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Today Friday 26 th May, fast cross-Channel ferry sailings return to the Western Channel. The weekend summer service operated by the Condor Liberation fastcraft departed Portsmouth at 07:00 this morning, arriving at Cherbourg (Normandy) at 11:00. The return sailing departed Cherbourg at 11:50 and arrived at Poole at 13:35.
The service which welcomes passengers travelling on car and on foot will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during school holiday periods from 26 th May â 4 th June and from 14 th July â 3 rd September 2023.
Amongst the very first passengers to use the service this summer will be dozens of Normandy veterans sailing to Normandy to commemorate the 79 th anniversary of D-Day (6 th June, 1944).
The fast service will complement Brittany Ferriesâ conventional cruise-ferry routes to Cherbourg from Poole and Portsmouth, and passengers can mix and match routes, sailing out to France by fast ferry and returning by cruise-ferry or vice-versa.
Christophe Mathieu, CEO Brittany Ferries said:
â Weâre delighted to bring even more choice and flexibility for our customers crossing the western Channel this summer.
âThese fast sailings will complement our conventional cruise-ferry services operated by Barfleur on the Poole-Cherbourg route, and our overnight sailings from Portsmouth to Cherbourg with our latest ships Galicia and Salamanca. Across our route network this summer customers will now be able to choose from up to 130 departures a week.â
Condor Liberation carries 850 passengers and 235 cars, crossing the English Channel at speeds of up to 42 knots (48 miles per hour) making it the fastest ferry currently sailing the English Channel.
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French Sailboat Brands (Complete List)
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Daniel Wade
August 30, 2022
France is home to many sailing organizations and individuals that want to experience life on the water. There are many excellent French sailboat brands too.
Whether it is a monohull or multi-hull, there are plenty of great choices to consider if you are looking for one. So what French sailboat brands come to mind?
You are likely familiar with popular French sailboat brands such as Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Fountaine Pajot. However, other French brands like Amel, Dufour, and Pogo definitely stand out. In addition, you cannot forget about RM, Bali, Excess, Garcia, Lagoon, Nautitech, Outremer, and Windelo.
Each brand has something a little bit different to offer to help create the best sailing experience. While no brand is absolutely perfect, some are making a strong case.
According to experts in the sailing realm, there are some French sailboat brands that happen to have the best sailboats in the world. While this is heavily debated and different for each individual, there are a few that rise above the rest.
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Many French sailboat brands strive to be the best, so it will take some time to pick and choose the top of the line for your situation. Taking a look through all the brands is the only way to do it.
Many will pick one French sailboat brand over another due to a variety of factors. These include price, the reason for that particular sailboat, and comfort.
Beneteau is a one-of-a-kind sailboat brand that has found a way to combine racing and cruising without compromising comfort. They are one of the most popular sailboat brands in the world, offering many variations to fit sailors' needs.
For example, the Beneteau First 36 is an excellent full-scale sailboat that provides sailors an opportunity to get on the water safely and in style. Their stable hulls and light weight make them fast and reliable.
The brand has put together timeless classics for around 136 years now. From the living spaces, to the craftsmanship, you cannot go wrong with a Beneteau.
An elegant take on catamarans has been brought to customers by the Excess brand . They have one of the most intricate details with increased sailing area to provide sailors with the best possible experience.
Beneteau owns Excess, but both seem like independent versions of sailboats. Either way, both are excellent in their own categories.
Back in 1973, Alubat began production with their aluminum sailboats. They are the leading aluminum blue water sailboat brand and have served France proudly.
Since it is 100 percent aluminum, the hull is light and welded together. This creates a unique advantage compared to other fiberglass hulls that try to challenge weight.
In addition, Alubat uses lifting keels that allow you to take your adventure onto the beach. They have one of the best craftsmanship and put together a unique design.
The Kirie sailboat brand has been around since 1912 when they began building sailboats in Rue de la ForĂȘt. While starting out on smaller sailboats, they eventually turned their production to racing boats.
Their most popular models include Feeling, which has a handful of variations based on size capabilities. In 1987, this boat received boat of the year honors.
You will likely have a hard time finding one of these boats now, especially since the brand was bought out by PrivilĂšge. This brand also makes top-of-the-line sailboats, but they are typically custom ordered and not mass produced.
PrivilĂšge has a few in their lineup that they make for the public. These are their Signature Series catamarans. You can expect quality builds and some of the best catamarans here.
Wauquiez is determined to help sailors get out on the water. Over the last 20 years, they have established excellent sailboats with modern interiors and elegant hulls.
They offer three popular models known as Pilot Saloon, Centurion, and Optio. Each one has plenty of room due to the design of the deck layout.
They are all catered to fit the needs of sailors that want to experience blue water sailing at different levels. Whether you want an easier sailing boat as a beginner or want a larger boat to race, Wauquiez offers them all.
One of the more prestigious families in French sailboats, Jeanneau offers one-of-a-kind sailboats to anyone. Their most popular sailboat is the classic Sun Odyssey 380.
Starting in the 1960s, Henry Jeanneau was looking to go fast on the water. He was able to develop a powerboat to compete in the 6-hour Paris race and won.
This particular design has everything down to the last detail to offer customers the best experience on the water. Just like many of their designs, you can count on efficiency, ease of use while sailing, and excellent sail area.
Fountaine Pajot is all about helping you create memories while in luxury. They are known for their beautiful catamarans, most notably the Astrea 42.
Their inverted bows are easy to spot, making them appealing to look at while you glide across the water. They even made sure the interior was as comfortable as possible, with some models having large windows below the deck.
Dating back to 1976, they have become a standard for French sailboat brands. Whether you want an entry-level catamaran or a luxury one, they have options to get you going.
Amel is one of those brands that has stood the test of time. They have put together one of the most comfortable, yet easy-to-sail boats that everyone can enjoy.
