Ocean Racing Within Your Reach
If you’re a fan of high-performance multihulls, you’ll probably remember reading our test of the Rapido 40 Cruiser (see MW189). We were won over by the simplicity and outstanding performance of this trimaran, which also offered surprisingly generous living space. At the 2026 International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte, the Vietnam-based shipyard pulled out all the stops by showcasing its 40 Cruiser in the Performance version and, in a world premiere, the all - new Rapido 40 Racer - an even more radical design, especially since it, too, was presented in the Performance version.
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Conditions: 9 to 11 knots of wind, calm sea
From Coastal Regattas to Ocean Racing
While it obviously shares the DNA of its predecessor, the Racer immediately asserts its uniqueness. It was also interesting to see the two versions side by side and play “Spot the Difference” - and it’s clear that none of the differences are mistakes, given how explicit the design philosophy is.
Paul Koch, co-founder of the shipyard, explains that he wanted to offer a racer capable of both competing in coastal regattas with a crew of four to five…
