Sailing through the waters of the English Channel, sailors encounter a collection of islands forming a unique archipelago: the Channel Islands. These jewels nestled between France and England offer breathtaking marine landscapes and idyllic anchorages for adventurers seeking nautical exploration. Navigation in this region requires particular attention to tides and currents, characteristic of the English …
The German shipyard Bavaria Yacht unveiled, at the Cannes Yachting Festival, its new sailing yacht from the C Range, the Bavaria C46. An intelligent, elegant sailboat that adapts to each owner. This was a successful world premiere for the Bavaria shipyard. The German yard presented 8 of its boats (sailboats and motorboats) at the Cannes …
The Dufour shipyard presented the Dufour 44 at the autumn boat shows, a sailboat with modern and well-thought-out fittings. The Dufour shipyard continues to renew its range of sailboats. Following the Dufour 41, the Dufour 44 was unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival. This new 44-foot sailboat builds on the work of the Dufour teams, …
At the heart of Torqeedo’s booth lies an array of electric drive systems, ranging from 1 kW to 200 kW on a system level. These systems are designed for small leisure boats, sailboats, powerboats, and even larger yachts. Noteworthy products include the Travel Family for small boats, the ultra-efficient Cruise system for boats up to …
An ambitious initiative led by Member of the European Parliament Catherine Chabaud and CNRS biologist Colomban de Vargas came to life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, with the launch of the participatory oceanology program Plankton Planet aboard Perseverance, the polar exploration and future resupply schooner designed by Jean-Louis Etienne for the Polar Pod. Discovering the …
Rivers are at the heart of the evolution of the world’s civilizations. They have enabled the creation of some of the world’s greatest cities, and even today they shape our borders. The most powerful rivers carry our imaginations as much as fertile silt. Among them, some stand out for their extraordinary size. Their titanic course …
When thinking of devastating storms in France, several names come to mind. Since 1980, France has experienced dozens of storms causing significant material and human losses. Discover our summary of the five most powerful storms that have struck France since 1980. 1. Storm Lothar (December 26, 1999) Lothar is undoubtedly one of the most striking …
In the realm of marine conservation and coastal affairs, significant strides have been taken to strengthen the French action plan aimed at addressing accidental captures of small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay. This comprehensive plan is set to span from 2024 to 2026 and comes as a response to a pivotal decision by the …
Some legends frighten sailors, just like they do landlubbers. But are all stories merely legends? Among the things that terrify sailors the most, rogue waves rank high on the list. And these are very real. But are they frequent, and how do they form? Let’s explore that together. Oceans are unpredictable and hide numerous secrets, …