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Alternative to teak?

For more than ten years now, Seacork has been an ecologically attractive alternative to teak, and more than 10,000m² have already been sold and fitted on boats all over the world.

Absolu 50.2: it?s already tomorrow!

In the #123 of Multihulls World, you will discover the delivery trip carried out aboard an Absolu 50, between Greece and the South of France. A really nice boat...

Multi-ownership, a promising future?

A few years ago, by offering long-term charter, Punch Croisières found some attractive arguments for families looking for a catamaran equipped for ocean cruising, for a programme of from 3 months to a year, who didn't want to purchase a boat...

The new Catana 55 is arriving...

In just a few days from now, during the spring, the brand new Catana 55 should be launched.

Creating your energy

Creating his or her own energy is the dream of every sailor. We move with the wind. We can create energy with the sun. But we can also do it with our speed...

The future is above the water?

It's a certainty: the less you drag along in the water, the faster you go...

Innovation

On a modern catamaran, the various elements of the propulsion system are essential to allow good transmission of the engine power to the propeller, and thus propel your boat in the way it deserves.

Chemins d'Océans

The least we can say is that the crew of Chemins d'Océans like new challenges...

Arteran, the revival of the Estonian boatyards

Arteran Yachts is based on the island of Hiiumaa, in Estonia. Why this island?

MOD 70

We were lucky enough to sail with Michel Desjoyeaux on his MOD 70; the article is in Multihulls World #123...

Filtration system

Here is a really brilliant innovation

Boom brake

Be careful, we're going to gybe...too late, ouch, that hurt!

Rackam 32: launch imminent

Here are the latest 3D views of the Rackam 32 currently being built at Tregor Composites.

New eco-friendly products for maintenance

To clean up your favourite multihull, here is the range of biodegradable Oscéa products,

M2, heading for salt water...

For seven seasons now, the M2s have been taking part in cut-throat races on the Swiss lakes, Neufchatel and Geneva.

UltraLuxum CXL

We really fell for this UltraLuxum CXL, a wonderful design, in the same spirit as the Adastra (see the news) but as a sailing boat.

Adastra, the ocean-cruising trimaran?

Designed by John Shuttleworth, Adastra is an impressive 140-foot (42.5m) cruising trimaran currently under construction at the McConaghy yard, in China.

Folding bikes

Foldable, electrically assisted, designed by a sailor for sailors and built in France – this is the Mobiky, THE bicycle you must have aboard your cat.

Fountaine Pajot Owners Meeting

The good book

"Cornell's Ocean Atlas" is a travel document which, in just a few months, has earned a special place in the on-board library!

Lifejacket

When racing, we take risks. That's the name of the game, and sometimes we fall in the water.

Spring Multihull Show in Emsworth (England), on 4th-7th May 2012.

The 26th Annual Spring Multihull Show - organized by Multihull World - will take place at the Thornham Marina during the May Bank Holiday weekend, for the chance to view and compare more than 25 Catamarans and Trimarans side-by-side in one of Europe's largest mix of new and pre-owned Multihulls for sale.

Sunreef 80 under construction

2010 was a particularly good period for Sunreef, with the launch of two superyachts. In 2011, the builder began construction of a new 82-foot Double Deck catamaran, and at the very beginning of 2012, the news was made official: a new Sunreef 80 is going to see the light of day. Enough to keep the builder busy for the coming months!

Things are moving in the Multi50

After a decade of success and an unequalled racing record, Franck-Yves Escoffier and Crêpes Whaou! parted company at the end of last year... A nice story thus came to an end, but will remain in the annals of ocean racing, with 3 racing trimarans (the famous Crêpes, 1, 2 and 3).

Cap

Phantom 24m: the superyachts turn to the catamaran

It was to be expected: even the superyachts were going to end up by understanding the advantages of the multihull over the monohull...

Waterproof iPad protection

Given the price of an iPad, it is advisable to take care of it.

Beacon

The worst thing that can happen aboard is a man overboard...

Hydroptère: aiming for records!

It's now official; the French DCNS Group is going to give its support to Alain Thébault, the ‘father' of the foil trimaran, l'Hydroptère.

Jules Verne: the video of the record

Aboard Banque Populaire V, Loïck Peyron and his crew have broken a fantastic record.

Astus flat out

Only just back from the Düsseldorf Boat Show, the team from AstusBoats launched the Sport + version of the Astus 20.2 for first tests...which were encouraging, even though the winter's Arctic cold didn't encourage them to sail much.

Waterproof camera

Do you know about GoPro?

News from ADN

For lovers of travel multihulls, simple, lightweight, easy to live, know that ADN -multihull design office - will be present at the next Multihull International boat show - SIAM 2012 - in Lorient - France.

