https://old.multihulls-world.com/Les derniers articles du site Multihulls World.fr-frhttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFounded in 2006 by François Gabart, then a student at INSA, MerConcept is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Initially established to support the skipper's racing career, the Brittany-based company has gradually evolved into a fully fledged business, now employing 70 people at a 32,300 sq ft (3,000...Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:51:55 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter picking up a good pace again the previous evening, Éric Pilato is once more facing the whims of the wind. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:39:38 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith the Kochi 40, Nova Luxe Yachts continues its expansion into electric and hybrid catamarans.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:02:22 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleJFA Yachts, the Concarneau-based shipyard specializing in custom yacht construction, has just launched and stepped the mast on its new Long Island 87'.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:50:44 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe La Rochelle-based Fountaine Pajot Group is strengthening its presence in the eastern Mediterranean by establishing a joint venture with Atalanta Marine, its longstanding partner in Greece for nearly 15 years. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:38:22 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article6 days, 21 hours and 29 minutes. That's how long it took Éric Pilato, since leaving La Rochelle aboard Skiboo 2, to cross the latitude of the Rock of Gibraltar, while some 400 nautical miles west of it. Another symbolic milestone for the solo sailor, who is now actually ahead of his planned...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:54:11 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter the grueling conditions encountered off Portugal, Éric Pilato is once again enjoying seas aboard Skiboo 2 that are more conducive to contemplation.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:17:44 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhile most major multihull builders update their models every six years on average, Australian builder Scimitar Boats takes a very different approach. Quite the opposite, in fact, since its Scimitar 1010 was launched in 1997. Yes, you read that correctly: almost 30 years ago!Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:21:13 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter leaving Cape Finisterre and its Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in his wake, Éric Pilato hasn't exactly enjoyed the relaxation he was hoping for. Off the Portuguese coast, Skiboo 2 has just endured a particularly rough spell: 30 knots of sustained wind, gusts reaching 40 knots and swells of...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:13:07 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleGerman carbon specialist AST (Advanced Sailing Technologies) is preparing to significantly increase its production capacity. The Potsdam-based company is set to invest around € 3 million in a new industrial facility covering nearly 43,100 sq ft (4,000 m²), scheduled to become operational in...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:01:38 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will welcome a new professional event entirely dedicated to refitting in 2027.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:32:36 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlePascaline and Arnaud left their lives ashore behind for a three-year voyage around the world aboard TEM, their Outremer 55, as part of the GLYWO25 rally. Just one small detail: Pascaline had never sailed before! One year and two oceans later, here she is in Fiji, with her first year of cruising...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:25:50 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAn American specialist in marine electrical components for over 30 years, Blue Sea Systems, a Navico Group brand, is launching the MiniSwitch, a new compact battery disconnect switch designed to be installed directly on a battery terminal.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:38 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe Rallye des Îles du Soleil is preparing to set off on its eighth edition. Organized since 2017 by Grand Pavois Organisation (GPO), this transatlantic rally, open to monohulls and multihulls over 33 feet (10 m) - with multihulls accounting for 9 of the 21 sailboats entered - will once again link...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:07:32 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter almost 91 hours at sea, Éric Pilato has just passed the first symbolic milestone of his solo transatlantic crossing. Skiboo 2 has passed the end of the Cape Finisterre Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), having rounded it on the outside.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:01:16 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleArriving in Cannes for its world premiere, the BC60 is the smallest model in Bering Yachts’ Expedition range, but certainly not the least ambitious.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:04:32 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe tested the Orphie 29 in our MW183 issue; the small electric trimaran has now been renamed X-Wing by Nova Luxe Yachts.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:02:48 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter the west-northwest detour imposed by the weather, Éric Pilato and Skiboo 2 have now begun their run south toward Cape Finisterre. And this fourth day has started at a brisk pace: the night was lively, with plenty of wind, allowing the Excess 11 to make its way south considerably faster than...Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:44 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhy did Éric Pilato head west-northwest aboard his Excess 11 instead of setting a direct course for Spain and Cape Finisterre? The answer, of course, comes down to the weather. A low-pressure system lying across his route left a vast area with virtually no wind on its southern side.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:43:29 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleGood news for recreational boaters cruising the Croatian coast: ACI now has very long-term visibility to develop and modernize its marina network.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:34:19 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith the growing number of movable systems on board, the risk of activating one function while another piece of equipment is not in the correct position is increasing. Mercury Marine, the American marine propulsion specialist based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has just unveiled its Vessel Interface...Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:29:26 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThe 66th Genoa International Boat Show closed its doors on October 6 with figures showing significant growth. Organized by Confindustria Nautica at the Waterfront di Levante, the Italian show welcomed 138,273 visitors, up 11.3% compared to 2025. More than 1,000 boats were on display, including 215...Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:24:12 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIt’s no secret that women are significantly underrepresented in the marine industry. At Multihulls World, we want to help change this situation, which is why we have offered advertising space to Women in Nautica. But that’s not all: the second edition of the Women in Nautica conference will take...Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:18:15 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleDuring our test of the Omaya 50 in Genoa, we discovered a rather interesting solution on board from TED Marine: the OZone COCO+, a custom-made mattress designed to fit the sometimes complex shapes of the berths on our multihulls.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:12:59 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleMarine West is expanding its activities well beyond its bases in Brittany. Through its Destination Yacht operation, the company is becoming a distributor of Fountaine Pajot catamarans in the Seychelles, Mauritius and Réunion.