Over the last five decades, Amel has been able to set itself apart from other competitors. They have made themselves the standard when it comes to French sailboats. One of their best models to check out is the Amel 50, which is a powerful and comfortable ride.
They pride themselves on safety, having reliable hulls, and offering fun on the water. You can count on Amel to create a quality boat and honor the French.
Dufour has been in the business for over 60 years and provided sailors with some of the best sailing yachts. These boats have an assertiveness like no other and you can quickly tell them apart from the rest.
The newer Dufour 32 offers a classic spin on style and comfort, all while giving sailors peace of mind when it comes to handling. They even have an aft sunbathing area that can be adjusted in minutes if needed, which means they have thought of everything when it comes to comfort.
Dufour has partnered with Fountaine Pajot to be a part of the ODSeaLab to be more environmentally sound for bodies of water near France like the Atlantic Ocean. By 2030, they hope to have net carbon-neutral cruising sailboats.
Pogo Structures has been around since 1987 building cruising sailboats and racers. It was not until 2017 that they debuted their own line of powerboats using the same name. As for sailboats, they began building them in 2000.
While they are primarily still a shipyard producing close to 60 boats a year for other clients, they have reputable sailboats to look through over the years. These include the Pogo 40, Pogo 10.50, and Pogo 44.
They have served a lot of sailors throughout France, primarily in Combrit where they have their headquarters. You can likely find these sailing on the Atlantic coast.
RM Yachts is another quality shipyard in France that has doubled as the maker of many sailboats for other brands and created their own. They have focused on making their own for the last 20 years, with some custom accommodations along the way. They are known for their easy-to-handle boats that are not only comfortable but of high quality.
Back in 1989, they came up with their first design of the RM900. This was an epoxy-soaked plywood boat that had metal reinforcing the inside. Not too much has changed, other than having fiberglass sandwiched in between.
They continue to provide opportunities for sailors in La Rochelle that want to get on the water, as they produce roughly 50 yachts per year. RM Yachts can have either two keels or a lifting one, giving sailors customized options that best fit their needs.
Bali sailboats offer a little something for those that love catamarans. Not only are these some of the most beautiful catamarans on the market, they are also well built.
They have a partnership with Catana shipyard, located in France at Canet en Roussillon. This is one of the most famous shipyards out there, providing top-of-the-line yachts and catamarans.
This French sailing brand has listened to what customers want for luxury, which includes rigid cockpits, sunbathing areas, sliding windows, and plenty of room on the roof to lounge. It is no wonder this brand has quickly risen to the top since 2014.
Garcia yachts were started back in 1974 by two brothers, Jean-Louis and Jean-Pierre Garcia. Both were metalworkers and they played around with the idea of building steel boats.
They are an excellent shipyard in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France, where they have also built a line of their sailboats. These include the Exploration series and the Explocat.
Lagoon is another beautiful catamaran brand that thrived along the coast of France. They are easily recognizable for their racing sailboats.
From 1984, they quickly developed a huge following for their offshore catamarans. The Lagoon 55 and 47are two perfect examples of their craft.
They are easy to maneuver, fast, and have the awards to back up their performances in races over the years. They are part of the very popular Beneteau Group, so it is no surprise that they are widely recognized.
Nautitech is aiming to provide sailors the capability of traveling around the world in a catamaran. While you may not want to travel full-time on the water, these sailboats are meant to handle anything.
Previously owned by French sailboat brand Dufour, the company was sold in 2002 to Bruno Voisard. They eventually moved their operations to La Rochelle, France, and dominated the market for catamarans along the coast.
One of their more famous designs is the Nautitech 40 Open. It is an award-winning yacht that has an open concept and is easy to sail.
Outremer is another French sailboat brand that wants to help sailors live out their dreams of living on the water. Dating back to 1984, there are well over 400 of these catamarans sailing across the world.
Sailors love what Outremer has been able to do in their designs, especially the Outremer 55. It is a completely livable catamaran that is easy to operate even if you are short-handed. No matter which model you find yourself in, Outremer is an excellent French sailboat brand.
Windelo is a revolutionary French sailboat brand leading the market in clean sailboat energy. Their catamarans are equipped with electronic motors that are able to swap over to hydrogen generation.
These are definitely ahead of their time, especially when they produced the Windelo 50 Adventure. With all of those clean energy options, it does not comprise luxury or the performance of these catamarans.
These are also easy to handle even if you are short-handed. If you are wanting a catamaran that can handle anything and use clean energy, Windelo makes an excellent option.
France has a long history of boats due to its geographical location. Generations have developed models and tweaked designs to get it right.
Over time, it has grown into a large economic output with over 20 French sailboat brands or shipyards. These companies are responsible for employing over 20,000 people, so the economy of France depends on sailboats.
The oldest French sailboat brand is Beneteau, which dates back to 1884. At that time, Benjamin Beneteau started his boat building company with a focus to make sailboats and powerboats for French fishing fleets.
Throughout the years, demand for sailboats, racers, and cruisers all popped up with different French brands meeting those demands. Today, the marine industry is quite busy along the French coast.
Chantiers de l'Atlantique is one of the largest and most popular shipyards in the world. It is located in Saint-Nazaire, France, and they handle just about every boat you can think of.
France is a unique location in the world that has a rich history. Sailing happens to be intertwined within that history, so naturally, you will see sailing as a common occurrence.
There is over 2,000 miles of coast to explore, meaning you have more than enough room to check things out. This alone makes it an interesting travel destination on the boat.
France has four different bodies of water surrounding the country. These are the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, English Channel, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Since there are many locations to sail, you can have fun no matter where you are. Rivers and canals are perfect for smaller sailboats. The Atlantic side offers many opportunities for larger boats.
