The designers Berret Racoupeau, incorporated the main design features from the Helia, and the result was upscale perfection. The Saba 50 has wide transoms which lead to a cockpit and saloon which are on the same level, making for sure footedness underway, and a convivial al fresco living area at anchor. The raised helm position is brilliantly executed, as it gives excellent visibility underway, but still allows direct access and communication with crew in the cockpit and even the saloon
or with errant crew relaxing on the foredeck sunbathing lounge. All running rigging is led to a sail control station, just forward of the helm, so the Saba 50 can be sailed single handed if needed, easily done utilizing the electric winch and gang of clutched sheets and halyards, but without the lines actually cluttering the helm itself.
