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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (7 aboard · 45 not)
- Heating
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit cushions
- Water maker
- Chart plotter
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Air condition
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Electric toilet
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Sporty day-sailer The Pogo 12.5 is a nimble, fun racing pedigree yacht that suits experienced sailors or confident intermediate crews looking for spirited sailing rather than pure comfort. She's genuinely built for performance, not a floating hotel, so your group needs to appreciate responsive handling and a bit of athleticism on deck.
Notable strengths The gennaker and spinnaker combo give you real versatility in varying winds, while the water maker is genuinely useful for longer charters. At 12.5 metres with 3 cabins sleeping 8, she packs reasonable accommodation for a compact boat, and heating means shoulder-season sailing is viable in cooler European waters.
Fair value proposition A 2016 Pogo at this size offers punchy sailing without the premium price tag of newer models, you're paying for character and capability, not latest-generation toys. The €5,000 deposit is reasonable and reflects a sensible operator approach.
One real consideration The cabins will feel snug when fully crewed, and a Pogo's racing DNA means she's less forgiving in a sloppy sea than a cruising-focused yacht. If your group includes non-sailors or seasickness-prone members, you might find this boat demands more concentration than relaxation.
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The marina & destination
Based at La Rochelle, in La Rochelle, France. Purple Rain is operated by Open Sail.
La Rochelle sits at the gateway to the Bay of Biscay and offers immediate access to the Ile de Re and Ile d'Oleron, two classic Atlantic island cruising grounds lying just 15-20nm west; week one typically involves sheltered anchorages, oyster farms, and small fishing villages across these islands with generally moderate westerlies. The marina also puts you within striking distance of the Pertuis d'Antioche passage and the Charente estuary to the south, making it ideal for mixed-weather cruising between protected waters and open coastline. As a major French Atlantic port with good provisioning and repair facilities, La Rochelle serves well for both bareboat and flotilla charters seeking accessible sailing in variable conditions.
Frequently asked questions
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