There are also over 400 boat clubs that have different options for sailors. Each one will have different levels of expertise and groups of people to communicate with.
Depending on which one you choose can help you save time and money on select membership perks. Some will let you dock for free or offer other incentives if you a member.
The climate in France is nowhere near as consistent as sailing in Florida year-round, but it is another factor that allows sailors to enjoy their time on the water. France typically has cool winters and mild to moderate summers.
While the temperatures do show up around freezing, the summers are not that hot. If you can handle the temperature ranges then sailing in France will be a breeze.
Since sailboats are a symbol of luxury in France, many are proud to own one that can afford it. The sailboats you will likely see are typically all made in Poland or France.
Depending on the brand and size, the prices can range between $14,000 all the way to $16 million, if not more. For mega yachts, these are well above $40 million.
The average selling price for French boats comes in around $240,000 according to Yacht World for used and new French sailboats. The most common brands that were researched were Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Sunseeker.
It is important to know how much a particular sailboat is worth before committing to buying it. Check the brand you have in mind and find out all price points based on age, condition, and location so that you can determine the best deal possible.
The French had a passion to follow their dreams and design something that they loved. While this sounds like a familiar story for most successful brands, it is a little bit different in France.
Since the competition is so tough, you have to be able to make top-quality sailboats in order to survive. If your product is lacking in any way, you will be out of business quickly.
Some French sailboat brands have a generation or two of the family business under their belt, while others are new to the game. Either way, you still have to be able to impress the customer, which many have done so.
In fact, if you were to ask a sailor what their top five favorite sailboat brands are, they will likely choose a French one somewhere on that list. The most popular one so far is still Beneteau, which also happens to be the most common French sailboat out there. The next in line is Amel, which is up for a bit of a debate.
If you are interested in buying a French sailboat from one of the brands mentioned, there are some variables in play that you need to be aware of. While many of these brands are popular, they may not be available to you depending on your location.
In addition, some sailboat brands only make so many models per year and it might be difficult to obtain a particular one. If you do your research ahead of time, it could save you a lot of steps in trying to track one of them down.
Depending on where you are currently at, buying a French sailboat is going to be tricky. If you are in the United States, you will either need to find a dealer that can ship one to you there or buy a used one already in a marina.
There are some locations that have a market for French sailboats. It might be beneficial to make phone calls first or check online before just showing up.
Just like any major purchase, you need to make sure you have the correct amount of funds available to you. This means getting a loan set up in advance, saving more money, or selling something to help fund this purchase.
French sailboat brands do not typically cost more than other sailboats. However, the brand and size of the boat will make a huge difference.
You have to ask yourself if having 10 or 15 feet more is worth the extra thousands of dollars. If you can go smaller, this would also save you money.
If you find a French sailboat brand that you like, you could always try to purchase one online. By visiting their website, you can check out the next steps in the buying process.
They could help you in locating a dealer or find a way to ship it to you. This could save you time and money if they are able to work out a deal.
Looking for a French sailboat is just like looking for another sailboat brand, unless this is your first time. You need to make sure you understand your sailing goal first before buying one too soon.
Sailing goals include your purpose of sailing, how much you want to spend, and how long you plan to do it. If you can confidently answer those questions, then you are on the right path to what a good French sailboat brand is.
If you are aiming for comfort, you need to see if it can accommodate what you have in store. You need to find out if it has room for guests if you can live on it full time or the extra features that separate it from the rest.
The living space and other features make a huge difference for boats that aim for comfort and simplicity. You need to find one that does not compromise comfort for performance.
Monohulls have the capability of righting back up after the motion swings back and forth. Catamarans, or multihulls, have more stability and it will be a smoother ride.
If you plan on using your French sailboat for quite some time, you want to make sure you have the safest option of all. Both sailboat types have their advantages and disadvantages, so it is up to you to decide which to favor.
Do you want a sailboat that comes equipped with everything you need to sail full time? What about one that is easy to handle by yourself or just two people?
These are basic questions to ask yourself, but you must do the research thoroughly before buying. Staying ahead of the game when looking for French sailboats will help you out in the long run.
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Performance cruising catamarans are impressive-looking vessels that focus on speed above comfort. These fast boats are ideal for racing and long cruising vacations. But with the numerous brands and models on the market, how do you know which is the best one? Â
The best high-speed performance cruising catamarans are the Outremer 4x, McConaghy MC50, Nautitech 44, Gunboat 62, Balance 526, and Marsaudon Composites ORC50. All these boats deliver outstanding speeds and are light in weight, relatively comfortable, and incredibly safe. Â
This article will explore the brands and models that I believe have the best combination of performance and comfort . Weâll look at their speeds and what makes them cruise so fast. Weâll also examine the factors to consider when shopping for a performance cruising cat. Â
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Cruising catamarans are generally faster than monohulls of similar lengths. This means most well-built and well-balanced cats will arrive at their destination much sooner, and the cruise is much more comfortable. Performance cruising cats like the Nautitech include deep daggerboards and rudders, narrow waterline beams, hull chines, and big sail plans that allow for faster sailing than a standard cruising cat.
CATAMARAN | SPEED (Knots) |
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Outremer 4X | 20 |
McConaghy 52 | 22 |
Nautitech 44 | 17 |
ORC 50 | 23 |
Balance 526 | 20 |
Gunboat 62 | 20 |
Privilege Signature 510 (For reference) | 13 |
Fountaine Pajot Astréa 42 (For reference) | 10 |
Outremer Catamarans are well-known for their high speeds. These exciting cats sport brilliant designs, narrow bows, and large rigs. Built in Southern France, the vessels are strong and long-lasting since their structures feature materials such as carbon, glass, and vinyl ester.Â
The Outremer 4x is a stable and comfortable high-speeding cruising catamaran that performs ocean crossings and confronts any weather with remarkable ease. Named the European Boat of the Year in 2017, this 48-foot (14.6 m) bluewater cruiser sails faster than wind speed and attains maximum cruising speeds of 20 knots.
