Multihulls Worldhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/Les derniers articles du site Multihulls World.fr-frPicomolehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Rapido 53XS #1, Picomole, arrived in Antarctica in February 2026; it is believed to be the first recreational trimaran to cross the Drake Passage and sail along the Antarctic Peninsula. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:58:28 +0100The Tribe in the BVIshttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThis week, we’re taking you to the British Virgin Islands for seven days of family sailing aboard a Moorings 5000 (Leopard 50). Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:49:32 +0100Aquila 50 Sailhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith nearly 20 knots of easterly breeze and a short, choppy sea, conditions were perfect to put Aquila’s very first sailing catamaran through its paces. At the helm, our journalist Brieuc Maisonneuve comfortably pushed the boat beyond 8 knots. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:30:05 +0100Heritage 36https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith its hull directly inspired by a racing boat designed and built by Canados, the Heritage 36 is unsurprisingly very fast and seaworthy. Its sleek hulls with stepped chines cut through the surface while the tunnel under the nacelle provides full lift and absorbs any slamming, enabling this...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:57:21 +0100HammerCat 35HHhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThis brand-new center-console model with a walkaround deck is based on the hull of the HammerCat 35CC (40 units built). However, the deck, side decks, and cabin/wheelhouse are entirely new, developed in close collaboration with Du Toit Yacht Design.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:43:25 +0100Balance 502https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe had the opportunity to discover the brand-new Balance 502 in a world premiere at the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) and to sail on board it off the coast of Key Biscay to reach Fort Lauderdale. This new model from Balance Catamarans is taking over from the 482.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:46:45 +0100Omaya 50https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Bulgarian brand Omaya Yachts, launched its first model, the Omaya 50, last summer. This powercat, like most of its competitors, is one of these newcomers to the market, selling not only living space - in this case 1,615 square feet (150 square meters) - but also luxury, as we were able to see...Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:20:58 +0200Voyage 510https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAlthough the Cape Town–based shipyard Voyage Yachts has produced several models such as the 480 and 580, since 2020 its range had been reduced to the very comfortable Voyage 590, whose build quality we were able to see firsthand at the yard three years ago. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:51:08 +0100Voyage Yachtshttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleNearly three years after our first visit to the shipyard, our correspondent Jonathan took advantage of the launch (and sea trial, coming soon!) of the Voyage 510 to discover the Voyage Yachts facilities for himself. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:21:10 +0100Pacifica 44https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAsOne Yachts is an Australian shipyard based in Thailand that currently offers a range of sport fishing and recreational boats. The builder is launching a new brand, Pacifica Yachts, whose first model will be the Pacifica 44. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:42:39 +0100Westbound Circumnavigationhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleSailing aboard his Ultim MACSF, Guirec Soudée rounded Cape Leeuwin, southwest of Australia, on February 18 at 15:49 UTC. After nearly 60 days at sea, the solo sailor has regained almost 1,000 miles on the record set by Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (achieved in a monohull) since his departure. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:21:05 +0100Tortolahttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe British Virgin Islands are a favorite destination for boaters thanks to the wide variety of anchorages and the particularly pleasant sailing conditions. However, marina infrastructure has remained somewhat limited - except in Road Town, the capital. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:36:46 +0100TH33https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleUnveiled for the first time in Miami, the TH33 is marketed as a family day cruiser/weekender, not a fishing boat. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:17:09 +0100Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschildhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter more than two years under construction, Gitana 18 was launched in Lorient on February 14, taking advantage of almost calm winds and even a brief sunny spell… On the quays and pontoons of Lorient La Base, a large crowd gathered to witness the spectacular handling of the 32-meter-long,...Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:57:42 +0100Aventura 38 Flyhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFor Aventura’s first-ever presentation in the United States, the builder chose to showcase the 38 Fly, one of four models in the 38 range. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:46:34 +0100Odisea 64https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe previously showed you the Odisea 48, the first model in the sailing range announced by Wama Yachts – the Tunisian shipyard that has entered into partnership with Odisea Catamarans to build aluminum multihulls.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:42:18 +0100Day 1 Shuttlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleChantier de l’Arsenal has long been involved in building more environmentally friendly multihulls; its new shipyard, unveiled a few months ago, is itself constructed in wood and even generates energy through its solar panels. As for the multihulls, they are built using the One Shape Process with...Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:52:25 +0100Canados Heritage 67https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleRevolution Marine Group presents the big sistership to the Canados Heritage 36: welcome to the 67, an ambitious Italian-built powercat designed primarily for the US market! Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:42:04 +0100Partnerships and Acquisitions https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThrough a strategic alliance with Karver, the acquisition of XPO in La Rochelle, and now a technical collaboration with Ropeye, Antal has clearly revealed its ambitions in less than three months. For the Italian group, founded in 1977 and offering more than 1,000 deck hardware products, the...Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:23:50 +0100MIBS 2026https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe 2026 edition of the Miami International Boat Show got off to a flying start. Under brilliant sunshine, I handed out all my Multihull of the Year stickers and banners — much to the delight of the builders present. Of the 36 nominees this year, 18 had made the trip, giving this new edition...Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:45:46 +0100Zeus SRXhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFollowing the expansion of the Nemesis range unveiled at boot Düsseldorf 2026, B&G is launching the Zeus SRX. Two separate announcements, yet driven by the same objective: structuring the electronic architecture of today’s sailing yachts and multihulls.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:57 +0100Who's Whohttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIn Amsterdam, we met up with Stephen Weatherley, CEO and founder of Archipelago Yachts, where he presented the shipyard’s current direction and unveiled their current projects. His vision is based on an approach that places engineering, design, and propulsion systems at the forefront, applied to...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:48:50 +0100Multihulls World YouTube Channelhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleTo find our videos, log in to our YouTube channel and use the search. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! It’s Free and You Won’t Miss Any of Our Latest News!Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:38 +0100Ocean Fifty Solidaires en Pelotonhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleMid-October, our star reporter Brieuc Maisonneuve got the chance to join as delivery crew on the trimaran Solidaires en Peloton, skippered by Thibaut Vauchel-Camus, between Saint-Malo, in Brittany, and Le Havre, in Normandy. This multihull is none other than the former Arkema 4, built by Lalou...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:37 +0100Black Lionhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe last saw Magalie and Cyril in Nouméa back in July last year, where they were completing their second circumnavigation. The adventure continues for the French couple who began their sailing dream 15 years ago. This time, they take us along on a journey through the idyllic islets of the world’s...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:37 +0100Spear It Animalhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIf you follow any multihull-based YouTube channels, this young American couple will need no introduction. They’d been cruising the Bahamas and the Caribbean aboard their 50-foot monohull, but were dreaming of better things. And one day, an opportunity presented itself that they couldn’t refuse....Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:37 +0100Loela https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleLast summer, the family crew treated themselves to one of the most legendary stopovers of all: New York City. A guided tour of the Big Apple from the water aboard an Outremer 45..Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:37 +0100Seven Summits Sailinghttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter wintering in Puglia, in Italy, Laura, Enrique, Aizea, and Bandit rounded the Cape of Good Hope at Santa Maria di Leuca to reach Albania. Despite having already submitted an application, the country is not yet part of the European Union, so this was the perfect opportunity to get out of the EU...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:37 +0100Sumsumhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleSoum-soum is the name of an alcoholic beverage produced (more or less legally) in Senegal – it is obtained after fermenting the pulp of the cashew apple, with a mixture of sugar, water, and yeast. Spelling slightly different, it is also the name of the catamaran that is taking Martine and Henry...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:37 +0100Lagoon Seventy 8 Zenithttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIn the highly exclusive world of luxury charter yachts, a few brands immediately stand out, and Lagoon is one of them. The Seventy 8 multiyacht (soon to be replaced by the Eighty 3) is the flagship of the Bordeaux-based manufacturer’s Premium range: this model offers considerable space and a level...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:36 +0100Multihull of the Year 2026https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Multihull of the Year competition was launched in 2018 with the aim of rewarding the best new multihulls through votes from the Multihulls World community. It was an immediate success, with thousands of you voting in this first edition. Discover the 36 MOTY 2026 nominees and… vote!Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:36 +0100Leopard 53PChttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOur correspondent in South Africa, Jonathan Jagot, was able to test the 2026 Leopard 53 PC departing from Cape Town. Indeed, the largest model in Leopard Catamarans’ power range was launched in early 2020 - celebrated with a world premiere at the Miami International Boat Show - so it was high time...Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:15:29 +0100Oceanwalker S60 Revolutionhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIt was hull #6 that we got to discover at FLIBS - the first three S60s are in charter work in Dubai, which is also the plan for the model that was on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:25:11 +0100La Baleine Bossehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleArnaud, Lorelei, and Mathilde, three highly experienced sailors, offer a variety of activities aboard an Aventura 43: corporate seminars, private sea trips, race start support, and women's sailing training.