Champions Race: the legend is back

Whilst talking about spectacular regattas and in a real nautical stadium, here is the Champions Race.

New boats from Nautitech

After having launched the much-remarked 542, Nautitech is continuing to renew its range.

Deck shoes

Aquila 46, or the motor cat for your holidays?

But why bother with the lines and strings which clutter up the deck, when you can enjoy your holidays peacefully in a catamaran, on a motor multihull!

Lifejacket

The worst doesn't always happen to others, and the best way of avoiding it is to be prepared.

Extreme 40 Series: it?s started again!

Did you enjoy the 2011 Extreme Series? You are going to love the 2012 version...

Marine Charts

Each year we discover marine charts which are even more precise and offer new functionalities.

50? to 70? high-performance, luxuous and fast catamarans : they do exist !

From now on, SOUBISE YACHTS offers you a range of high-performance cruising catamaran : the Soubise 56' and Soubise 70' - also available in « full carbon » version . The first unit of the 56' will be launched within the next months. One should not forget the Sea Horse Power - Eco-long range power trimaran.

Swiss S2C 45: it?s started?

We were waiting for confirmation before making the news official: Swiss catamaran has just started preparations for building the S2C 45...

Race in Asia

With the growth in multihulls all over the world, there are also more and more owners looking to experience the thrills that only racing can offer.

Electric BBQ

The Kenyon Custom All Seasons™ Electric Grill provides a safe method of grilling without the hazard of open flames associated with propane gas or charcoal grills.

Deck hatches

We all know that the quality of the deck hatches and portlights aboard is a guarantee of peace of mind and safety...

The International Multihull Boat Show: the exhibitors

All the actors of the yachting industry will be pleased to meet you at the 3rd edition of the Multihull boat show.

The International Multihull Boat Show: the boats

The third edition of the International Multihull Boat Show, will take place at Lorient from 18th to 22nd April. Here are the list of the expected boats.

The International Multihull Boat Show: it?s coming...

Pay attention, I am about to announce a ‘major event'. For the third edition of the International Multihull Boat Show, the organisers have concocted some nice surprises for us. So let's meet up at Lorient from 18th to 22nd April to celebrate together the multihull in all its forms.

A range for the MC²

We have already presented the MC² 60, a fast cruising catamaran, advertised as weighing 8.9 tonnes, built at McConaghy in China, and whose first example, which is currently being built, should be launched next September.

Follow the Multihull boat show in Lorient on Twitter

From 18th to 22nd of April, THE event of Multihulls will take place in Lorient (France).

The first video of the Outremer 5X

We have tested her... And we enjoyed!!!

America's Cup: the first 72? soon to be launched

Oracle Racing, the Cup defender, has just announced that the construction of its AC 72 is coming along well...

A Privilege 585 present in Lorient

CathYacht International, the new brokerage company directed Catherine Relandeau, widely known in the multihull world, will present a magnificent refurbished Privilege 585, on the occasion of the Multihull boat show.

Multi-station integrated navigation network

Route planning and data management software solution

Electro-solar catamaran

This is a personal project, that of a sailor who, after a 4-year voyage on an Alliage 41 (a monohull), from Europe to Polynesia, wanted a ‘completely clean' boat, which was also very reliable, independent, and simple.

Composite repair system

Not a solution for the crew’s wounds, but for those of the boat.

Anti-skid

There is nothing more dangerous than walking on the wet, slippery deck of a boat!

Camera

But what happens to your cat when you aren't there?

CataBoatShow by Marc Pajot

While the international Multihull boat show will be held in Lorient this year, the Mediterranean is not abandoned.

James Wharram writes to us...

Multihulls World readers, you know to what extent we appreciate the boats designed by James Wharram... After reading our previous edition, the famous architect wanted to give us his point of view concerning the article ‘the 10 innovations which revolutionised the multihull'... So with the greatest of pleasure, we offer him this opportunity to defend his point of view and his passion:

Happy birthday...

AYC has for a long time specialised in brokering second-hand boats, with a preference for ocean cruising boats in general, and multihulls in particular.

New line of thermal-imaging and low-light marine cameras.

Garmin is launching a new range of Thermal imaging cameras (GCT 30 and GCT 20), and low-light cameras (GCL 20).

10th Route du Rhum

The next Route du Rhum will be an anniversary edition, as it will be the 10th...

Outremer 5 X: it?s sailing!

We were looking forward to it, and we haven't been disappointed! The Outremer 5X was launched as planned in February, and the first outings seem to have completely satisfied everyone...

We have sailed aboard the Sanya 57

We did it. We have sailed aboard the new Sanya 57 from Fountaine-Pajot.

Boom brake

Anchors

Long-term cruisers know it well; the anchor, along with the dinghy, is the accessory that you must choose with great care...