The 4x is an upgrade of the extremely popular Outremer 45, thus retaining Outremerâs core values of speed, safety, and comfort. Itâs built for maximum performance and enjoyment, with the lightweight, carbon fiber structure allowing for additional speed under sail .Â
Featuring comfort typical of much larger vessels, the Outremer 4X features 4 double cabins, hot water showers, a full kitchen, spacious storage, and excellent ventilation. Thereâs also an expansive deck, an unobstructed cockpit, and large trampoline areas. Most importantly, your safety is assured through the catâs unique features including a robust structure, offshore design, stability, and unrivaled speed potential.
The 4xâs cutting-edge design makes it ideal for competitive racing or blue water cruising, and it does both without compromising your comfort, safety, or onboard livability. However, to sail at maximum speed, the boat must remain lightweight, requiring your interior to be fitted out quite minimally. The other downside is the high price tag; the Outremer 4X commands a price between $912,322 and $1,202,945 .
The McConaghy MC52 is a performance luxury cruising cat reflective of McConaghyâs 50 years of experience in building high-tech composite projects. The luxurious boat features a flybridge, retracting centerboards, optimized hulls, and an open space bridgedeck combining the salon with the cockpit. You can also customize the boat to your specifications.
This hi-tech cat comes with sizeable sliding salon windows and frameless doors that provide fantastic views. Its wave-piercing bows can cut through waves, thus helping to increase performance by minimizing pitch resistance, while still retaining a smooth ride. Also, the saloon offers spacious dining space for up to 8 people, and the galley area is more like a penthouse.
The manufacturerâs background in building high-end racing yachts has resulted in an incredibly strong and lightweight vessel capable of reaching 22 knots (40.7 km/h or 25.29 mph). The main downside to this boat is the boom placement on the mast, which is much higher than other high-performance cats. This makes accessing the mainsail somewhat challenging. It also increases the MC50âs center of gravity and center of effort.
You can get the MC52 for about $1.6 million.
The Nautitech 44 easily blends comfort and fun to deliver an impressive sailing performance, whether you take short trips or long ocean crossings. The boat offers a good balance under sail, and it features helming stations on each hull. Plus, thereâs an integrated hardtop bimini complete with sunroof opening. Slim hulls translate to higher speeds, with the vessel reaching up to 17 knots (31.4 km/h or 19.51 mph).
The well-laid-out interior boasts a functional design, ample storage space, plus all the equipment you require for ocean cruising, such as a fridge, watermaker, and solar.Â
Nautitech 44âs twin helms give you the real sailing experience with a fantastic view of the sails and great visibility when maneuvering into port. However, you might not appreciate being stuck in the aft helm position without protection in lousy weather or during hot days.
Nevertheless, the boatâs responsiveness makes sailing more pleasurable. Plus, itâs affordable; the price is between $236,000 and $334,000.
Marsaudon Composites vessels are ideal for both racing and cruising. The sporty-looking ORC 50 comes with large inverted bows, an angular coachroof, a high freeboard, and a sturdy rotating carbon mast. In addition, the vessel is light which allows it to accelerate quickly, while the angular coachroof offers lots of space and excellent visibility.Â
The ORC50 can attain 23+ knots (42.5+ km/h or 26.41+ mph) and is among the fastest high-performance livable multihulls. Itâs capable of doing more than 350 miles (563.27 km) per day. Â
The downside to the ORC50 is itâs a bit technical to sail, thus requiring a skilled sailor. Furthermore, its immense power and speed can be intimidating to less experienced sailors. Solely designed for speed, the ORC50âs interior is simple, less roomy, and somewhat spartan; hence the boat might not be all that comfy. Still, itâll get you where you want to go pretty fast, and itâs an excellent value for money at approximately $787,751.25.
The Gunboat 62 is a true high-speed catamaran capable of sailing at 20 knots (37 km/h or 23 mph) over true wind speeds and known to notch up speeds of 36+ knots (66.7+ km/h or 41.45 mph) on a surf. The initial 3 Gunboat 62 boats featured epoxy, E-glass, and carbon fiber construction, but the fourth vessel was all carbon, sported a taller rig and a more expansive sail area.Â
These structural features made the Gunboat 62s extremely light, and they formed the original luxury high-performance cruising cats.
This multihull sailboat boasts a carbon mast, round hull sections for a minimized wetted surface area, high-aspect rudders, and retractable daggerboards. The steering station offers 360-degree visibility and sports overhead hatches that you can use to monitor the mainsail trim. The boat also contains 3 private cabins with queen berths, 2 spacious heads with showers, an aft cockpit, galley, and lounge.
On the downside, Gunboats are pricey cats; hence theyâre also expensive to maintain. The Gunboat 62 isnât that spacious either as itâs more focused on speed, but itâs extremely comfortable, plus thereâs plenty of space for hanging out. You can buy this catamaran starting from $2 million .
Built with a combination of carbon fiber, E-glass, epoxy, closed-cell foam, and composite bulkheads, this boat is strong, light, and can withstand terrible weather. The retractable daggerboards allow for good upwind performance. All high load areas contain carbon fiber, while furniture and cabinets feature cored sandwich construction, producing the lightest yet most robust catamaran.Â
A Balance 526 will reach speeds of up to 20knots without stressing the rig too much.
The boat is available in various layouts and comfortably accommodates 6 people. The spacious aft cockpit and saloon provide panoramic visibility. And since Balance 526 can handle the extra weight, you get performance plus all the creature comforts you desire.
Still, Balance 526âs pricing is on the higher end, beginning at $1,440,000 . Also, the slender hulls result in less space down below. Nevertheless, the boat lives up to its name, achieving the perfect balance between superb performance and comfort.
