Disco Inferno, Bordeaux 60

Disco Inferno 3 moored in Cannes, France

DIY Charters is run by Matt & Lizzie Abbiss.

"When creating Disco Inferno we knew we wanted to make it something special, something for people to remember & something that stood out amongst the rest. Over the last 6 years, we have managed to do that, we are the most competitive charter boat on the circuit for groups & individuals. 2007/8 Sees the arrival of Disco Inferno 3, a Bordeaux60 from CNB, so we're taking the experience on to the next level and now providing a BIG Boat Experience."

Disco Inferno 3

Bordeaux 60

Disco Inferno 3 is the first of a new production build from CNB, BX60. This boat is a honey, built by CNB in France and designed by one of the worlds leading yacht designers, Philippe Briand, she is the ultimate combination of comfort and speed.

Her tall rig and deep bulb keel power her along at amazing speeds while her luxurious modern interior with a huge saloon area and three large guest cabins make her a joy to be on for a fantastic cruising holiday. Picture yourself diving into perfect clear water from her large teak bathing platform, sipping sundowners in the spacious cockpit or sunbathing on her vast teak decks.

Disco 2 Antigua 2006

For The Racers

The concept of the Bordeaux 60 was for a fast-cruiser and that is exactly what Briand designed, however we have built Disco Inferno 3 with a more cruiser-racer feel to it. It will cruise fantastically and have all the mod cons for ultimate luxury aboard but we want to race as well and for us there is no point to racing unless you are in with a shout and have the best possible tool.

Disco Inferno 3 has been carefully modified for racing. She has masthead spinnakers for CSA (Caribbean) and IRC optimization, which has very low penalties for extra spinnaker area and height of hoist plus length of pole, we went for as much as possible here, we have gone for the biggest kite, measuring in at a whopping 275sqm a whole 50sqm bigger than the design fractional kites - all good stuff. Her genoas are specified at 108% of J which basically makes them non-overlapping, another thing loved by the rating rule. Her North Sails Carbon/Spectra mainsail and Genoa weigh in at 30% lighter than a standard sail for this boat.

We have a Carbon Park Avenue boom, an oversized carbon spinnaker pole and very sexy carbon steering wheels, the winches were up-rated for faster tacking and trimming, the keel faired to the designer’s templates, the antifoul sprayed on and faired for that little bit of extra speed. It doesn’t stop there; our secret weapon that doesn’t cost anything on the rating is the brand new B&G H3000 instrument system. This is a no compromise racing instrument set, we have the Hercules Performance package with Gyro compass linked to the B&G Racevision 2 wireless tactical computer, this is fully loaded with all the boats performance data and with the information flow managed via the Gyro it gives real time figures to the helmsman and trimmers, this allows them to accurately gauge the boats performance and how they are sailing compared to what the boat is capable of, very scary stuff for all trimmers as the numbers never lie and these are displayed on the great big 30/30 displays on the mast, target speed and actual speed one above the other, no hiding for anyone. With all this go faster gear and Matt & Lizzie’s vast experience of making yachts go fast you are guaranteed the best tool possible for your regatta campaign, all this top kit ensures we will be competing with the best out on the race course on Disco Inferno 3.

Have a look at our Hall of Fame & Trophy Cabinet from Disco Inferno 2.

Disco 2 Heineken 2007

Racing Charter on Disco Inferno 3

Individuals & Groups

Our aim is to bring a group of individuals together and make them into a competitive, competent racing crew. Disco appeals to those people who want to take part in some of the best regattas in the World. Some of our guests race their own boats at home, some are part of competitive race campaigns on the Solent, some have owned their own cruising boat and some just fancy giving yacht racing a go. The one thing that they all have in common is that they all want to race and have a great time doing it. We are lucky in having such a mix of crew that not only do we attract very experienced racers that will not be disappointed with the level of sailing or the competence of the team but with such a large crew (16 usually) if you are a novice there is always a place for you, someone is going to watch over you and help you through the days on the water and the benefit in having the good guys on is that you get a proper experience and a real opportunity to learn. We have probably the highest percentage of returning guests in the business and it’s these die hard Discoers that help us make the team a winning one.
Everyone is welcome to join the Disco team, experienced or novice, coming by yourself or with a group, you will have a blast!

