07/06/2026
Lagoon 380 DOUCEMA – From the Bay of Biscay to the Arctic, the Caribbean and Beyond
What a difference a year and around 60 degrees of latitude can make.
A shift of approximately 6,600 kilometres, spanning nearly 60 degrees of latitude, can transform the scenery from the snow covered mountains and dramatic coastlines of the Norwegian Arctic to the turquoise waters and palm lined anchorages of the Caribbean.
DOUCEMA began her journey in 2018 in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, where she was handed over as a brand new Lagoon 380.
DOUCEMA at anchor on her way to the Norwegian Arctic, 2023
DOUCEMA after her Atlantic crossing in the Grenadines, Caribbean, 2024
DOUCEMA and Gerald & Brigitte Winkler enjoying Nova Scotia’s breathtaking scenery, May 2026
From the French Atlantic coast to the Norwegian Arctic, across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, and onward to the spectacular shores of Nova Scotia, DOUCEMA has demonstrated why the Lagoon 380 remains one of the most successful cruising catamarans ever built.
Built in nearly 1,000 units and loved by cruising sailors around the world, the Lagoon 380 has earned a reputation for reliability, comfort, efficiency and genuine bluewater capability. Few yachts illustrate these qualities better than DOUCEMA.
Over the years, Gerald and Brigitte Winkler have sailed thousands of nautical miles, experiencing an extraordinary range of cultures, climates and landscapes. Few images demonstrate the versatility of the Lagoon 380 more impressively than seeing the same yacht among Arctic mountains, in the turquoise waters of the Grenadines, and along the rugged coastline of Nova Scotia.
Seeing a yacht delivered new in 2018 continue to take her owners on such remarkable adventures is one of the greatest rewards in our industry. DOUCEMA is a wonderful example of what can happen when a well designed cruising catamaran meets owners with a passion for exploration and the determination to follow their dreams.
Congratulations to Gerald and Brigitte Winkler for embracing the spirit of discovery and turning DOUCEMA into a true bluewater cruising yacht.
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