Chloe Torterat

The announcement of the construction of a new IMOCA boat for Thomas Ruyant, only 3 years after the launch of his last boat, raises a number of questions... At a time when ocean racing wants to be more virtuous and encourages sailors to be more sober, how can we explain this decision?

Fountaine Pajot and Couach have announced a partnership to launch a new brand of motor catamarans. The name will be announced in early 2025, but the first model has already been announced: the Code 07, a 70-foot catamaran.

Quicksilver recently unveiled its latest model, the 705 Open, at the Grand Pavois de La Rochelle 2024. This model, which replaces the 675 Open, embodies the new Quicksilver design introduced on the largest model, the 805 Open. Safety, versatility and comfort are the hallmarks of this unit.

The new Italian brand Luxia Yachts unveils two top-of-the-range models, the 375 GTS and the Monaco. Designed on the same hull and available in Coupé and Open models, these 11.50 m cruisers promise speed and pleasure, all in a comfortable environment. The first model is already in the water, while the second will be unveiled in 2025.

The French Nautical Industries Federation has announced the abandonment of the Nautic en Seine boat show, scheduled for April 2025. Despite concerted preparations, the current market and structural challenges have led to this decision.

For several years now, Brittany-based Tiwal has been producing inflatable dinghies that are easy to assemble and transport. After the first rather sporty models, the brand unveils a model for families, the Tiwal 2XL.

Grand Soleil Yachts presents the Grand Soleil Blue, an innovative, environmentally-friendly sailing yacht to be unveiled at Boot Düsseldorf 2025. This 10-meter model combines performance, elegance and durability, redefining the expectations of yachts enthusiasts.

We saw earlier that it was possible to sail safely on a cruise with the mainsail and genoa. If performance is reduced by using only two sails, adjustments can be made to optimize performance. Here are some tips and tricks to optimize your navigation with two sails.

These rules apply to vessels in sight of each other, as stipulated in regulation 11. Here are the navigation rules for sailing and motor boats.

You want to buy a sailboat, but you hesitate between a multihull or a monohull? The questioning is legitimate and will depend on your programme, your desires or your type of navigation. To help you, here is a small comparison between a monohull and a catamaran.