ALL THE MULTIHULLS TO SEE ...AND SEE AGAIN

Having read the preceding pages, you will be aware of the huge number of new things that you will be able to discover at the upcoming boat shows. However, a show isn't just about the new boats. It's also a chance to rediscover some of the boats which, although already known, are worth another visit. Here's a quick look at some of the "unmissables"...



Already 45 multihulls at Annapolis, at least 40 in Miami and Cannes, and spotlight on our favorite boats at the Grand Pavois show: Multihulls will surely be the talk of the nautical world this fall! And what about the inland shows such as Paris and Dusseldorf which are making catamarans and trimarans the center of attention? Multihulls have definitely got the wind their sails and you should take the opportnity to visit as many of them as possible, to make sure you have all the information before buying your dream boat...

Cannes Yachting Festival (France)

Cannes is the Festival Town, and this year it has changed the name of its Boat Show to the Cannes Yachting Festival. As the name suggests, the show is focused mainly on yachting, and the big boats take center stage here. However, in the middle of the show, there are pontoons reserved just for multihulls. Again this year, there will be some discoveries to make such as the much anticipated Saba 50 from Fountaine Pajot, Outremer 45, Bali 4.5, O Yacht Class 4, Lagoon MY 630 and 560 S2, Nautitech Open 40 and 541. But that's not all. Leopard will be exhibiting their 48 with new interiors, and the Ocean Explorer C60 will finally be presented to the public in Cannes. Not to be missed as well: the Mattia 52 Carbon from the new Privilege 5 Series and the Jaguar 48 are worth a visit.
The Swiss S2C 45 will of course be in Cannes, as will the Tag 60 and the motor-powered FlashCat 47, the Catana 42,47 and 59, the Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Quatuor, Summerland 40 LC , Queensland 55 and especially the magnificent Victoria 67. Lagoon will be bringing many of the boats in its sailing range: the 39, 450, 52, 560 S2, and 620. As well as the 45, Outremer will be bringing a 51... Already shown last year, the Air 77 will be on display again. Privilège will also be showing a 615 and as last year, Sunreef will be arriving in force with no fewer than 6 catamarans: the 60 Power; 70 Power; 60 Loft; Sunreef 58; 102 and 70...
As for trimarans, the Neel 45 will hold court again this year, alone among all the catamarans.
For all the info on the Cannes Yachting Festival :
www.cannesyachtingfestival.com

Grand Pavois de La Rochelle (France)

This year the Grand Pavois has decided to give a boost to the multihull sector, and has joined forces with Multihulls World to hand out a free magazine at the show, detailing our favorite boats. For those who can't get to the show, there will be a free download on the show's website. This year the multihull zone at La Rochelle will feature two pontoons and the organizers are expecting between 30 and 40 ...