Estuaire Challenge Multihulls 2011 : the video

Don't miss it... The video of the events of the year! Great...

Blue Water Cruising - special edition

3, 2, 1 let's go!!!

An intelligent electrical system

How do you obtain even more comfort aboard, with a reasonable weight specification and without being obliged to embark a power station?

The most beautiful anchorages: Carlisle Bay

The most beautiful anchorages: Norway

The most beautiful anchorages: Tintamarre:

The Ten Commandments of Buying a Catamaran

If you are in the habit of attending boat shows, as I am, it becomes obvious that most catamaran manufacturers would like you to believe they have created the perfect yacht. The general drift of their sales pitches is nearly always the same: “Plenty of room and safety for mom and the kids, loads of performance for dad.” Unfortunately, such hyperbole is not at all helpful when we are trying to decide which sort of catamaran is best for us. While choosing the right catamaran is a highly personal matter, most of us can avoid a serious buying blunder if we pay careful attention to the following ten commandments of catamaran buying:

By Phil Berman

BMW ORACLE Racing back on the water in San Diego.

BMW ORACLE Racing today launched their trimaran in San Diego as the team prepares to sea trial the 90-foot by 90-foot high-tech racing machine.

The most beautiful anchorages: Greece

Alain has sailed round the world quickly (18 months) aboard Kamala. His most beautiful memory?

The most beautiful anchorages: Tuamotu : Rangiroa

Just like many of us, Charles-Henri dreamt of Polynesia, the ‘vahinés’, the tattooing and the Bounty. And once there, he was certainly not disappointed. His most beautiful memory: the Tuamotus, in particular Rangiroa. A group of pale sandy crowns placed on the intense blue of the Pacific. Magical and unique!”

The most beautiful anchorages: Los Testigos

A memory of an anchorage for Marie and Hervé, authors of ‘Histoire de Partir’? Los Testigos stand out, after a year in the Caribbean Sea…

The most beautiful anchorages: Bahamas

Opinions are divided on the Bahamas: there are those who stay close to the ‘main centres’ and those who lose themselves in amongst the thousands of deserted islands, where you can play at Robinson Crusoe or pirates, as you wish.

The most beautiful anchorages: The British Virgin Islands

Aboard Simoust, a Switch 51, three girls are scouring the West Indies.

The most beautiful anchorages: Nice

No need to go to the other end of the world to experience some magic moments aboard your boat… At least, that’s what Joëlle maintains:
“Catamaran outing in November 2006, somewhere off the ‘Baie des Anges’ at Nice… An emotional, moment and a beautiful photo. Taken without a filter for the sun: just a matter of patience!”

The most beautiful anchorages: Secret Island

“On this photo, taken in 2006, we have just anchored ‘Persée’, our Nautitech 44.5, in the tiny lagoon on the small island of Beautemps-Beaupré.

The most beautiful anchorages: Tortuga

An exceptional anchorage? Certainly!
“Anchorage in the crystal-clear coral waters of the west coast of Tortuga, in Venezuela…”

The most beautiful anchorages: King's Bay

What could be more wonderful than the first anchorage where you can rest after a long crossing? All those of you who have experienced this feeling of arriving on the other side know it well. Marine has special memories of her arrival:
“After crossing the Atlantic, a well-deserved rest in King’s Bay, Tobago, a lush haven of peace…”

The most beautiful anchorages: Los Roques Islands

The West Indies are superb. The Caribbean Sea is exceptional… So what are the memories of Los Roques Islands? “We tread this white band; on either side the waves are breaking, sometimes delicately, sometimes violently. At high tide, certain waves briefly cover this virginal passage; the blue-green joins the intense white, and the sand is like flour - it’s the gate to paradise…” according to Geoffroy aboard ‘Kadavu’.

The most beautiful anchorages: Tobago Cays

It would be hard to present the most beautiful anchorages without showing the Tobago Cays, well-known throughout the world as an exceptional destination. Especially when, like Agnès: “We were alone in the world in this anchorage at the Tobago Cays in the Grenadines...”

The most beautiful anchorages: Raiatea

‘Alizé’ has been roaming the world for several years now. Vivianne and Jacques are at the moment in Polynesia, and sent us this superb photo of ‘Alizé’, their Lagoon 410, in the Motu Nao Nao anchorage at Raiatea.

The most beautiful anchorages: Jack Sparrow?s Island

Don’t tell us you haven’t devoured the three films in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ series … Well you should know that the island where the famous pirate was held prisoner and was supposed to have escaped by tying two turtles together (a catamaran?), exists. To find it, anchor at Tobago Cays and look straight ahead of you… Daytime anchorage only! (Marianne and her family aboard ‘Gloubiboulga’)

The most beautiful anchorages: Sine Saloum

It would be difficult not to mention Africa and its exceptional beauty when talking about a circumnavigation. Here is an anchorage in the Siné Saloum mangrove in Senegal, recommended by Pierre.