Whole Boat Charter

Having spent 7 years organising regattas, we realise that everybody is after their own type of regatta. On Disco Inferno we have adapted to this demand for flexibility and are now offering 3 different ways of enjoying a regatta with your friends or your race crew. What’s important is that you enjoy your regatta and race in a way that you want to, ultra competitive or just for fun, we have the package for you.
We have devised the following options;
Cruising – Loads of fun & not much sweat or stress! Bring up to 6 guests. Cruising Sails Only (Main & Genoa on furler, NO spinnaker). Accommodation for all guests onboard and opportunities for evening meals onboard and a real pampered relaxed regatta experience. No racing experience necessary.
Performance Cruising - 8 -10 Guests. Performance Cruising Sails, genoa on furler and asymmetric spinnaker tacked to the bow and launched from the sock. Accommodation for 6 onboard, some racing experience in the crew is preferable as hoisting, dropping and gybing the spinnaker can be hard work. If you want to party all night but still sail fast then this is for you and your crew.
Racing – Up to 12 guests. Racing Sails, 3DL Genoas & Masthead SYM Spinnakers. No furlers, no spin socks and No Accommodation onboard available, boat in complete race trim and ready to fly round the course. We supply 4 race crew in total to help you get to grips with the boat and get us moving as fast as possible. Racing experience essential and if you want to be competitive, an energetic/fit crew is needed to operate the boat efficiently.

If none of these suggestions suit what you are looking for, then please contact your broker and tell them what you would like and we will create that regatta for you.

Disco Inferno 3, now appearing at the world’s top Regattas; Grenada Sailing Festival, Heineken Regatta, Rolex Cup, BVI Spring Regatta, Antigua Race Week, Rolex Giraglia, Copa Del Rey, Maxi Worlds, Les Voiles De Saint-Tropez.

Disco 3 moored in Cannes

Accommodation

Disco Inferno can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins

The master cabin has a king bed, ensuite shower, heads, and a separate full height walk in dressing room plus CD stereo.
The two large aft guest cabins can be made up as either double beds or twin beds, both cabins have their own ensuite shower & heads.

Disco Inferno is fully air-conditioned throughout.

Crew have a separate companionway & heads

Deck & Systems

Air-conditioned fully
Hot & Cold Water Deck shower
BBQ
Hydraulic Swim Platform
Carbon steering wheels
Harken Winches (electric 2 speed)
Garage for watersports equipment
B&G Hercules 3000 instrumentation with performance package & Race Vision 2 (wireless navigation tablet computer)
Raymarine radar chart plotters in saloon and cockpit
Autopilot
Sprayhood and bimini
Fridge, freezer, wine cooler & ice-maker
4 ring electric cooker with oven & grill
Microwave oven
Voltage 220 with European plug sockets

For The Racers

 

Disco 3 Saloon

 

DI2 Hall of Fame

2007

3rd in Class - Heineken Regatta, St Maarten

2006

3rd in Class - Les Voiles De Saint-Tropez

Line Honours, 3rd in Class, 3rd Overall - JOG Race, Cowes - Weymouth

3rd in Class, Best Crewed Charter Boat - Antigua Sailing Week

2nd in Class - Heineken Regatta, StMartin

2nd in Class, Best Dressed Crew - Grenada Sailing Festival

2005

Line Honours - ARC Europe, Leg Two, Bermuda - Azores

3rd in Class - ARC Europe, Leg One, Antigua - Bermuda

2nd in Class, Best Crewed Charter Boat - Antigua Sailing Week

3rd in Class - Grenada Sailing Festival

2004

2nd Overall & on the water - RAC2004, transatlantic

2nd in Class, 4th in Group, 6th Overall - Round the Island, UK

3rd in Class, 3rd in Group, Best Crewed Charter Yacht - Antigua Sailing Week

2nd in Class - Heineken Regatta, St Martin

1st in Class & Overall - Grenada Sailing Festival

2003

2nd in Class - Round the Island, UK

4th in Class - Antigua Sailing Week

The Trophy Cabinet

Prizegiving Photos - The Winning Teams

Prizegiving Photos - The Winning Team

 

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