Boats

Grand Large Services: A Webinar to Understand the Stages of a Long Cruise

Grand Large Services: A Webinar to Understand the Stages of a Long Cruise

Webinar: Preparing for Long-Distance Cruising A Format Focused on Sharing Practical Information The webinar will center around a presentation by Laurent Marion, founder of Escale Formation Technique, the only center in France dedicated exclusively to preparing for long-distance cruising. Drawing on his field experience and having supported numerous projects, he will provide useful benchmarks for…

The French Boat Lure Fishing Championship returns to Vassivière in 2025

The French Boat Lure Fishing Championship returns to Vassivière in 2025

Who Will Be the Next French Champions? The Mercury Fishing Cup is a boat fishing championship that awards the winning duo the coveted title of French Champion and the opportunity to join the French team to participate in international competitions such as the World Championships. Last year, the team of Armand Michaud and William Courte…

35 boats expected at the Grand Pavois Fishing 2025!

35 boats expected at the Grand Pavois Fishing 2025!

Fishing Area Expanding at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle The fishing area at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle continues to grow, attracting an increasing number of boat, semi-rigid boat, equipment, electronics, and material brands. This year, many brands plan to be present on land, making the Grand Pavois La Rochelle the essential destination for fishing…

The Sunsail 464: A modern, spacious, and well-designed catamaran

The Sunsail 464: A modern, spacious, and well-designed catamaran

The Sunsail 464: Elegance and Simplicity on the Water From the first glance, the Sunsail 464 captivates with its clean lines and elegant design. The interior and exterior layout reflects a clear desire: to simplify life on board without sacrificing style. The heart of the boat is the seamless connection between the saloon and the…

Calendar of major offshore races in 2025: all official dates and event details

Calendar of major offshore races in 2025: all official dates and event details

Major Offshore Races of 2025: A Comprehensive Calendar Here is the official calendar for the major offshore races of 2025, enriched with essential information to better understand the stakes and challenges of each event. May 2025: Offshore Highlights and Mediterranean Regattas CIC Normandy Channel Race (May 25, Start from Caen) A 1000-mile loop in the…

Excess 11 Hybrid: A new era of sailing

Excess 11 Hybrid: A new era of sailing

Already well-established in the market for its agility and accessibility, the Excess 11 hybrid now features a propulsion system combining a generator set and two electric motors. This solution allows for flexible and silent operation, especially during port maneuvers or low-speed coastal navigation. Hybridization also optimizes the boat’s range, providing a complementary alternative to the…

Logbook – May 20, 2025: Encountering weather systems

Logbook – May 20, 2025: Encountering weather systems

Daily Stage: Ajaccio – Bonifacio Departure: South entrance of Ajaccio Bay Arrival: Bonifacio Distance covered: 45 nautical miles Navigation time: 7 hours Weather Forecast vs. Observed: Instability Lurking On May 20th, we were expecting a trough sliding over the northern Mediterranean, an unstable remnant of a storm front that swept through the PACA region and…

"We are in a sport of innovation..." Three skippers are designing new sailboats for the next edition.

“We are in a sport of innovation…” Three skippers are designing new sailboats for the next edition.

For the next Vendée Globe, three skippers have chosen a more modern and environmentally friendly design for their sailboats, here are the details. Same design, same mold, same foils to create three competing boats… For the first time in the history of the Vendée Globe, three skippers have chosen to pool the design of their…