https://www.multihulls-world.com/Les derniers articles du site Multihulls World.fr-frhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleCoba Boats, a Tunisia-based motorboat specialist, is offering a rigid dinghy that is exceptionally lightweight and high-performance, weighing in at just 137 lbs (62 kg) and capable of reaching 17 knots with just a 10 HP outboard.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:59:54 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAurore was just 5 years old when her father took her on her first Atlantic crossing. Her father is well known among multihull enthusiasts: Christian Hernandez, founder of the Multicap Caraïbes (Martinique) and Multicat Algarve (Portugal) shipyards. Thirty years later, father and daughter are...Wed, 06 May 2026 10:38:33 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOn side decks - and especially in the cockpits of our multihulls - alternatives to teak are now firmly established, with a wide range of options combining composites, synthetics, and natural materials. Within this landscape, Navicork offers a decking solution based on cork. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:06:14 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOn the occasion of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe, FeelFree is unveiling an exclusive collection of waterproof luggage inspired by the world of this iconic transatlantic race. Wed, 06 May 2026 09:58:03 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleMerfyn Owen and Allen Clarke founded their naval architecture firm in 1991. The British duo quickly made a name for themselves within the IMOCA 60 and Class40 communities. A number of one-offs and superyachts have also made an impression - but those were monohulls.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:55:37 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleMYBA (The Worldwide Yachting Association) is a professional organization founded in 1984, which has been organizing a charter-focused show for over 30 years, reserved for industry professionals, brokers, and influencers.Tue, 05 May 2026 09:52:59 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlePresented at Nice Boating Tomorrow, the propulsion solution developed by ADV Propulse - featuring adjustable blades - is based on a vertical-axis rotor, an approach inspired by the natural movements observed in sharks. As a genuine alternative to conventional propeller systems, this technology...Tue, 05 May 2026 09:23:10 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThis 43-footer designed by Barreau/Neuman logically follows in the footsteps of the former ORC42: thanks to its meticulously crafted composite construction, it is 2 to 3 times lighter than a production catamaran of the same size.Mon, 04 May 2026 14:04:08 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThis small backpack, designed by the Swedish brand Dometic - specializing in outdoor technology and mobility - has more to it than meets the eye.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:54:43 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAurore was only 5 years old when her father took her on her first transatlantic crossing. Her father is well known among multihull enthusiasts - he is Christian Hernandez, founder of the Multicap Caraïbes (Martinique) and Multicat Algarve (Portugal) shipyards. Thirty years later, father and...Mon, 04 May 2026 10:01:40 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe tested the Aquila 50 Yacht in Clearwater, Florida, powered by twin 380 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines (see Special Issue #23). At 3,680 rpm, the power cat just managed to exceed 20 knots. In La Grande-Motte, we boarded hull #29, this time equipped with two 550 hp Yanmar engines and, above all, a foil...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:48:26 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith its direct connection to the heart of the city of La Grande-Motte, the 2026 edition of the IMS was able to develop a new layout for both the onshore exhibition and the pontoons.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:22:19 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe 444 was launched in 2019, and 36 units have been delivered since then. Nine are currently in build and 4 more are on order. The model showcased at the International Multihull Show was particularly impressive because it was built four years ago and has logged 26,000 nautical miles… and yet, it...Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:38:25 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhen Philippe Marcovich invited me for a ride on his rigid-wing catamaran (designed by Hugues de Turckheim and Philippe himself), I couldn’t say no… even though we’d already tested this prototype in our Forever Green Special Edition #22. Afinado, as it is called, will be unveiled to the...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:59:26 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe day ahead its public debut at the IMS, an armada of staff were still fine-tuning the last details… and the next morning, we were treated to the sight of a surprisingly refined blue water catamaran.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:33:13 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWill it make it, won’t it make it… in the end, the Aventura 56MY did indeed get to La Grande-Motte. This imposing powercat is an evolution of the Aventura 14, a model which was quickly expanded to 50 feet, and was already impressive with its spaciousness when first launched back in 2019.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:20:54 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe got our first look at the MC75 in La Grande-Motte. But this model isn’t exactly new, with hull #1 having been launched in 2023 and already completed two seasons in the Mediterranean and one in the Caribbean. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:07:25 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFor a long time, offering a powercat that couldn’t make more than 20 knots was tantamount to commercial suicide… but times are changing, and new “slow life” lifestyles are gaining momentum. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:26:28 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe AY60 we discovered at La Grande-Motte is destined for crewed charter work: this powercat, making its world premiere at the show, is already scheduled to head to Split, Croatia, for its summer season.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:08:13 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleBased in New Zealand since 2016, Earthling has become a specialist in electric drivetrains and offers a hybrid powercat similar to the very sleek Stealth 36 – a catamaran designed by Australian Alan Carwardine and built in Phuket, Thailand. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:44 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe standard version of the Rapido 40 demonstrated impressive speed potential right from its first runs. This model, presented at the IMS at La Grande Motte in its Performance version, was accompanied by a Racer example.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:19 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAnnounced a few days earlier, the press conference held in La Grande-Motte on the opening day of the International Multihull Show provided the opportunity to formalize an unprecedented alliance between Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:01:55 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleEvery year, these awards recognize the very best multihulls on the market - celebrating innovation, performance, comfort, and design across the industry. It is now time to discover the results together… let’s reveal the winners in video!Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:11:47 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlePreviewed at the IMS, the Outremer 48 shares the same length as the Outremer 45, but delivers features much closer to the new-generation models represented by the Outremer 55 and 52. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:08:13 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleDuring a visit to the Intermer headquarters in Saint-Martin-de-Crau, we met with Sylvain Mizzi and Michael Amoros to discuss the international expansion of the AD Nautic network. A brief look back: Intermer’s headquarters, which serves as the central hub of the AD Nautic network internationally,...Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:58:50 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleTwo years ago, we discovered the Makai 37 in Croatia, designed by the Italian naval architects Eryd Yacht Design. The Z-shaped aft structure of the coachroof/bimini is unmistakably the signature of this young brand, which has already announced a second model, the Makai 42. In the meantime, Makai has...Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:16:09 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAs early as the 1960s, naval architects and builders broke free from the single-hull sailboat model to create catamarans and trimarans. This major innovation revolutionized offshore racing, and indeed, the entire world of recreational boating. We invite you to revisit the history that led us to our...Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:47:13 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleHailing originally from Canada, Annalea sailed into English Harbour as a teenager and has been here almost ever since, spending her formative years racing and cruising until eventually sailing became her profession and she was crewing on classic yachts. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:14:28 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAlthough New Zealand-based Shift Yachts Ltd is a completely new catamaran brand, it is led by a pair of highly experienced directors: Paul and James Hakes, father and son, formerly of HH Catamarans. The first model due to be unveiled is the Shift 54+, which has been under development for the past 16...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:22:39 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe TH36 was the first (and last?) power catamaran from the American brand Four Winns and it caused quite a sensation when it was launched three years ago. Testers were unanimous about the seaworthiness of the hull designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design and the pleasure of handling the new powercat,...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:21 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleSpecializing in the measurement of loads applied to rigging, Cyclops Marine has been developing load sensors for several years, used by boatyards and riggers, particularly for original equipment installations.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:42:02 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAlthough the TH33 was unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival back in September, sea trials weren’t available to be undertaken until this spring in Jupiter, Florida, and then in Cannes, which is where we headed to check out how Jeanneau’s smallest powercat performed at sea.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:51:12 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith its 110,000 members, Vogavecmoi has become the leading French-speaking platform for collaborative boating. What started 15 years ago as a simple crew-matching website has grown into a key player in the shared sailing ecosystem, also evolving into a sailing club and organizer of nautical events...Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:16:21 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleHaving already presented the Odisea 48 and 64, it’s now time for us to check out the mid-range model, the 55. This catamaran will still be built from aluminum, but it remains relatively light (just 15 tons) thanks to it featuring a compact cockpit and not featuring a flybridge. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:03:57 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleEven on board multihulls equipped with large storage capacities, freshwater autonomy remains a key concern when cruising far from marinas and/or with larger crews. It is in this context that Dessalator is upgrading its range with a new generation of watermakers featuring a brushless motor.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:29:34 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleVoodoo Yachts is launching the XF80, a new powercat derived from the XF75 platform. Longer and sleeker than its predecessor, the 80 combines high speed, increased volume, and enhanced versatility while maintaining the fuel efficiency and high-speed range that have made the brand’s reputation.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:58:19 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFrom offshore racing to cruising, the world's leading manufacturer of navigation electronics is essential aboard many multihulls. Founded in 1956 in Lymington, England, B&G – short for Brookes & Gatehouse – has gradually established itself as a benchmark in sailing instrumentation. Now...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:54:12 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhile many racing multihulls are quickly decommissioned or even abandoned, others stay the course. Some vessels undergo “organ donations,” such as Geronimo, whose hulls and connecting arms are still in service 25 years later on MACSF, Guirec Soudée’s trimaran. And for a few rare former...Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:37:06 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Multihulls World community is well acquainted with the crew of the Saona 47 Ile de Rey, as we’ve been following Catherine and Stéphane for the past four years. The French couple has now logged well over 20,000 nautical miles aboard their catamaran, and we’ve featured their latest adventures...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:46 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleCatana Group currently employs 1,300 people working across four multihull production sites - Canet-en-Roussillon, Marans, El Haouaria, and, more recently, Aveiro. We’re going to show you this brand-new factory…Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:46 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe launched our YouTube channel in 2012, obviously focusing on our multihull tests. Four years ago, when subscribers already numbered 2,500, we decided to systematically link a boat test to a video - and thus to put online much more content both in English and in French. Gradually, we’ve also been...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:46 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIn the 16 years since its first edition, which was held in Brittany, the International Multihull Show has established itself as the essential meeting place for all those who love sailing on two or three hulls. The event is now firmly anchored at La Grande-Motte in the South of France and remains the...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:45 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhile the Caribbean and the Mediterranean are undeniably the most popular destinations for those chartering a multihull, our blue planet offers many other magical places just waiting to be explored - among them, the islands of Hawaii are sure to impress.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:45 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThere can’t be too many sailors originating from landlocked Colorado (not really famed as one of the great maritime states) but that’s where Warren and Erica hail from. Some seven years ago now, they quit the rat race and left the mountains in their wake, bound for Martinique where they bought...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:45 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFrom the iconic Cyclades to the unspoiled Sporades, from the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Islands, the seven months Sabine and William spent in Greece offered them much more than just scenery: intense emotions, a journey rich in discoveries, and the fulfillment of a childhood dream.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:45 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter towing their catamaran to Spice Island Marine Services boatyard in Grenada, the rebuild could commence. But the first stage of the process involves removing everything that had been damaged by water that had gotten in while the boat was upside down in the mangroves of Carriacou after Hurricane...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:45 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleKookaburra’s Atlantic crossing by the numbers? 2,200 nautical miles sailed, 188 flying fish washed up on deck, 68 night watches completed, 26 hours under engine, 25 beers downed, 17 days at sea, 4 successful gybes, 5 squalls that hit us head-on, 3 schools of dolphins encountered, and… 0 fish...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:45 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article09:34 am: The new record time wasn’t yet showing on the race control board, but that wasn’t important. What is, however, is that it now stands at 94 days, 21 hours, and 58 minutes. Twenty-two years after Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, Guirec Soudée has broken the record for the sailing “the wrong...Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:51:20 +0200https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article22 years after Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, the young Breton sailor is welcomed as a hero in Brest: aboard his large trimaran MACSF, he has just broken the record for a round-the-world voyage against the prevailing winds by 28 days. We were able to welcome him in the harbor and share his first moments...Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:23:54 +0100https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleEquipment manufacturer Dometic is expanding its catalog with a range of customizable water bottles, travel mugs, and insulated tumblers. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:53:03 +0100