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Allures 40.9 vs Ovni 400: French aluminium centreboarders go head-to-head

• November 2, 2020

Two rugged aluminium 40-footers from competing french yards make an interesting comparison. François Tregouet tests the Allures 40.9 and Ovni 400

Back in the mid-2000s the niche market for aluminium centreboarders was disrupted by the arrival of a new upstart, Allures Yachting. Until then, the undisputed market leader was French company Alubat, builders of Ovni at Les Sables d’Olonne.

Last autumn Alubat launched the Ovni 400, a substantial evolution of its original concept, which we went to test sail in Les Sables. Then, just a few days later, it was the turn of competitor Allures to reveal its new 40.9. The opportunity to carry out a comparison of these two ocean cruising prospects was too timely and tempting to ignore.

The original Ovni concept dates back to the 1970s. With their shoal draught and raw, chined aluminium hulls, Ovnis have captured the imagination of serious ocean sailors over the past four decades. More than 1,500 Ovnis have been built, and fulfilled thousands of sailors’ bluewater cruising dreams. Jimmy Cornell famously completed a five-year circumnavigation aboard his Aventura III , an Ovni 43.

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In 2003 engineers Stéphan Constance and Xavier Desmarest created Allures Yachting, with the ambition of revitalising the aluminium centreboarder concept. Starting with a 39.5 the Cherbourg-en-Cotentin-based yard quickly extended its range to 45ft, then a 50-footer.

But after the economic crisis of 2008, demand shrank and this specialised market was challenged by an ever-increasing number of competitors. Alubat began to appear unreactive. It was even close to disappearing in 2014, when it was taken over by a consortium of shareholders that loved the brand.

The Ovni 450 was launched, a refinement of the 445 aimed to innovate without alienating existing customers. Now, however, comes the Ovni 400, marking a real breakthrough.

The beamy hullshape of the Ovni 400 packs plenty of volume. All Ovni photos: François Tregouet

With this new design it is quicker to list what hasn’t changed: its 100% aluminium construction, centreboard keel and suitability for long-distance cruising are the main elements which remain the same.

At first glance, the shape of the hull is the biggest difference. The freeboard is almost vertical; the first curve is close to the waterline and its considerable beam extends almost all the way to the transom.

It has a rounded, slightly inverted bow, extended by a solid aluminium bowsprit. The bow section finishes one third of the way back, and sports a muscly volume visibly influenced by the box rule hulls of the Mini, Class 40 and IMOCA classes.

Slab-sided hull is rounded below the chine

This is combined with a short coachroof and vertical windows, and a clear and uncluttered foredeck that takes little water over the deck. The boat is secure to manoeuvre around on, with wide panels of non-slip and a longitudinal foot brace that runs centrally down the foredeck. Once at anchor, the foredeck area can become a double-bed sunbathing area.

The form and function of the boat almost makes you think of a catamaran – a connection that the Ovni 400’s architects, Alain Mortain and Yanis Mavrikios, are at no pains to deny.

All sail handling can be done from the cockpit, and canvas is hoisted or unfurled from the shelter of the huge companionway canopy. This rests against a solid arch, made of aluminium, which also supports the double mainsheet. When seated at the forward end of the cockpit benches, or on the coaming, you have a particularly well-sheltered watchkeeping station.

Cockpit is secure for helmsman and crew, but particularly under the canopy

At the stern, the twin wheels offer flexible helming: each wheel can be used sitting or standing facing forward, or sitting on the coaming to fix your eyes on the gennaker luff.

The twin rudders respond rapidly, and the genoa sheet winches, which are centred within easy reach, allow the helmsman to fine tune the sails without disturbing the crew. They can sit comfortably installed, well wedged-in, at the solid teak and lacquered aluminium cockpit table.

It takes time to learn how best to sail this modern hull. There is power, for sure, but also plenty of wetted surface area, so you have to find the right angles of wind and heel to optimise performance in light airs and breezier conditions. Under engine (a 50hp Volvo saildrive) the Ovni reaches 6 knots at 2,200rpm.

The airy forward cabin with an island double berth

But it is the Ovni’s comfort, ergonomics and stowage that impress most. The yard’s great experience and customer feedback all show their hand here.

Among the most striking points we liked were the large, rectangular bed in the forward cabin, and panoramic coachroof windows, which give a 180° view from the sliding companionway door. The light joiner work and décor give an uncluttered, modern look.