Performance catamarans contain two small narrow hulls, which cause them to have less water resistance. Smaller hulls mean the vessels have much smaller bow waves to fight, allowing them to move extremely fast. In addition, the less hull area is underwater, the faster the boat is capable of moving since thereâs less drag.
Having said that, itâs important to note that a narrow hull is more prone to burying its bows in rough seas. The wider the hull, the more buoyancy it offers, but only up to a given point. After which, the excessive width becomes unmanageable and performance suffers. The key lies in finding the right balance.
The longer a cruising cat is, the faster itâll move. While each vessel bears a maximum hull speed, in most cases, the lengthier the boat, the higher the speed it can reach. The length of the hull (length on the waterline) also has a significant impact on the speed performance. Thus, the cat attains maximum speeds when the wavelength is equal to the length on the waterline (hull speed).
Therefore, the longer the length of the hull, the better the performance of a high-speed cruising cat. You can also compare two cruising catsâ speeds based on this measure.Â
Modern cat manufacturers continue designing more innovative high-performance cruising cats that deliver a new blend of performance and cruising features. They achieve this by using advanced construction materials, better daggerboard designs, and creative weight allocation. They also keep a keener focus on onboard amenities. For instance, asymmetrical daggerboards placed midships in each hull can help achieve proper balance and hull trim.
The overall goal is to design cruising cats that offer high speeds, outstanding performance, and enough offshore comfort.Â
Hereâs an article if you are wondering what daggerboards and centerboards are and why they impact performance so much.
The lighter a cruising catamaran, the greater its performance. And some of the most popular high-performance catamarans find an optimal balance between performance and comfort. As a result, modern performance-based cruising cats have embraced the use of carbon composite construction for hulls, daggerboards, and rigging, instead of the somewhat heavier glass fiber materials.
A weighed-down cat produces less speed, which means excess immersion of the hulls renders the boat sluggish . The hull submersion also reduces the bridge deck clearance, promoting uncomfortable hull slamming.
You wonât find much difference in top speed between performance catamarans bearing similar lengths because they all have displacement hulls and mostly sail to hull speed with occasional surfing. This means that under skilled hands, these cats should exhibit roughly the same performance. A cruising catâs performance is also highly dependent on the state of the sea, wind direction, and speed, amongst many other factors.
Speed is the number one consideration when choosing a high-speed cruising cat. Yet there are other factors just as important since they contribute to the overall cruising performance, including:
Performance cruising catamarans are built using exotic, high-tech, lightweight materials to deliver an electrifying sailing experience. And as weâve seen from the above list, these boats deliver performance plus much more. Theyâre not only speed cruisers, but they also provide a smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable cruising experience.Â
So, whichever option you go for â from the luxurious Gunboat 62 to the much more affordable Nautitech 44 â youâre sure to get a boat that suits your needs.Â
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All fast catamaran connections in europe, the largest catamaran ferry, images of the highest-speed catamarans in the world.
Catamaran Ferries are faster than traditional ‘monohull' ferries. These ferries can achieve much higher speeds. In Europe, you have several of these fast catamaran connections that you can take.
Take for instance the ferry on the connection between Hirtshals and Kristiansand:
The Franciso ferry remains the fastest ferry, built by Incat:
HSC Francisco is a High-Speed Catamaran built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania. Powered by liquefied natural gas, she is currently the fastest passenger ship in service, reaching a speed of 58 knots (107 km/h; 67 mph). The propulsion is by two GE LM2500 water jets. Connecting Buenos Aires with Montevideo .
A ferry connection is considered fast if more than 40 knots can be achieved. Only ferry catamarans make this. Boats that are often high and therefore have less friction with the water.
Catamaran connections in Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea
You also have these ferries in the British Isles, including from Stranraer to Belfast and ferries from England to the Channel Islands. Since these often change locations, it is difficult to pin them to one location or connection.
You also recently have more of these High-Speed ââferries available around Greece.
The largest diesel-powered catamaran ferry is the HSC Express 1 and 2  between Aarhus and Odden (as well as RÞnne and Ystad) in Denmark. More information about this catamaran can be found here on Wikipedia  . The newer variants of this Ferry. For example, the HSC Express 3 is slightly smaller, so it may well be the case that these will remain the fastest and largest catamarans in the world for a very long time.
UPDATE: By the way, the Express 5 will eventually become the largest.
Sometimes you hear that the Hodor pleasure yacht ( Astilleros Armon  ) is the largest catamaran with 60 meters, but this is incorrect. It is much smaller than the HSC Express at 112.6 meters .
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The Bajamar Express is a beauty, love to see more of these catamaran ferries in Europe!
The White Blue ferry is the Iris 6.1 Catamaran Passenger Ferry. I think the project failed:
” The philosophy underpinning the design concept was the need to achieve three important targets. Most importantly, it had to be able to transport passengers in comfort. In order to impose a mimimal environmental impact on ports, estuaries and banks, it had to generate a low wake at all operational speeds. Lastly, it had to meet these standards without negatively influencing the hull form, which was designed to maximise speed and economy.”
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Youâve probably heard that one of the best reasons to get a catamaran is because theyâre fast. After all, thereâs a race any time there are two sailboats on the same waterway.
But like all things in boating, speed is a relative term. Catamarans seem fast to those coming from slow and heavy monohull sailboats, but cruising catamarans are still pretty slow vessels. There are indeed high-tech racing catamarans breaking speed records all the time. Still, the vessels that most liveaboard cruisers venture out on are only slightly faster than their monohull counterparts.Â
For this article, we will look at the types of catamarans people live on and cruise on. Forget about those fantastic Americaâs Cup yachts or those multihull go-fast fishing boats for a few minutes.Â
I have had experience cruising and living aboard both catamarans and monohulls. For five years, my wife and I enjoyed catamaran sailing on a Lagoon 380. We then switchedâfor many reasonsâto a Cabo Rico 38. The Cabo Rico is a traditionally-designed monohull with a full keel and a heavy displacement. In other words, itâs about as far away from a âspeedyâ catamaran as one can get.
