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François-Xavier Ricardou's articles primarily focus on sailing, boating, nautical equipment, navigation, and yachts. His coverage includes industry-specific content as well as reviews and press releases related to transportation & logistics, sports, design, and house & home.
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By: François-Xavier Ricardou
This Zeelander 5 has been delivered to a Turkish owner and is beginning its voyages in the Mediterranean. The yacht combines a fast hull, Volvo IPS propulsion, and a layout centered around two cabins. It remains to be seen how these choices will affect handling, comfort, and the cruising experience.
"Low if Red and Green Tricot": Port Cylinder Red and Starboard Cone Green. But here I am in front of this red marker with a cone! What does this mark mean?
By: François-Xavier Ricardou
The Simena ketch has just been photographed under sail for the first time. This 62-meter vessel, built by ARES Yachts, is already actively sailing in the Mediterranean. Its speed figures, rigging, and specifications provide a concrete picture of the boat.
By: François-Xavier Ricardou
Benetti unveils the B.Neos, a 40-meter yacht with hybrid propulsion integrated from the design stage. The Italian shipyard focuses not only on the propulsion system but also on the layout of the living spaces and associated amenities. This new model reflects the evolving expectations of owners of large yachts.
The Galeon 420 FLY builds on the 400 FLY?s design with a redesigned layout across three levels. Its side decks, two cabins with en suite bathrooms, and two types of propulsion systems make the boat suitable for a variety of uses. It remains to be seen how these choices affect performance while sailing, in port, and at anchor.
By: François-Xavier Ricardou
The Steeler Ocean Explorer 67 measures 21.45 meters and displaces 88 metric tons at half load. Behind these figures lies a yacht designed based on the specifications of a couple of long-distance sailors. In particular, a width constraint led the Dutch shipyard to adopt an unusual architectural design.
By: François-Xavier Ricardou
At the tip of Brittany, I'm under sail. A sailboat seems to be crossing my path a little too close. Who will have the privilege of passing first?
Finding a spot on a boat often involves networking with fellow boaters and meeting at the dock. Coco-Boat aims to bring this process to a platform dedicated to shared cruising among private individuals. The service covers everything from local outings to long-distance cruises.
By: François-Xavier Ricardou
Do you recognize this red and green signal? Is it the entrance to a channel (answer A), a fishing trawler (answer B), a vessel not in control of its manoeuvre (answer C)?
Before becoming recognizable on the water, a racing sailboat also goes through the designer?s drawing board. The hull, sails, and proportions dictate part of the graphic design work. An exhibition in Lorient shows how Jean-Baptiste Epron works within these constraints.