Practical touches include refrigerator drawers in the galley, which can be opened when the yacht is heeled; a large, and easy to clean moulded heads compartment in the starboard aft cabin; and a proper machinery room – a must for any bluewater sailor – that is accessible from the interior or the cockpit.

Galley with sensible handholds and fiddled worktops is to port

A few details from the first boat need attention, such as protection for the throttle and perhaps fitting the arch slightly further aft.

However, this is a serious candidate for bluewater voyaging . And with serious voyaging in mind, the buyer of the hull in build during our visit to the yard is having his boat equipped with a rigid doghouse to protect crew from any heavy weather.

Allures 40.9

Allures unveiled its latest model at last season’s La Rochelle Boat Show. Anyone familiar with the Allures 39.9 might recognise the deck layout and lines, but many changes have been made here.

The Allures’ deck and superstructure are composite, which allows a more sculpted shape than welded aluminium plate. Photo: Jerome Houyvet

Although the interior layout remains more or less the same, the leap in quality initiated by its designer Isabelle Racoupeau – wife of the yacht’s naval architect Olivier Racoupeau – has changed things substantially. The Allures 40.9’s warm joinery and the attention given to the finishing details makes its predecessor seem dowdy by comparison.

From the stainless steel fiddles at the navstation to the leather-covered reading lights and the white Corian inserts in the saloon table, there is an overall feel of luxury.

Wireless light switches are within easy reach and no longer hidden in the ceiling. It’s these type of small details that give an overall impression of stylishness whilst remaining seamanlike.

Coachroof portlights allow natural light to flood into the 40.9’s saloon. Photo: Jean-Marie Liot

The large roof hatches and five hull windows on each side generate plenty of light. The hull windows are aligned horizontally, so they enhance both the exterior aesthetics and the view from inside.

At sea, the slightly raised chart table and the U-shaped galley positioned close to the companionway allow the off-watch to keep an eye on the outside while staying warm and dry.

The saloon occupies the entire width of the hull, and the saloon table hides the centreboard well. There are a large number of stowage spaces on three levels on each side: under the seats; behind the backrests and under the side decks.

A U-shaped galley is to port, forward of the companionway. Photo: Jean-Marie Liot

Fitted on this boat was good quality insulation foam (optional), which limits temperature changes and avoids any risk of condensation on the inside of the aluminium hull. The deck is of composite construction.

This use of an alloy/composite combination is something that has been well mastered in superyacht builds as well as in aeronautical construction. The saving in production time for the shipyard is obvious, as the interior can be built while the hull is open and without passing the furniture through the companionway hatch. It is not only an economic advantage; the use of a mould also allows the development of different deck shapes, a high level of finish, and better insulation.

As for the aluminium hull, owners love the fact that the lack of paintwork means there is one fewer item of regular maintenance to worry about, and anyone who craves colour can still have the design of their choice with the now-standard vinyl hull wrap.

Photo: Jerome Houyvet

On our test sail we had between 15 and 18 knots of wind, and the Allures 40.9 seemed so easy. At 40° off the apparent wind, we were making 7 knots, and between 8 and 9 knots once we bore off to 115°.

I had another opportunity to sail this boat last year in over 25 knots of wind, and my impression then was equally good.

In quite rough seas the boat hardly took any water over the deck and was sailing at more than 9 knots downwind in spite of having only a jib and mainsail. The only boats overtaking us that day were coastal or ocean racing yachts.

With over 20 knots of wind to get back to Cherbourg, we sailed dead downwind, sails goosewinged as if we were in the tradewinds – albeit not so warm. We’d have liked to hoist a gennaker on the solid bowsprit, to lengthen her stride.

But on this point of sail, and with a swell starting to build, you get the best of the smooth movement that centreboarders provide, and it’s a behaviour that always pleasantly surprises anyone not familiar with this configuration.

The same is true of harbour manoeuvres, especially when going astern. Guided by the twin rudders, and helped by the bow thruster, the Allures 40.9 smoothly slipped into its berth like a hand into a glove, despite a strong crosswind.

Photo: Francois Tregouet

Head to head verdict

Both the Alubat and Allures yards clearly have a technical mastery of their builds. To be convinced of this, you only have to look at the electrical installations. The very high level of quality on both builds dispels any fears about the risk of electrolysis.

