Quiberon Bay is considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Located in southern Brittany, it is an ideal body of water for a successful cruise. Quiberon Bay, in MorbihanQuiberon Bay is a magical body of water for a holiday in southern Brittany. It is sheltered from the swell by the Quiberon peninsulaand …
South Finistère boasts a wild yet welcoming coastline. For hikers and boaters, this part of Brittany is brimming with cruising opportunities. Among the most accessible waterways, Cornouaille and Cap Sizun, including the Pays Bigouden, offer some truly beautiful stopovers. This coast, stretching from Concarneau to Douarnenez, is a dream come true for discovering a magical …
Concarneau, a coastal town in southern Brittany (Finistère), is nestled at the end of a cove, at the entrance to the bay of the same name. Its marina offers a true technical and tourist stopover for boaters. For boaters arriving from Brest or Lorient, Concarneau is a marina to add to your itinerary. The medieval …
The Lagoon 380 is an iconic cruising catamaran in the world of recreational boating. This multihull has brought joy to many sailors and charter companies alike. It must be admitted that this sailboat has many strengths for a family cruising program, whether coastal or offshore. Designed by the naval architecture firm VPLP Design, it was …
The Athena 38 is an 11-meter catamaran built by Fountaine Pajot. Designed by the Joubert-Nivelt firm in the early 1990s, this multihull is as enjoyable at sea as at anchor, making it ideal for ambitious cruising projects. The Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 is a cruising catamaran designed to combine performance, comfort, and ease of use. …
Archipelago Yachts, a British builder of aluminium expedition yachts, has marked a significant milestone with the opening of its new shipyard in Newport, Isle of Wight. This move not only expands the company’s production capacity but also positions it at the forefront of marine innovation, particularly in low- and zero-carbon propulsion. The new facility is …
The Gothenburg region’s repeated top ranking reflects its critical role in Nordic and European supply chains. For businesses, this means faster, more reliable, and sustainable access to global markets. For the region, it translates into economic growth, job creation, and a stronger position in international trade. Record-Breaking Performance in 2025 Port of Gothenburg: The Nordic …
The Oceanis 31 is a cruiser that remained in the Bénéteau shipyard catalog for over 10 years. This 9-meter sailboat enjoyed considerable success before being replaced by the Oceanis 30.1. Here’s a look at a sailboat that will appeal to families. The Oceanis range is a staple of the boating world, both in France and …
The Bénéteau Antares 7.80 is a motor cruiser designed for day trips and short coastal cruises. Launched as the successor to the Antares 750, this cruiser stands out for its focus on cruising while retaining the versatility appreciated by fishing enthusiasts. With a length of 7.48 meters, outboard engine options up to 200 HP, and …
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i, designed by Marc Lombard, is a coastal cruiser under 9 meters. Often criticized, this sailboat is actually very well designed for family coastal cruising. The Sun Odyssey 30i is an 8.79-meter coastal cruising sailboat, designed by Marc Lombard and built by Jeanneau from 2008. Intended for family sailing or with …
The seven crews still racing in the second edition of the GLOBE40 left Valparaiso Bay (Chile) to begin the fifth leg, heading to Recife (Brazil). A 4,860-mile course, marked by the passage of the legendary Cape Horn, followed by a climb up the South Atlantic towards the Brazilian coast. This leg, with a coefficient of …
Marine electronics have profoundly transformed navigation, whether for leisure boating, fishing, or offshore racing. GPS, fishfinders, radars, autopilots, VHF radios, onboard instruments…: these tools are now essential for safe navigation, optimizing performance, and fully enjoying your time at sea. Faced with the multitude of brands and models available, how do you make the right choice? …
Max-Prop has been offering feathering propellers since the 1970s. Propellers with many advantages for sailing, designed for sailboats. On a sailboat, the quest for performance aims to eliminate anything that can slow down the boat. Underwater, one of the main sources of drag is the propeller. To address this issue, companies have developed folding propellers. …
The OceanFifty class was born in 2021. It succeeded the Multi50 class and brings together 15-meter catamarans and trimarans in the main offshore races. Multihulls in the OceanFifty class are attracting growing interest from offshore racing skippers and sponsors. The class was established in 2021, following the Multi50 class, which itself was created in 2015. …
The type of sailboat we choose to buy depends largely on our sailing program. While we often think of catamarans or monohulls, a trimaran can be an excellent sailing option for cruising. For a cruising-oriented sailing program, we often consider a monohull for its ease of use and price, or a catamaran for its comfort …
The Class40 is a dynamic offshore racing association. An international class, with many sailboats and talented skippers. The Class40 association brings together skippers of Class40 boats as well as those involved in the development of these sailboats. The Class40 is a monohull, offshore sailboat. These sailboats have a program of cruising and offshore races. Their …
The X 332 is a cruiser-racer sailboat from the Danish shipyard X Yachts. Like all boats from the yard, this 10-meter sailboat was designed by Niels Jeppesen and produced from 1994 to 2005. It is a very well-built and high-performing sailboat under sail. The X-Yachts X 332 is a 10.06-meter cruiser-racer sailboat, designed by naval …
In the category of 9 to 10-meter cruiser-racers from the 90s—affordable both financially and technically—the X302 isn’t the first sailboat that comes to mind. Yet, this boat could well be the ideal cruiser for those seeking an elegant and seaworthy sailboat to sail along our coasts with family, or even further. 9-meter sailboats have many …
Granville, perched on its rock, is a maritime city where history, heritage, and a passion for the sea blend harmoniously. A former privateer stronghold and land of the Terre-Neuvas, Granville captivates with both its rich legacy and its vibrant present. Its marina, Hérel, is now a must-visit for boaters, offering an ideal stopover between Mont-Saint-Michel …
The organizers of the Transat Café L’Or have just reviewed the event. The results are interesting to analyze. The 17th edition of the Transat Café L’Or Le Havre Normandie once again proved that a transatlantic race could become much more than just a sporting event. From October 17 to November 20, 2025, this event transformed …
Sailors often talk about their boat, explaining that it is weather helm or lee helm. But what does this mean, and how can you properly balance your sailboat? Who hasn’t experienced that unpleasant feeling of not being able to do what you want with your boat? You get frustrated because it won’t point upwind and …
Halfway between a fishing boat and a pleasure craft, the fishing-cruiser is winning over more and more boating enthusiasts along our coasts. Combining practicality, safety, and comfort, this type of boat offers an accessible approach to nautical leisure. Let’s explore together this versatile vessel that allows you to discover our coastlines while enjoying the pleasure …
Who said sailing fishing-cruisers were a thing of the past? A Polish shipyard continues to offer these much-loved boats. Meet Haber Yachts. Here, the Haber 660, a worthy heir to the old Evasion range sailboats from Bénéteau, meets a program that should appeal to many of us. The Haber 660 is a coastal and inland …