This shows current news stories for members and non-members.
Dufour News Winter 2024
Latest issue of the Association magazine is now out with articles including: Becoming Owners of a Dufour 36 Classic, Volvo MD2030 to D1-30 Repower (part 1), Sailing to Greece 2024, A Volvo Saga and a Warning (MD2020), Oeufs du Chien (Scrambled Eggs). Click here.
2024 Photo Competition Winners
The 2024 Dufour Association Photo Competition produced some 36 entries, and what a range of photos we had in different styles, locations and situations – with some great creativity.
Now we can name the winners as being
- Eddie Tingle from Cork in Ireland with “‘Mystic’ – Dufour 30 Classic – Fastnet Rock”
- Martin McCullough of Carrickfergus in Northern Island with “Leaving Ireland”
and - Joseph Smith from Largs in Scotland with “Calm after the Storm”
Congratulations to everyone who took part for some great pictures and to each of our winners who now receive not just our praise but a £20 prize.
To see the pictures in more detail (members only) simply click here.
A competition for 2025 will be launched shortly.
David Eyre Trophy Winners 2023
This trophy is awarded to the author of the best article in Dufour News magazine as selected by Dorothy Eyre. For 2023 the winner is Joe Garcia for his article “Equipping Carpe Diem” which appeared in the Summer 2023 issue.
He wins a pair of personally engraved Dufour Association glasses engraved with as well as the original reward of a voucher for having the article published.
Association Events
The Association has announced an initiative for new “meet-ups” in place of rallies. These enable members to organise meetings of Association members and receive support to promote and potentially finance these meetings. Members see details here.
New International Committee Members
Reflecting the growth of the Dufour Association we have increased the committee size with two new members from beyond the UK and they will work with more non-UK members to develop the Association for all.
Association Photo Competition
Member votes have been counted and the three prize winning members awarded. We had some great photos, well done to all who entered and thank you to those who voted for the winners.
Dufour News Winter 2020
Latest issue of the Association magazine is now out with articles including: – – Dufour 30 Owners Review,
– Replacing Sheaves in Lewmar Type 1 Genoa Cars,
– Dufour ACM Elite Owners Review,
– It Was The Rum That Did It (Cruising Bahamas)
Dufour News Magazine Archives
The Association’s magazine online archive now goes back to 1981. This provides further technical information for older yachts, and many additional ideas even for today’s yachts.
Dufour Association Burgees
Fly your Dufour Association pennant with pride.
If you are a member and don’t have one yet then the Association is currently offering the new batch at under cost price.