The metalwork on both boats is beyond reproach, stowage space is abundant, there are well-placed handrails everywhere and the capacity of the tanks gives all the self-sufficiency you could require. The specifications (below), indicate how evenly matched they are in some areas. So, which one would you choose?

The Allures and Ovni, close though they may appear to be, actually have very clearly differentiated personalities, and it is on this basis that owners will most likely make their choice.

The large and powerful Ovni will seduce those seeking to conquer muscular seas. The sleeker Allures will win the hearts of those who like to travel light. With the Ovni it is possible to customise the (aluminium) deck layout, while the Allures offers the versatility of a glassfibre deck construction.

Both Alubat and Allures deserve praise for the fact that the competition between them has pushed each company to innovate and improve their designs.

Centreboarder + Aluminium = Instability + Electrolysis?

Thousands of aluminium centreboarders have been cruising the world over the last 50 years. But myths die hard. A centreboarder is surely less stable than a keelboat? That’s simply not true. The standards for stability are the same for both. The downside is that the ballast on the centreboarder is higher up, so it requires more ballast to achieve the same righting moment.

A boat of the same length and sail area will be a few hundred kilos heavier – a disadvantage in light airs. On the other hand, the stability is very similar with the centreboard up, so you’re able to sail downwind in very little water or in rough seas.

The layman may also be worried about electrolysis in aluminium yachts. To dispel this biggest myth: the weak alloy of a lost penny dropped in the bilge won’t work its way through the 10-15mm of solid aluminium hull.

Ultimately, the electrical installations by shipyards such as Allures and Alubat are first class. Current leakage testers are a standard fit, warning of any deterioration, but also of possible problems if additional equipment is installed during the long life of the boat.

Allures 40.9 specification

LOA: 12.65m / 41ft 6in Beam: 4.15m / 13ft 7in Draught: 1.06–2.75 m / 3ft 6in–9ft Displacement (lightship): 10,900kg / 24,030lb Upwind sail area: 82.5m² / 883ft² Cabins: 2-3 Engine: 50hp Water capacity: 330lt / 73gal Fuel capacity: 400lt / 88gal Starting price: €313,000 (ex. VAT) Price as tested: €374,029 Design: Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design

Ovni 400 specification

LOA: 12.90m / 42ft 4in Beam (max): 4.35m / 14ft 3in Draught: 0.98–2.88 m / 3ft 3in–9ft 5in Displacement (lightship): 11,200kg / 24,692lb Upwind sail area: 85m² / 915ft² Cabins: 2-3 Engine: 50hp Water capacity: 400lt / 88gal Fuel capacity: 540lt / 119gal Starting price: €309,000 (ex. VAT) Price as tested: €420,045 Design: Mortain & Mavrikios

First published in the October 2020 issue of Yachting World.

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Interview | Stephan Constance: Allures Yachting - Group effort brings growth

By Rebecca Watson 2010-02-01T11:23:00+00:00

Allures Yachting registered a turnover increase of 16 per cent for 2009. Outremer’s turnover grew by 77 per cent for the same period. How do you explain the success of your yards? There are three key reasons for our success. Firstly, we put a lot of emphasis on product innovation. We are dedicated to building deep ocean-going vessels and we have innovated in order to achieve that. For example, building hulls in aluminium and superstructures in composite materials at Allures. Secondly, we’re a small company dealing with small volumes. Lastly, our export activity has taken off quickly.

What have your production methods brought to your success? At Allures in Normandy in the north of France, we follow a method of production we call ‘deconstructed organisation’. Before establishing Allures from scratch in 2003, we saw that small teams struggled to keep at the top of their game as far as key professions were concerned. Accordingly, the Allures facility is for assembly. Components including hulls and superstructures are completed by our trusted suppliers. At Outremer, we’re switching to deconstructed organisation. When we bought the yard in 2007, everything was 100 per cent in-house.

What advantages are there to being a group of shipyards? Buying together will help us achieve more competitive prices. Additionally, since both yards are focussed on producing deep ocean-going vessels, we follow what we call a ‘common technical doctrine’, which means that all our technical know-how is shared between the two yards. At the moment we’re looking into energy saving propulsion solutions that will eventually be applied to boats at both yards. We also share innovations in production techniques between the yards. Why did you acquire Outremer? Primarily we were attracted by the concept of Outremer’s cruising catamarans. They’re very fast, very light and very simple. There are no gensets and no air conditioning allowed on these boats. It’s a very safe concept, as speed is important to be safe in a catamaran. Secondly, at the time, the catamaran market was a small niche, but a very dynamic one with plenty of growth potential. Lastly, from looking at the company’s dossier we saw that it really was down to management that the yard wasn’t working. There were no problems with the team or with the concept.

