Maxime Leriche

Designing a lightweight, sturdy, and low-carbon cockpit cover remains a challenge for naval architects. Yet this is the goal Damien Seguin has set for his ORMA in preparation for the Route du Rhum. He turned to Gildas Plessis and his team to handle the design, structural calculations, and sourcing of bio-based materials. The project offers insights that extend far beyond the scope of this trimaran.

Warning shots fired near a 39-foot sailboat have prompted an investigation in the United Kingdom. The incident occurred in foggy weather 20 miles south of the island of Cowes.

Filmed off the coast of Brittany, this video captures a rare moment: the encounter between the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild and a French Navy Rafale. This footage brings together two machines designed to operate at the limits of their capabilities. Beyond the images, it is also a tribute to the crews and engineers who make them fly.

Losing the mast in the middle of the Normandy Channel Race could have jeopardized the entire season. Yet, just a few hours after the withdrawal, meticulous preparations were already underway ashore. Timothé Pollet reflects on the accident, but above all on the collective effort that allowed the Zeiss project to get back on track. Just one month after losing its mast, the Class40 will receive a new mast and should be able to line up at the start of the Normandie Dream Cup on July 12.

The Canadian leg of SailGP, held in Halifax, did not yield the results the French crew had hoped for. Between light winds, a reshuffled crew, and Manon Audinet?s return, the weekend served primarily as a real-world testing ground. Despite finishing in 10th place overall, several indicators suggest the team is still in the running for the 2026 Grand Final.

Appointments, departures, job changes... There have been some changes at Adrena, Privilège Marine, McConaghy Boats, VMG Industries, Fountaine Pajot, Beneteau, and Alliance Marine.

Pogo Structures continues to expand its line of motorboats with a 9-meter model. The Loxo 30 Open is designed for both maritime professionals and recreational boaters looking for a versatile platform. Behind this new model lie several technical, economic, and regulatory issues related to the evolution of coastal navigation.

Already active in the distribution of technical equipment for recreational boating, Chloé Leroux is expanding her scope of operations. As a representative of BSI A/S, she is now supporting the development of the Zhik Paddle Sport line in France. This initiative targets specialized networks in paddleboarding, kayaking, and other paddle sports.

750 miles east of Martinique, a solo sailor issued a distress alert after his sailboat began taking on water. The CROSS Antilles Guyane coordinated a complex operation in the middle of the Atlantic for several hours. Behind this successful outcome lie several lessons about onboard communication systems and the solidarity of seafarers.

From July 2 to 4, 2026, the Old Port of La Rochelle will host the Fountaine Pajot Open Days. The shipyard will unveil three brand-new models there. In addition to the boats on display, the event also offers insight into the technical and industrial developments currently shaping the cruising catamaran market.