not nickel-and-dimed for essentials, and Helm Yachting's reputation suggests decent operational standards.
One honest note At 12.1m, she's compact for 10 berths, some cabins will feel snug, so manage expectations with your group beforehand. Also, we don't have the charter base location here, so check transfer times from your nearest international airport before booking.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
If you're planning a yacht charter from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2026 season so far, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Cala Junco appeared on 62% of trips, Porto di Levante on 57%, Santa Marina Salina on 51% and Stromboli Porto on 50%. Porto di Levante was the most common first night at 34% and last night at 16%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 53% of trips, and 92% fell in the Aeolian islands destination group.
We can help you work through a charter route from Aeolian islands: Portorosa, Capo d'Orlando, Milazzo, Tropea and Reggio Calabria for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
- Cala Junco62%
- Porto di Levante57%
- Santa Marina Salina51%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Capo d'Orlando Marina
Based at Capo d'Orlando Marina, Italy . PAOLA is operated by Helm Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Capo d'Orlando Marina · Italy
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence and VHF certificate are required. Italian operators ask for a sailing CV; conditions are stricter in the Aeolian Islands than on the mainland.
- Security deposit
- €4,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to Italy
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Amalfi Coast: Salerno, Capri, Procida bases. Naples is the main hub; train link to the marinas.
Sardinia north coast: Cala dei Sardi, Cannigione, Porto Cervo bases.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Daily flights from London and Rome.
Possible routes
Italy · west coast & islands
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Amalfi Coast
Spectacular but anchorages crowd in July-August. Book restaurant moorings ahead.
1Salerno
2Amalfi
3Positano
4Capri
5Procida
Sardinia & La Maddalena
Turquoise water and granite islands. Two-country tick (Italy + Corsica/France) without long sails.
1Olbia
2Maddalena
3Caprera
4Bonifacio
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