06/2006 – Seaway: original elegance and spirit Sitting aboard the Seaway on May 19th, enjoying the sunshine and following the fleet of classic yachts gathered in the Bay of Villefranche for the Trophée Pasqui regatta, is truly a unique and privileged position to be in. The TSMY Seaway was loaned by her owners to the […]
Continue Reading ...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.
Continue Reading ...11/2005 – International Paris Boat Show 2005 From december 3rd to 12th 2005, the nautical world meets at Paris Porte de Versailles. For its 45th birthday, the International Paris Boat Show welcomes 1400 exhibitors and 1200 boats amongst which 300 new boats. The program is complete. Some unmissable, like the "Tradition" space and the fishing […]
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Revealed at the last London Boat Show (January 2005), the IPS (Inboard Performance System) shows enthusiastic features: higher top speed, faster acceleration, reduced fuel consumption (improved cruising range), better handling, more room onboard… What is the IPS ? It is a combined engine and propulsion system, developped by Volvo Penta since 1998. It consists in […]
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« XS » of London is the second hull of the prestigious Custom Line 112′ series, emphasising her majestic and disarming beauty. Her smooth interiors are elegant and aristocratic, her exterior lines are both aggressive and refined. “XS” of London really dominates the seas.
Continue Reading ...04/2006 – New Briand 120′: Bristolian An experimented sailor, Mister Michael Cannon, commissioned Philippe Briand to design a 120′ long high performance yacht with out of the box aesthetics. Briand Yacht Design designed her with performance in mind. The hull has a stretched waterline and moderate beam. Her draft of 5.25 m can be reduced […]
Continue Reading ...01/2006 – First tests in Spain The Sarnico 60, the last model of the coupé range of the homonymous shipyard (see our article), after its début at Genoa Boat Show, has undergone the first navigation tests along the Spanish coast, in occasion of Barcelona Boat Show, with the presence of the international press. The tested […]
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Already well known in water-skiing and wakeboarding circles, the Isle of Man shipyard is expanding into the luxury day-cruiser market with its Maristar series. For water-skiing and wakeboarding, criteria such as manoeuvrability and power are essential. These boats are also required to produce a perfect wake, and are equipped with flaps and ballasts (and a […]
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Rather than a long portrait, here are: The Fables of Jean Le Cam Jean Le Cam – a dangerous competitor. A sailor with the vast and successful experiment. 46 years – Married two children. Triple victorious of the Figaro Second of the last Vendée Globe. Two titles which summarise the innumerable intermediate podiums. The public […]
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