The most beautiful anchorages: Sandy Island

Bertrand, aboard ‘Bulle d'O’ sent us this wonderful photo of Sandy Island, on Cariacou. “Really, really, really beautiful!”

The most beautiful anchorages: Petite Grenade

Jean-Christophe, aboard a Nautitech 44, is discovering the windward coast of Martinique. Here he found an exceptional place, Petite Grenade, not far from the Vauclin. A completely deserted anchorage, but one which has to be earned, as the pass is ‘a little tricky’…

The most beautiful anchorages: the Saints

Michel and his family are aboard ‘Requin’, a Lagoon 380. In August 2004, a hurricane was announced in the West Indies (Ivan, which was to devastate Grenada). All the boats fled, and they had the Saints Bay to themselves. Magic.

The 10 (wrong) reasons? for not yet having left!

You dream about it? But you haven’t left yet for that round-the-world trip on your own sailing boat… Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of the wrong reasons for not leaving!

ORMA 60': the high points

Here are the high points in the history of the 60' ORMA trimarans...

Banque Populaire V: The biggest

In the family of the biggest racing trimarans of the moment, there was William Saurin (a long time ago...), then Poulain, which became Sport Elec, renamed Idec 1. Then Geronimo arrived, with its 32 metres, and later, Groupama 3. But the last two seem quite small compared to Banque Populaire V’s 40 metre length and 47 metre height. Welcome aboard!

Now is the moment to change your life: voyaging as a family...

Nature is finally well-organised, it encourages man, a land mammal, to want to perpetuate the species, to reproduce and thus to live as a couple, man and woman united. And what if this happiness was really to be found on the water...

The essential equipment for a blue water catamaran

It’s all very well to have chosen your catamaran, but before leaving, it will have to be equipped. Here is a short guide to the essential equipment, what it is worthwhile having and what can be seen as superfluous…

Buying and selling your cruising catamaran successfully

It’s the big question… What’s the best way to sell my catamaran? Also, how do I buy at the best price, without being taken for a ride? How much does a catamaran really cost? Here is a little memo to help you sell and buy a multihull…

I skippered a cat for the first time

And the first time… how was it for you? We generally remember it for the rest of our lives; a huge rush of emotions, preceded by several sleepless nights. Michel was kind enough to tell us about his first time as skipper of a charter catamaran in the West Indies.

THE 10 (TRUE) ARGUMENTS TO PERSUADE YOUR WIFE

THE 10 (TRUE) ARGUMENTS TO PERSUADE YOUR WIFE TO EMBARK FOR A SABBATICAL YEAR

You have been dreaming about it since you were small - leaving to live on your boat for a year or more. Only your other half has other dreams in her life. Here are 10 good reasons which may persuade your wife to accompany you. The fruit of 20 (very long) years’ experience…
Friend, sailor of the male sex, this feature was written for you. As soon as you have bought this magazine, tear out this page and hide it in an inaccessible place. Then learn these 10 commandments by heart, to reach your Grail: persuading your wife to accompany you…

sabbatical year: how much does it cost?

However much we say that you just have to take the plunge, you must also have the means to do it. A sabbatical year aboard a cruising catamaran has a cost, for certain! So in real terms, how much does it cost?

BUYING WITH A VIEW TO RESELLING

All potential cruisers ask the same question: which catamaran should I buy, so as not to lose money when I resell? An essential question…

TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC, OR NOT: THE IDEAL PROGRAMME

Families cruising on the oceans are all different entities with their own pleasures, wishes and fears. In an ideal programme, how do you manage the transatlantic leg? The dream for many sailors can frighten others. So, is the Atlantic crossing essential?

Organisation of daily life at sea

Crossing the Atlantic…
We all dream about it! But how do you organise life aboard during these few days at sea?

Crossing the Atlantic as a family

Aboard Talitha Koum, a Lagoon 500, we find Véronique, Philippe and their… 5 children! On a sabbatical cruise around the Atlantic,they tell us here about THEIR crossing!

crossing the Atlantic with a rally

Hervé has just crossed the Atlantic for the second time, fifteen years after the first… A crossing with friends, for the pleasure of being together aboard a superb Catana 50…

Crossing the Atlantic with friends

Serge is the proud owner of an Outremer 42, "Exploreur", with which he left with his wife to discover other skies… Here is the story of his Atlantic crossing with friends.

Extreme atlantic crossing on a sport catamaran

Two years’ work, 1000 hours construction, for a lightning Atlantic crossing in 11 days and 11 hours aboard a sport catamaran… Summed up in a few figures, this is the incredible adventure lived by Benoît Lequin and Pierre-Yves Moreau.