How fast can a catamaran go, measuring catamaran speed, catamaran speeds vs monohull speeds, sailing cruising catamarans, performance cruising catamarans, racing catamarans, power cruising catamarans, catamaran top speed, faqs â how fast are catamarans.
Thereâs no doubt that catamarans are some of the fastest sailboats aroundâbut thereâs also a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding online about how fast they really are.Â
Realize that not all catamarans are created equally. There are cruising catamarans built to carry their passengers in comfort. And then there are racing catamarans built for nothing but speed. Somewhere in between, there is a poorly-defined category of âperformance cruisingâ catamarans that stir passions.
So, are catamarans fast? Well, itâs all relative. But, if you compare them to monohull sailboats of similar sizes and capabilities, the catamarans are usually faster for several reasons.Â
The speed difference is even harder to measure in the cruising catamaran category. One of the reasons catamarans beat monohulls during races is because they are built light with no ballast. But a heavily-laden cruising cat ready for an ocean crossing is hardly âlightly loaded.â Will it still beat a similarly heavily-laden monohull? Sure! But probably not by as much as you might think.
Boats measure their speed in knots. Traditionally, this was measured by a tool known as a knot log. The modern equivalent is an underwater instrument with a spinning wheel that effectively measures the speed of the water passing over the hull. So long as no currents are present, that speed will equal the boatâs speed over the ground (SOG).
Satellite navigation allows us to measure our SOG more accurately, but this isnât a great indication of boat performance since it will be affected by tides and ocean currents.Â
For landlubbers, one knot is equal to about 1.15 statute miles. So, in other words, when we say that a sailboat cruises at 6 knots, it means itâs going about 7 mph.
But before going any further, consider thisâthe maximum speed that a sailboat makes is generally a pretty meaningless number. Maybe the knot log pegs to 13 knots for a few seconds, thanks to a strong gust of wind while youâre headed down a large swell. Does this mean youâre driving a 13-knot boat?
A voyaging sailor who has made a long passage will have little interest in this sort of number. When youâre crossing oceans, what really matters is how many miles pass under the keel each day. The more miles you tick off, the shorter the passage. So most sailors learn quickly to look past the âfastest speed in knotsâ number and find real-world stats on passage miles.Â
Comparing speeds between radically different sailing vessel hulls is like comparing apples to oranges. Even seemingly similar boats, like âcruising sailboats,â the differences between one and the other are endless.
For example, letâs say you wanted to compare 38-foot monohulls to 38-foot catamarans. The speed of a monohull is limited by waterline length, which means youâd have to look at a hull that is significantly more than 38 feet in most cases. On the other hand, the catamaran is known for long swim platforms on inverse transoms and plumb bowsâmeaning most 38 foot cats have nearly 38 feet of waterline.Â
Then, what sort of hull design makes a fair comparison to a catamaran? Would it make sense to compare a transitional, salty 38-footer with a full keel? Probably not. Most sailors interested in the cruising catamaran lifestyle would more than likely be comparing it to a modern monohull with a flatter bottom, fin keel, and spade rudder.Â
What about the catamaran? Thereâs a lot of variation in the catamaran field regarding performance. If speed is your goal, you likely want to compare the high-end performance brandsâOutremer, Gunboat, HH, and the like. These boats are becoming more popular, but most cruising cats you see on the water are not performance models. Instead, they are the big and comfortable cruisers made by Lagoon, Leopard, or Fountaine Pajot.
Finally, how can you fairly compare the stats? Boats sail differently in different wind speeds and at different points of sail. In other wordsâthere are a lot of variables that make it hard to answer the question, âHow fast can a catamaran go?â
Polar charts for each vessel can provide some clues to make a somewhat fair comparison. Polar charts are graphical plots of a sailboatâs performance in different wind conditions and at different points of sail. Manufacturers seldom publish since no two are ever perfectly alike. They are less of a boat specification and more of one sailorâs results for a particular boat. Most owners make their own polar diagrams, but theyâre still a tool for those looking to get an idea of a modelâs performance in the real world.
There are several distinct catamaran classes, and predicting speed means understanding what the designers were building the craft to do. You might be surprised to learn that the first âmodernâ catamarans popped up in the New England racing circles in the late 1800s. Nat Herreshoffâs Amaryllis is particularly famous from the time .
Since then, catamarans have been synonymous with speed. But in todayâs world of many different multihull designs, itâs important to set your expectations accordingly. As you would not buy a Ferrari for its cargo space, donât expect your minivan to win any races at the track.
Examples of cruising cats include popular models made by the big-three catamaran makersâLagoon, Fountaine Pajot, and Leopard. However, there are dozens of other companies making these boats. The market and industry for cruising catamarans have never been larger.Â
Most of these boats are engineered to provide comfortable accommodations for voyaging. They first became famous as vessels for sail charter holidays, where their huge cockpits and private cabins made them much more popular than the smaller and cramped monohull options.
As a result, theyâre not built with high-tech components or super lightweight performance rigs. Instead, theyâre the catamaran equivalent of a Hunter or a Catalina sailboatâmass-produced on an assembly line. That keeps prices lower than other types of catamarans, but it also means that theyâre not winning any races. The makers use traditional layups with end-grain balsa-cored fiberglass to keep costs down. In addition, they usually feature stub fin keels, which are foolproof to sail but will not provide the upwind performance of a lift-making daggerboard.Â
Still, without ballast and when lightly loaded, cruising catamarans can move. They show their colors in light air when heavy displacement-hulled sailboats usually make their poorest showing. Since these moderate conditions also make for great cruising, these boats can provide a lovely ride in smooth weather.Â
Cruising catamarans canât plane or anything, but their narrow hulls create an effect that means they can beat the hull speeds of a similarly sized monohull. Of course, itâs not a precise number since every boat and crew is different, but generally, you could expect speeds to be about one and a half times that of a same-sized monohull.