Do you envisage any further tightening of the links between the two yards? We organise seminars focussed on cruising for our clients. The seminars are for clients of both yards, which not only allows them to get to know both boat brands, it also creates a friendly community atmosphere. Beyond this, I’m not sure that there would be a value to bringing the two brands further together. What are the advantages for a client who visits a stand displaying two such different types of boats?

Are you considering further enlarging the group? We’ve been through an extraordinary period of exceptional concern, but also of opportunity. We’re keeping an open mind as to further opportunities, but I can’t say any more than that.

How is your export business growing? Two thirds of our product is exported, only in Europe so far. Half of our exports are via distributors and the other half we sell directly. We have noticed that our export activity has suffered more during the crisis than our sales in France. Our most important export market right now is Northern Europe, but we’re looking for a distributor in America, as we believe that’s where we’ll see the recovery soonest. We’re also looking for a UK distributor.

What developments do you have planned for the two yards? In the coming months we’ll be able to make a detailed announcement, but for now I can say that in the near future we have plans for a new model from Allures, and in the medium term we’ll see something new from Outremer.

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Garcia, the French based aluminium sailing yacht builder has now joined the Grand Large Yachting Group. This group already included the French yacht builders Allures and Outremer and now together with Grand Large Services Garcia completes the quartet.

Garcia Yachts, which has been established now for nearly 40 years, has traditionally focused on building custom sailing yachts from 15m-35m (50ft-115ft) in length.

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“I am pleased to see the yard gathering new momentum,” said Jean-Louis Garcia, founder of Garcia, in a statement. “The Allures and Outremer teams are specialised in long distance cruising. They respect the values of the Garcia name.” Allures Yachting – Stéphan Constance – CEO

The Grand Large Yachting Group now includes four companies which specialise in producing on ocean cruising projects — Garcia Yachting; Allures Yachting, building centreboard sailing yachts from 12m-16m (40ft-51ft); Outremer Yachting, building catamarans from 13m-20m (42ft-64ft); and Grand Large Services.

For nearly 40 years, the Garcias have been a reference in the world of integral centreboard aluminium cruising yachts. More than 300 Nouanni, Maracuja and Passoa series sailing boats are cruising all over the world, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

Internationally acclaimed for the quality of their metalwork and their cabinetmakers’ skills, the Garcia shipyard has specialised in the building of custom sailing yachts from 50’ to 115’. These handmade boats represent the top of the range of the French yachting industry.

In joining the Allures Yachting – Outremer Yachting group, Garcia bring their prestigious savoirfaire with methods and means to inspire a new dynamism.

The Grand Large Yachting Group includes 4 companies dedicated to ocean cruising projects;

The Allures Yachting shipyard builds integral centreboard sailing yachts from 40’ to 51’ for cruising the world at speed, in comfort and in style

The Garcia Yachting shipyard specialises in the building of top of the range custom aluminium yachts from 50’ to115’

The Outremer Yachting shipyard builds plain, light, fast and seaworthy cruising catamarans from 42’ to 64’

Grand Large Services is a company dedicated to after-sale services under warranty and after warranty for Allures Yachting, Garcia Yachting and Outremer Yachting clients, such as repairs, refits, maintenance, delivery, training, advice, etc…

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On February 12, the Bordeaux Commercial Court validated the acquisition of the RM shipyard by the Grand Large Yachting group. Founded in 2003 by Xavier Desmarest and Stéphan Constance, Grand Large Yachting is France’s fourth-largest yacht builder. Over the years, the group has consolidated 4 iconic yachting brands (Allures Yachting, Garcia Yachts, Outremer, Gunboat) and developed them brilliantly.

Stéphan Constance, President of Grand Large Yachting Group: “We are very happy and excited that RM is joining the group. RM is a unique nautical brand in France, with strong strengths, original technology and a culture of innovation. The RM1180’s Sailboat of the Year award for 2020 is clear proof of this. Our ambition is to continue to work around the “RM DNA” and capitalize on 30 years of history, bringing our know-how in terms of production and international sales. ”

“Our short-term priority is to contact all customers who have placed an RM order and restart production. At Grand Large, we tend to consider that the relationship is not limited to sales. This is a philosophy I intend to apply to RM,” says Luca Tessitore, RM’s new CEO.