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:36:32 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleReducing the number of plastic bottles on board while ensuring water quality: that is what Watersprint offers. Developed in Sweden, this compact system combines filtration with UVC LED treatment and can be integrated directly into the boat’s fresh-water system.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:25:48 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleSwedish specialist in table solutions for confined spaces, Lagun is updating its swiveling leg system with a new Pro version. Combined with the Tap Mount, it notably allows two independent tabletops to be installed on a single leg, a particularly useful configuration on board.  Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:18:24 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWe took advantage of the Genoa Boat Show to take the helm of the Omaya 50. Like the first boat unveiled in Cannes last year, this hull #2 was built in Silistra, Bulgaria, where Omaya has a 161,500 sq ft (15,000 m²) industrial facility backed by the family-owned Elica Group. Launched in 2020, the...Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:10:16 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleThis time, he’s off! Éric Pilato left La Rochelle on Sunday, October 4, aboard Skiboo 2, his production Excess 11, bound for Pointe-à-Pitre solo, nonstop and under sail. After a fairly peaceful first night, the skipper has already covered 120 miles.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:46:31 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleSparcraft has just inaugurated its new industrial site in Sainte-Soulle, less than 6 miles (10 km) from La Rochelle. Named Spartacus, the project represents an investment of € 22 million, including € 7.5 million dedicated to industrial equipment. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:23:04 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWith more than 1,100 islands and islets, hundreds of well-protected anchorages and reliable winds once summer has passed, Croatia’s Dalmatian coast ranks among the Mediterranean’s finest cruising grounds for multihulls. Aboard a Bali Catspace chartered through Dream Yacht, we discovered southern...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleWhat better way to discover the Saronic Gulf than setting out from Athens aboard a comfortable 46-foot powercat? Paul, Nancy and their son Isaac, soon joined by other family members, share their dream cruise, expertly skippered by Ludovic.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleOur previous catamaran was fitted with two-bladed fixed propellers supplied as standard by Yanmar when the boat was new. They worked just fine, but I always knew things could be better. On our current cat, the original units were similar two-bladed models, but for some unknown reason, a previous...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleCédric, his wife Kelly and their family have been sailing multihulls for five years now, first aboard an Astréa 42 and now on their Ipanema 58, Corbeau Blanc. In this, their first Postcard, they tell us how their adventure began.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAfter leaving a wake that has taken them to the other side of the globe, Pierre and Sylvie are continuing to explore French Polynesia aboard their Venezia 42. They’re now heading for the Leeward Islands, still enjoying welcoming family and friends on board… even if, after three months of...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFor British sailors Andrew and Ruth, cruising aboard their Excess 11 also means keeping an eye on both the Schengen rules and the 18-month Temporary Admission period for their VAT-unpaid catamaran. This time, the paperwork dictated the route: from Sardinia to Tunisia, then back to Europe via Sicily.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleTo find our videos, visit our YouTube channels and use the search function.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleIt really does seem as though the crew of Ystafell have a taste for sailing upwind! We last left them in the San Blas: since then, Cathy and Fanch have worked their way up the Caribbean Sea, tacking all the way to Jamaica, before discovering the very chic Bahamas. Now they’re heading south through...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAs anyone who’s been watching Raf and Sascha’s channel since the beginning of their multihull adventure will know, by the time they’d taken ownership of the hurricane-damaged Lagoon, both the original motors and one of the saildrives had been stolen. So, along with their restoration project...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleMost of the time, blue water sailing involves sitting in an anchorage with varying levels of activity undertaken. Typically, cooking, eating, doing maintenance and other small boat jobs, writing your blog, editing YouTube videos - if that’s your thing – but generally, not much vigorous physical...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:08 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleVéro, Patrice and their dog Windy are from Quebec and have been sailing around the world since 2019. After cruising aboard their Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40, Atypic 2.0 – the first Atypic was a monohull – they decided to continue their adventure in a different way. Now working as delivery crew,...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:07 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleEight knots of wind at most is a little light for a proper test… and yet, just after its presentation at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Windelo 55 Sport has already shown us that it has some serious arguments to make in the highly competitive fast bluewater cruising catamaran category. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:04:10 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFor its tenth anniversary, the Multihull Cup brought together five particularly well-prepared bluewater cruising multihulls at Port Adriano, Mallorca, from September 25 to 27.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:51:35 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleNanni is launching NOVA - Nanni Onboard Vessel Assistant, a new range of equipment designed to integrate the main engine controls into a single system.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:34:03 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFrom October 1 to 6, the 66th Genoa International Boat Show is bringing together more than 1,000 boats, including 215 new models, and exhibitors from 45 countries. Organized by Confindustria Nautica, the Italian show is this year occupying the entire Waterfront di Levante, extensively redesigned...Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:22 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleXquisite Yachts, a builder specializing in sailing and power catamarans for bluewater cruising, has unveiled the 52 Exploration Powercat, the smaller brother of the Sixty Solar Power and a new model designed for long-distance cruising.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:47:34 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleAlready representing Fountaine Pajot in Hong Kong, Asia Yachting is now expanding its operations into three new markets: the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:42:53 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleScanstrut will take advantage of IBEX, taking place from October 6 to 8 in Tampa, Florida, to present a solution developed with American company Perko: a removable navigation light powered without any exposed electrical contacts.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/article4,203 nautical miles from Nuuk, Greenland, to Nome, Alaska: Sadik and his three crewmates have just completed the Northwest Passage aboard Hafiz, their Garcia Explocat 52. Having departed on July 16, the catamaran reached Nome on September 9 after crossing some of the most demanding cruising areas...Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:16:34 +0200https://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articlehttps://test.multihulls-world.com/22/article/articles/articleFiji is about much more than large resorts and palm-fringed beaches. That, at least, is the message from TradeWinds: the specialist in all-inclusive cabin cruises offers the opportunity to discover the archipelago from the sea aboard crewed catamarans.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:06:08 +0200