These catamarans are still rigged for comfort, but theyâre built using the highest-quality and lightest-weight materials. While their hulls are rigged for comfortable living, they are generally designed much sleeker than regular charter-style cruising catamarans. The hulls are narrower, and youâre unlikely to see tall flybridges or forward lounge seating.
Several companies are making these boats. But in the world of catamarans, a performance cruiser is the upper end of the market. If you want a car comparison, Lagoons are something like a Chevy sedan, whereas an Outremer is like an M-series BMW. A Gunboat would be even more exotic, like a Ferrari. Not only are they more fashionable brands, but theyâre also made to higher standards with cutting-edge designs .Â
Itâs also worth noting that the category of âperformance cruising catâ is a sliding scale. Some companies make vessels with better materials and craftsmanship than the cruising cats but arenât designed for speed. Others build cats that are all about performance with few amenities.Â
With every new model, companies building these cutting-edge boats are attempting to boost the âperformanceâ and the âcruisingâ aspect of their vessels. As a result, amenities and speed continue to get better and better.Â
Any racing sailboat is not designed for comfort. Especially on a catamaran, accommodations take up space and weigh the boat down. True racing vessels are designed to not worry about the crew but optimize every element for speed. Once the boat is designed for the desired performance, theyâll squeeze in bunks and storage wherever they can.Â
As such, thereâs not much point in comparing them to liveaboard or cruising sailing vesselsâthey are too different. Some modern racing catamarans even fly above the water on foils. This makes for a high-speed boat and a considerable risk for sailors traveling for pleasure. Gunboat tried to make a foiling cruising cat in the G4 model, but it didnât go so well for them.Â
Power cats run the same gamut of designs that sailing catamarans do. Power catamarans and sport catamarans designs are popular in powerboat circles for the same reasons they are in the sailing worldâtheir hull designs allow for smaller underwater profiles and high speeds. There are many fast catamarans out there with twin engines and average speeds of well over 70 knots. Most recreational vessels cruise at about 20 knots, however.
Power catamarans also offer a smooth ride, making them a popular choice for large vessels like passenger ferries. There are even military vessels that use two hulls, like the stealth M80 Stiletto .
As you can see, catamaran speeds vary from just slightly better than monohulls to extraordinary flying machines. But cats are about much more than just speed. Their open and bright living space makes living aboard an entirely different experience than living on a monohull. Their cockpits flow into their salons for a full-time outdoor living feel that no other type of vessel can match. There are many reasons to choose a catamaran as a liveaboard sailboat.
The answer depends on many other questions, like what sort of catamaran is it? And if itâs a sail cat, how fast is the wind blowing?Â
Sailing catamarans come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are optimized for living space and comfort, while others are designed with fast cruising speeds being the sole goal of the boat. The Gunboat 68, one of the fastest cruising sailboats currently made, can exceed 30 knots.Â
The world of power cats is much the same. Some power cats can do well over 70 knots, while most cruising boats top out at around 20 knots.
A hull speed is a characteristic of traditional displacement-hulled sailing vessels. The properties of the hull shape under the water create drag that limits the overall speed that the vessel can achieve. Even if you keep adding more power (or more wind), the vessel cannot exceed its designed hull speed for any length of time. Hull speed is a factor of waterline length.Â
Multihulls, however, have an entirely different underwater profile than monohulls. Their narrow hulls and shallow keels mean that drag is not the limiting factor. With this in mind, designers can tweak catamaran hulls to plane and cruise well above the hull speed of a similarly sized monohull.
The market for fast-moving cruising cats has never seen more innovation than in the past decade. This type of boat has taken off, spurred in part by new designs and the overall popularity of multihulls for cruising. The industry leader in fast multihulls is generally considered the French-based company Gunboat . After all, one of the companyâs mottos is âLife is too short to sail a slow boat.â
The companyâs largest boat to date is the Gunboat 90 Sunshine . However, the delivery of the companyâs current flagship, the Gunboat 68 Condor , from France to St. Maarten, provides some real-world numbers. In the delivery crewâs words, âOur max speed exceeded 30 knots a couple of times, and the max 24-hour run was 328 nm.â To save you the math, that works out for an average speed of 13.7 knots for their best day.
Matt has been boating around Florida for over 25 years in everything from small powerboats to large cruising catamarans. He currently lives aboard a 38-foot Cabo Rico sailboat with his wife Lucy and adventure dog Chelsea. Together, they cruise between winters in The Bahamas and summers in the Chesapeake Bay.
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FRANCE IN JUST 3 HOURS. High-speed ferry to France. Our high-speed service is currently unavailable. Speed across the Channel from Portsmouth to Cherbourgor Cherbourg to Pooleon our fast-craft service to France. Operating to and from Cherbourg, sailings on our high-speed ferry to France are available at weekends during the summer holidays.
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Elapsed time: 35 minutes, making Hoverspeed the fastest connection between England and France. Since 1991, Hoverspeed Fast Ferries has supplemented its hovercraft with fast catamarans. Dover-Calais. The Seacat Isle of Man crosses the channel in 50 minutes, carrying up to 573 passengers and 85 cars. Dover-Ostend.
Condor Ferries. Condor Ferries is the only ferry company to offer weekly crossings between the Channel Islands and France. In 1993 they were the first ferry company to establish a high speed catamaran crossing from the Channel Islands. Condor Ferries now offer both traditional ferries and modern fast catamaran (fast cat) ferries.