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Fora Marine's RMs taken over by a French group

End of the series: after the Fora Marine shipyard went into receivership, the Commercial Court of Bordeaux has just made a decision. He ordered the Grand Large Yachting group to take over.

After having postponed its decision, it was finally Wednesday, February 12, 2020, that the news fell. The court had to decide between two cases. The first one was led by the commercial director Maxime Vedrenne associated with a financially solid industrialist Mr. Olevier, president of the company V-Motech, supplier of engineering and equipment for the automotive industry. But the court didn't hold him in preference to the Grand Large Yachting Group's case.

Make way for the Grand large Yachting group

After creating the Allures brand of aluminium dinghy boats, the two founders of Grand Large Yachting , Stephan Constance and Xavier Desmarest, chose to grow by acquisition. Thus the group now has nearly 10 boat brands in the yachting sector (Allures, Outremer, Garcia, Gunboat ), but also in the professional boat sector. Now the Fora Marine brand with the RM range is entering their fold.

A future to be defined

We were unable to reach Stephan Constance to explain the future of the RM range and above all to tell us what happens to customers who have paid a deposit to reserve their next monohull in CP. Still, the court probably chose this plan in view of the group's other buyouts, all of which have been successful to date.

One more string

After aluminium (Allures and Garcia), composite (Outremer), high-end composite ( Gunboat ), this group will try to produce plywood sailboats with RM. Let's hope for a success for this revival which is not obvious given the debts and the problems linked to this construction technique.

As Xavier Demarest, the President of GLY’s Outremer Yachting division said, “We started talking with Gunboat years ago. By adding our operational strength to Gunboat’s brand recognition and innovative designs, our whole group will benefit for years to come. Gunboat is the pinnacle of world cruising catamarans.” Grand Large Yachting President Stephan Constance said, “We are honored to be managing the Gunboat brand, and we are determined to build on their market leading qualities. Gunboat is more than a yacht or a brand. It’s a way of life – and we are thrilled to be part of the same family.” “GLY is looking forward to bringing our operational and customer service disciplines to the Gunboat team. We are committed to taking the customer experience to the next level,” said Benoit Lebizay, Managing Director of GLY’s Garcia Yachting Division.

Grand Large Yachting has built the Allures Yachting, Garcia Yachting and Outremer Yachting brands into award winning, world-renowned ocean-going sailboat manufacturers. The acquisition of Gunboat will be followed soon by the announcement of a new Group structure, as well as details of new Gunboat projects over the coming months.

Gunboat: For more than 15 years, the American shipyard Gunboat has designed and manufactured carbon catamarans from 48’ up to 90’, known for their performance, technology and luxury, Gunboat has achieved a paradigm shift in boat design by applying proven durable race boat technology to create the ultimate cruising boat.

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Company History

Friends from College, engineers Stephan Constance and Xavier Desmarest shared a common dream of a long journey under sail. To implement the planned you need to find the right yacht as from the point of view of the limited budget, and a number of other parameters. After a long search and questioning other travelers, it turned out that the yacht that meets all the needs of dreamers, simply does not exist. This was the reason for the creation Allures Yachting in 2003.

Specialization of shipyard steel >aluminum boat with a centerboard. Already the first model of the Allures 40 has gained broad popularity in 2005, was named "Boat of the year" in France. In 2006, the brothers Peyron ordered Allures 44 for an expedition to Greenland. In 2009, the shipyard was awarded Bateaux Bleu awards.

every year, the turnover of the shipyard has doubled, and the logical step was the extension. In 2004 was established the management company of Grand Large Yachting, which was engaged in business development. In 2007 was acquired by the Outremer shipyard that produces cruise catamarans. This was followed by the Garcia shipyard, specialized in high-end aluminum yachts of large size and manufacturer of aluminum boats for fishing Aluboat. In addition, were open service, Charter and brokerage direction. 2013 Grand Large Yachting is actively working in the U.S. market. In 2016, the company acquired the odious American manufacturer chic >catamarans Gunboat.

