Story by Andrew Holland / February 27, 2026
For over 40 years, Privilège Marine has stood for a certain standard of blue-water excellence. They don’t just build yachts; they build the platforms upon which owners launch their global adventures. Today, we are thrilled to take you behind the scenes of one of those launches: the maiden voyage of “Sea Warden,” a spectacular Privilège Signature 510.
In this first episode of our vlog documentary series, we join the owner and a professional delivery crew in the iconic sailing capital of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France.
The goal? To move “Sea Warden” from a meticulous shipyard masterpiece to a true offshore voyager, beginning with a significant crossing: across the notorious Bay of Biscay to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.
There is a singular kind of energy on a new boat just days before a major passage. In this episode, you’ll get an authentic look at the sheer amount of work that goes into a professional departure.
It’s not just about sailing skill; it’s about logistics. Watching the final walkthrough of the Signature 510’s robust systems, followed by the logistical ballet of provisioning a 51-foot luxury catamaran for a weeks-long journey, reminds us that Privilège is designed for self-sufficiency. Every drawer, every locker, and every technical compartment is utilized to prepare “Sea Warden” for the open ocean.
We are particularly excited to highlight the safety protocols in this video. As we recently announced, Privilège now equips its entire range with SEA.AI as standard equipment.
Seeing the masthead unit powered up during this pre-passage phase is a powerful reminder of Privilège’s “Mastered Innovation” philosophy. For a crew tackling the Bay of Biscay, having a digital lookout that can identify unidentified floating objects (UFOs), containers, and fishing buoys—even in total darkness—adds an invaluable layer of serenity and security.
Perhaps the most crucial component of preparation is the weather. We join the crew as they pore over GRIB files, analyzing wind and swell models for the Bay of Biscay. The central pod design of the Signature 510 is legendary for its comfort and safety in challenging conditions, but no sailor looks at Biscay without respect.
The decision to cast off lines is the final culmination of data, training, and the innate robustness of the vessel.
The lines are cast off. The shipyard in Les Sables-d’Olonne fades from view. For the first time, “Sea Warden” meets the open ocean.
This isn’t just a delivery trip; it is the physical realization of an owner’s dream. At The Multihull Company, it’s this moment that makes everything worthwhile.
We invite you to follow this multi-part journey as “Sea Warden” proves herself in the open ocean. Subscribe to the channel to get notified when Part 2 (Crossing the Bay of Biscay) drops!
The Privilège Signature 510 is a benchmark for couples seeking ocean-proven safety without compromising on bespoke comfort.
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