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  • JEANNEAU

    by Sylvain

    Based in Vendée, this shipyard is one of the world’s leading producers of liveaboard sailing yachts. It is part of the Bénéteau Group and offers the Sun Odyssey brand for cruising yachts, the Sun Fast brand for racing yachts and Jeanneau Yachts for yachts of 55 feet and over.

  • Amel

    by Sylvain

    Founded in 1964 in La Rochelle, the Amel shipyard is one of the pioneering builders of polyester. The range, which in the past included yachts of all sizes, has gradually evolved into robust, comfortable units designed for ocean cruising.

  • Leopard Catamarans

    by Sylvain

    Spacious, robust, high-performance catamarans, the result of 50 years of customer feedback. Leopard Catamarans and the Robertson and Caine shipyard have combined their expertise to create today’s Leopard range: top-of-the-range cruising catamarans.

  • Gunboat

    by Sylvain

    The Gunboat brand is a benchmark for lovers of fast, exclusive catamarans, and was launched in the United States in 2002. The shipyard is now based in La Grande-Motte. The range includes three all-carbon models from 70 to 80 feet.