Range of models Allures traditionally does not strike wide. The company is betting on opportunities in customised yacht. This was made possible thanks to the robust enclosures made of aluminium, which does not require additional reinforcement bulkheads. In addition, its own design office of the shipyard Cabinet Berret Racoupeau are ready to design any configuration of internal space and cockpit.

a Feature of the Allures yachts is not only aluminum housing and the presence of the centerboard. Here it is in the details. All yachts Allures a fiberglass superstructure to reduce weight and improve appearance. Managing centerboard is made using a gear manually using the winch. Here do not use hydraulics for reliability and simplicity of design. Themselves swerty are not ballast, their weight is several hundred pounds. The ballast in the boat stowed around the centerboard-well .

Manufacturing

the Shipyard Allures is based in the North of France in the town of Cherbourg. With the development of the Grand Large Yachting in the conglomerate there are other shipyards. In particular, the aluminum body manufactured by the shipyard Garcia in Caen, and installation of GRP superstructure are produced in Cherbourg.

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Grand Large Yachting’s Blue Water Seminar Coming to Miami International Boat Show

If blue water sailing adventures are in your future or in your dreams, Grand Large Yachting (GLY) will help you prepare. The company is bringing its renowned educational seminar to the United States for the first time on Saturday, February 17, 2024, during the Miami International Boat Show .

Having built a reputation over two decades as ocean-going sailboat builders of leading brands, service specialists and educators, Grand Large Yachting’s mission is to help experienced or beginning sailors to realize their sailing dreams in a safe and confident way. The company’s passion for the ocean also guides clients to respect the power and vulnerability of the world’s oceans as a natural resource, and as a pathway to discover new horizons.

The one-day course will be held on February 17, at the Curated Show Room, a vintage supercar collection, at 2100 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137, from 8 am – 5 pm. The event will include engaging presentations, conversations and educational programs over coffee, lunch and beverages. The cost is $350. To register or for questions, contact: [email protected] or visit bluewaterseminar.eventmaker.io/fr.

“We are pleased to bring the international sailing expertise of Grand Large Yachting to the U.S. for the first time and help educate our customers and new friends on the adventures that await them!” says Ryan Helling, partner at Swiftsure Yachts and dealer for GLY.

Experts, including experienced sailors who can relay their experiences and relate to your questions, will lead the seminar. Some of the questions to be answered are:

• Is blue water sailing right for me?
• Where and how do we start to prepare?
• How do we provision?
• How do we plan our navigation and destinations?
• My partner is ready, but I’m not sure if I am—how can I know?

The presenters will address the main topics to consider in long-distance cruising—weather, routes, budgeting, self-care, provisioning, packing and will help clarify the preparations, answering specific questions and sharing a wealth of experience to transform the dream of sailing into a reality. Among the experts are Anita and Knut Skauan, a Norwegian couple living in Brazil who sailed their Outremer 45, Maïs Uma over 6 years. After exploring the world in a unique way, they will share their stories and answer questions. Their website is www.sailingmaisuma.com

8:30 am     Welcome Coffee

9:00 am     Key Figures About Blue Water Sailing: Xavier Desmarest

9:30 am     MAÏS UMA , 6 Years Sailing Around the World: Anita & Knut Skauan

11:00 am   Downwind Sailing on Monohulls: Pete McGonagle

12:00 am   Lunch Break

1:00 pm     Insurance, A Step Not An Issue: Hugo Hanham-Gross

1:45 pm     Choosing a Performance Catamaran for Circumnavigating: Holly Rollo & Stéphane Plihon

3:00 pm     Health at Sea: Dr. Philippe Burtin

4.00 pm     Dream, Fear, Challenge – An Open Discussion

4:30 pm     Conclusion: Xavier Desmarest

5:30 pm     Happy Hour: Join us at Outremer Booth, Miami boat show (FEC 642)

About Grand Large Yachting (GLY):

Over 1,500 ocean yachts with respected names like Outremer, Allures, Gunboat, Garcia and RM Fast Ocean Sailing, have been built in nine sites throughout France, by GLY’s team of 650 people. Dedicated to the construction of the finest boats from aluminum to carbon GLY has won international awards for its multi and monohull ships and added a charter operation and service division to its shipyards to complete all aspects of the sailing experience. GLY founders, Xavier Desmarest and Stephan Constance made their passion for the sea a reality in building, servicing and helping clients realize their similar dreams. www.grandlargeyachting.com.

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