05/2006 – Construction The Mystic 44 is the latest model from Normandy-based brand Arcoa. Despite an excellent reputation in yachting circles for producing reliable, comfortable and functional boats, Arcoa was off the market for eight years until it was bought by French manufacturers ACM a few years ago. There are three models in the Arcoa […]
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At the 2005 Paris boat show, the manufacturer Latitude 46 presented an eye-catching sailing boat that drew many curious visitors. The visual appearance of Tofinou 9m50 is surprising to say the least, and gives off an impression that varies depending on the line of sight.
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Two years after the launch of M/Y Magnifica, CRN Shipyard celebrated on March 15, 2003, the launch of “M/Y Clarena (Ex Kooilust Mare)”, a 46mt in length displacement vessel in steel and aluminium with soft curves . The project continues the successful co-operation with CRN’s Engineering and Studio Nuvolari & Lenard, which designed both the […]
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Construction. The Grand Soleil range from the Cantiere del Pardo shipyard has an outstanding reputation. The Grand Soleil 45 is no exception. Like its predecessors, it offers high performance for both racing and cruising. The new version of the Grand Soleil first presented in 2003 (there was another 45′ model designed in 1988 by the […]
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Record holder of a round the world trip, the wrong way, on his monohull Adrien”, second in the “Route du Rhum”, race winner of the 60 foot world championship, Jean-luc Van Den Heede is an experienced and accomplished seaman who keeps his two feet on the ground. The meeting The broad shouldered gray bearded man […]
Continue Reading ...The 2004 edition of this mystical race started on november 7th at the Sables d'Olonne. Here is the official list of the 20 challengers: – Patrice Carpentier (FRA/VPM Matériaux) – Jean-Pierre Dick (FRA/Virbac-Paprec) – Raphaël Dinelli (FRA) – Mike Golding (GBR/Ecover) – Conrad Humphreys (GBR/Hellomoto) – Sébastien Josse (FRA/VMI) – Roland Jourdain (FRA/Sill) – Hervé […]
Continue Reading ...12/2005 – Speed and prestige With “parents” like Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prevost, the Switch 55 has an unbeatable pedigree. These designers are responsible for Géant, Gitana 11 and Groupama 2, three of the multi-hulls competing in the IB Group Challenge, as well Olivier de Kersauzon’s trimaran Géronimo. Above deck: beauty and functionality The […]
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Construction. Robertson and Caine is one of South Africa’s leading shipyards. It was founded in 1975 and today supplies chartering company Moorings with all its cruising catamarans. The Leopard 40 is the Moorings 4000. Designed in the offices of Gino Morelli and Pete Melvin, the architects of Steve Fossett’s Playstation, this catamaran promises great things. […]
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The nautical press has always spoken in high terms of the Riva line of boats; the Rivale does not make exception to this rule. Specialists greet the fusion between elegance and sobriety for this series. Indeed, from the back platform to the cockpit, passing by the sunbath and the deck living room, a feeling of […]
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35 crossings of the Golfe de Gascogne, 19 transatlantic and a half turn of the world, from the Pacific Ocean to the Red Sea, while passing through the Indian Ocean, Richard Mérigeaux finished second of the 2003 mini transat on “Bon Pied Bon Oeil”. Sailor of exception, he is accustomed of the podiums for the […]
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