Founded in 1987 by Christian Bouroullec in Quimper, the Structures shipyard, known as Pogo Structures, has established itself as a leading name in the construction of racing and cruising sailboats. Specializing in fast boats designed for offshore sailing with a small crew, the shipyard has successfully combined performance, innovation, and quality craftsmanship to appeal to sailing enthusiasts.
The Structures Project Began
In 1987, Christian Bouroullec founded the Structures shipyard in Quimperin Brittany, with the ambition of building prototypes of high-performance sailboats. Faced with growing demand, theThe construction site moved to Combrit Sainte-Marine in 1990where it is expanding to meet the needs of boaters looking for fast and reliable boats.
Key moments in the history of the construction site
- one thousand nine hundred ninety-five : Launch of the Pogo 6.50, the shipyard’s first production sailboat, which met with immediate success and established Pogo Structures’ reputation in the offshore racing world.
- 2000s The shipyard is diversifying its production with models such as the Pogo 8.50 and the Pogo 10.50, expanding its range to meet the expectations of boaters seeking performance and comfort.
- two thousand thirteen : Notable participation at the Nauticales, where the Breton shipyard presents its flagship models and confirms its leading position in the fast sailboat sector.
- two thousand fourteen : Launch of the Pogo 40S3, a 12.18 meter racing sailboat designed by Finot Conq Architects, which illustrates the shipyard’s commitment to innovation and performance.
- two thousand fifteen : Launch of the Pogo 50, an offshore cruising sailboat that demonstrates the shipyard’s ability to produce boats combining comfort and speed.
- two thousand twenty The shipyard recorded a turnover of €9,255,800, an increase of 22.22% compared to the previous year, reflecting sustained growth and increased demand for its models.
The Structures construction site today
Today, Pogo Structures is renowned for its range of high-performance sailboats, appreciated by both racing sailors and recreational boaters. The shipyard continues to innovate by offering models adapted to the contemporary demands of sailing, while maintaining high-quality production. Based in Combrit Sainte-Marine, it remains a key player in the French nautical industry, contributing to the international reputation of “Made in France” sailing.
The most popular and sought-after models
- Pogo 6.50 (1995) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 8.50 (2000s) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 10.50 (2000s) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 12.50 (2010s) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 30 (2010s) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 36 (2010s) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 40S3 (2014) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 50 (2015) – Architect: Finot-Conq
- Pogo 44 (2020) – Architect: Finot-Conq
These models illustrate the diversity and evolution of the Pogo range, demonstrating the shipyard’s commitment to offering sailboats that combine performance, innovation and sailing pleasure.