Ferries to France - Prices from ÂŁ200. Ferry crossings from the UK to France are operated by 3 companies: DFDS, P&O Ferries & Brittany Ferries.The most popular ferry route from the UK to France is Dover - Calais (38 daily crossings), while the fastest way to cross the Channel is via the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle train (35 minutes). See below for prices and timetables for all crossings to France.
Garcia Explocat 52. The Garcia Explocat 52 is custom made with aluminum hulls and structures and fiberglass composite deck roofs. Aluminum shipbuilding has been Garcia's strength for over 40 years. In Normandy (France), the Garcia shipyard has built more than 300 monohulls, catamarans, and trawlers up to 102 feet in length.
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26th May 2023. Brittany Ferries resumes fast ferry sailings for 2023 summer season. Today Friday 26th May, fast cross-Channel ferry sailings return to the Western Channel. The weekend summer service operated by the Condor Liberation fastcraft departed Portsmouth at 07:00 this morning, arriving at Cherbourg (Normandy) at 11:00.
These are also easy to handle even if you are short-handed. If you are wanting a catamaran that can handle anything and use clean energy, Windelo makes an excellent option. History of Sailboats in France . France has a long history of boats due to its geographical location. Generations have developed models and tweaked designs to get it right.
Outremer. Outremer Catamarans is one of the original makers of French performance cats, in business since 1984. According to their website, the company has made over 300 boats since then. A large-scale production boat maker they are not. These are custom-built fast catamarans of the highest quality, made for safety, comfort, and speed.
Brittany Ferries fleet of Portsmouth ferries to France provide a wide selection of sailing times and dates. All ferries offer superior onboard comfort and carry both cars and passengers. Select from our choice of cruise ferries for relaxing day or overnight sailings. Portsmouth is the closest ferry port to London and with direct access from the ...
Embark on a swift and seamless journey with P&O Ferries to France. Enjoy a comfortable 1.5 hour ferry ride, connecting you to the heart of Paris in just 3 hours. With an impressive 15 crossings daily, our service offers flexibility to suit your schedule. Book your Ferry to France now and experience the ease of travel with P&O Ferries.
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The Outremer 4x is a stable and comfortable high-speeding cruising catamaran that performs ocean crossings and confronts any weather with remarkable ease. Named the European Boat of the Year in 2017, this 48-foot (14.6 m) bluewater cruiser sails faster than wind speed and attains maximum cruising speeds of 20 knots.. The 4x is an upgrade of the extremely popular Outremer 45, thus retaining ...
The Fastest Ferry. The Franciso ferry remains the fastest ferry, built by Incat: HSC Francisco is a High-Speed Catamaran built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania. Powered by liquefied natural gas, she is currently the fastest passenger ship in service, reaching a speed of 58 knots (107 km/h; 67 mph). The propulsion is by two GE LM2500 water jets.
There are many fast catamarans out there with twin engines and average speeds of well over 70 knots. Most recreational vessels cruise at about 20 knots, however. ... the Gunboat 68 Condor, from France to St. Maarten, provides some real-world numbers. In the delivery crew's words, "Our max speed exceeded 30 knots a couple of times, and the ...
Hoverspeed operates a unique fleet of high-speed catamaran and monohull car ferries. In 2002 Hoverspeed will operate a fleet of three seacat catamarans on the prime Dover - Calais route, crossing in just under one hour with up to 14 daily departures during the peak season. Hoverspeed also operates the only cross-Channel link between the UK ...
French ferry company Brittany Ferries has confirmed that it will resume its fast UK to France crossings in 2022. The summer service was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, with demand for travel expected to be significant next year, the route is to make a welcome return. From late May until early September 2022, the Normandy port of ...
Windelo catamarans: eco-friendly, innovative, comfortable and performance sailboats, design for the journey. Green energy, electric motor, bio-sourced materials ... Canet en Roussillon FRANCE. ... because the constructive process makes it possible to envisage fast evolutions from one boat to another while remaining well priced. An ambitious and ...
The Gunboat team, from its shipyard in La Grande Motte (France), build high-performance and elegant yachts made for cruising and regattas.
There are 4 different ferry routes from Portsmouth to France which include, Portsmouth to Caen, Portsmouth to St Malo, Portsmouth to Cherbourg and finally Portsmouth to Le Havre. All four routes are operated by Brittany Ferries. Brittany Ferries have been in existence since 1972.
Catamarans for sale in France on DailyBoats.com are listed for a range of prices, valued from $1,524 on the more basic models to $8,434,299 for the most expensive. The boats can differ in size from 3.76 m to 68 m. The oldest one built in 1968 year. This page features Menorquin, Outremer, Bali, Nautitech, Leopard, Lagoon, Catana and Fountaine ...
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The Stade de France, a contemporary venue. Purple at the Paris 2024 Games for better television coverage. More specifically, two shades of purple (a lighter one for the track and competition areas themselves, and a darker one for the technical areas) have been used to colour the facilities at the Stade de France. A complementary grey colour was ...
The Windelo 50 sets the standard for environmentally friendly fast cruising catamarans. This yacht is equipped to take you to Patagonia via the Pacific Islands, leaving zero carbon footprint, except if you sail under power for a long time. ... IMT MINES ALES) (Gard, France) in connection with the architects and designers of the project. The ...
Feb 22, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacer s Victor Oladipo stands on the court after the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the women's 400m hurdles final at Stade de France. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Anna Cockrell from the US took silver running a big personal best of 51.87.
MARSEILLE, France (AP) â Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti of Italy retained their Olympic title in the mixed team multihull Thursday and Austria's Lara Vadlau and Lukas Maehr combined to win gold in the mixed dinghy, a new sailing category for the Paris Games. "We knew winning again would be the hardest thing of all," Tita said of adding the gold medal here to their victory in Tokyo ...