Elan Yachts

Slovenian sailing yachts designed by Humphreys.

Elan builds sailing yachts in Begunje na Gorenjskem in Slovenia. The company traces its origins back to 1949 and launched the Elan 31S in 1984, the first boat to feature a spoiler transom. Since the mid-1990s, Humphreys Yacht Design has been designing the hulls and underwater sections, in collaboration with the yard’s own engineering department.

The range comprises three lines. The Impression line focuses on cruising, including the Impression 45 and the Impression 50.1. The E line is the crossover range, featuring the E4, E5 and E6. The GT line combines performance with comfort and includes the GT5, the GT6 and the GT6 Explorer. Carbon construction and handling with a small crew are recurring themes.

Facts & figures

• Based in Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia
• Has been building sailing yachts since at least 1984
• Carries the Impression, E and GT ranges
• Designs by Humphreys Yacht Design since the mid-1990s
• Known for lightweight hulls incorporating carbon fibre