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:53:58 +0100Salt Tendershttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe young Brittany-based company Salt Tenders is offering dinghies made of honeycomb aluminum, no less... This technical material is usually used in aeronautics and superyacht construction, but here it is adapted for our dinghies, which become as light as if they were made of carbon/epoxy...Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:58:59 +0100Second-Handhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe second-hand market in recreational boating, and in the world of multihulls in particular, is very buoyant, with four transactions involving pre-owned models for every one new boat sale worldwide. Given that there are around 20,000 cruising multihulls on our seas and oceans, and that each one is...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:38 +0100Sailing La Vagabondehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe famous Australian YouTubers have this time decided to show their followers what goes on behind the scenes. Still in Palau, an island nation located in Micronesia, east of Mindanao (Philippines) and north of West Papua (Indonesia), they continue to explore the surrounding area while carrying out...Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:12:37 +0100Readers' Mailhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article" Hello to all the Multihulls World team! I hope you’ve recovered from Boot Düsseldorf? I was there around the same time as you - principally to meet Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, so it was also a special moment for me. To briefly return to your report on the show, you wrote that sailing multihulls...Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:10:12 +0100Aion 52, 56 and 60 https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe recently gave you a sneak preview of the three trimarans soon to be offered by Independent Catamarans... but there’s more: the Czech builder has announced three more new catamarans measuring 52, 56, and 60 feet.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:39:54 +0100AY60https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Adventure Yachts shipyard (not to be confused with Aventura Yachts) is based in Thailand and is presenting its very first 60-foot powercat, the AY60. We hope to discover this new model in April at the International Multihull Show. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:19:33 +0100World Boat Show Calendarhttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe success of the Paris Nautic Show, launched last November, seems to be (finally) a positive sign for indoor boat shows, which have been struggling since the Covid crisis. While some events have not survived this difficult period, boot Düsseldorf managed a few days ago to maintain its status as...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:18:51 +0100Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally 2026https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFor this final day, the trade winds remained steady at 20 knots but shifted to the southeast, allowing the swell to roll into much of Simpson Bay - an area that is usually a very calm anchorage. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:34:43 +0100Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally 2026https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Diam 24, which supported the Tour Voile from 2015 to 2021, has established itself as an attractive yet accessible class – this trimaran was actually designed in 2010 specifically for this very open program, explains Vianney Ancelin, the project leader. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:54:46 +0100Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally 2026https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleRobbie Ferron, CMC Race Director, was right; the wind picked up to over 18 knots this Friday, promising great things for the next two days!  Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:07:32 +0100Gunboat 72 Laylahttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe featured the Gunboat 72 in our test in Multihulls World #193; we find hull #2 here in Saint Martin: it's the largest multihull entered in the 2026 Caribbean Multihull Challenge. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:28:54 +0100Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally 2026https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleSimpson Bay, Saint Martin, Thursday, January 29th; while the United States shivers and even Miami is threatened by frost, temperatures are nearing 30°C in the heart of the Caribbean. Well, for everything to be perfect, we'd like the trade winds to exceed the 10-12 knots forecast for the day… Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:39:22 +0100Sailing La Vagabondehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleA bombshell for the star YouTubers of the seas: after 11 years of adventure, the legendary couple, Elayna and Riley, are selling their Rapido 60, the trimaran they bought 3 years ago. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:28:14 +0100Seaty https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe allure of maritime environments such as marinas, the booming river navigation sector, and rising real estate prices - and "land-based" rents - have resulted in a demand for floating homes. The Catana Group recognized this trend and positioned itself in this market… with two hulls, of course! Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:08:40 +0100Ventiohttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleMost of us have probably forgotten about the Edel Cat 35, Kat 28, Corneel 26, Aventura 23, and 28, to name just a few. Back in the mid-eighties, these Open catamarans were giant sports catamarans with a hard cockpit instead of a trampoline. The Aventura 23 and 28, based on older models, revived the...Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:55:49 +0200All-Electric Archipelago 40https://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://www.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe British boatbuilder specializing in aluminum powercats presented the first images of its very first 100% electric model at boot Düsseldorf.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:41:34 +0100