YELLOW BIRD V (Excess 11 (6 cab.))
2024 · 11.3 m · 6 cabins · 10 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
11.3m · 2024 · Catamaran
About the Excess 11
- Naval architect
- VPLP Design
- Interior designer
- Nauta Design
- Launched
- 2020
- Hull type
- Catamaran
Video: EXCESS Catamarans on YouTubeExcess 11 at excess-catamarans.com
What KateBot thinks
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Perfect for groups Yellow Bird V sleeps ten across six cabins, making it ideal for larger parties or multi-family charters who want to share costs and enjoy a catamaran's stable platform without feeling cramped. The 2024 build means everything is modern and reliable, with minimal teething problems.
Well-equipped cruiser This Excess 11 comes loaded with genuinely useful features, solar panels and a water maker mean you're self-sufficient offshore, the autopilot reduces fatigue on longer passages, and the swimming platform with dinghy opens up anchorages properly. Cockpit speakers and a sprayhood keep everyone comfortable on deck.
No deposit required The zero deposit is refreshingly straightforward, removing friction at booking and leaving more budget for provisioning, fuel, or activities, a genuine plus if you're coordinating travel from overseas.
Base location unclear We can't see where Y Knot Yachting operates this yacht, so we can't comment on airport access, crew handover logistics, or local sailing conditions. Before committing, confirm the base location and factor in your international travel time, some Caribbean bases suit transatlantic flyers, others don't.
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Where Charters Went
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Bay of Kotor during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Bigova appeared on 55% of trips, Budva on 42% and Uvala Meljine on 23%. Bigova and Kotor Cruise Pirs shared the first-night lead at 20%, while Kotor Cruise Pirs led last nights at 21%. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 20 nm on 78% of trips.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Bay of Kotor for this type of boat.
- Bigova55%
- Budva42%
- Uvala Meljine23%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
Based at Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas, France . YELLOW BIRD V is operated by Y Knot Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- 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 France
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes
France · French Riviera and Corsica
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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