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DIRREN 50', new fast blue water yacht design
06/2026 · Croisière

DIRREN 50', new fast blue water yacht design

DIRREN shipyard offers the DIRREN 50’ QI - Integral Keelboat- What is an Integral Keelboat? Find out more HERE.

ULTRA 50' launched and tested at sea
07/2024 · Croisière

ULTRA 50' launched and tested at sea

The ULTRA 50', designed for the Indian Army to train its personnel in offshore sailing, was launched this summer and sailed from Pondicherry to Mumbai.As soon as the wind picks up,…

A Birvidic 650 under construction in Australia
02/2023 · Croisière

A Birvidic 650 under construction in Australia

An amateur boatbuilder sets about building a Birvidic 650 in Australia.The project is progressing well.

New project: AMANDE 70'
09/2022 · Croisière

New project: AMANDE 70'

Detailed preliminary design of a charter sailing monohull for 30 passengers in the Caribbean Sea.

New project: LC 51'
09/2021 · Croisière

New project: LC 51'

Preliminary project of a racy blue water yacht for a regular participant of Transat solo races.

Project TMB 58
05/2021 · Croisière

Project TMB 58

Preliminary project of a long distance catamaran for a couple + guests, designed as a mobile sailing home.

Turning VT33 upside down
01/2020 · Croisière

Turning VT33 upside down

VT33 amateur boatbuilder turned his boat right side up.

Onboard Birvidic 500
08/2019 · Croisière

Onboard Birvidic 500

Sea trials in Brittany onboard Birvidic 500 'Up & Down' masterfully built by T. Brisset, amateur boatbuilder.We enjoy the soft helm in all situations and the large amount of room in…

A journey onboard Birvidic 700
08/2019 · Croisière

A journey onboard Birvidic 700

We sailed onboard the Birvidic 700 'Zephir' in Golfe du Morbihan this summer.During this windy day (15/18 TWS) we reach 6/7 knts upwind and +10 knts with spinnaker up.

Launching of Birvidic 500
07/2018 · Croisière

Launching of Birvidic 500

Trailer day-cruiser with ballasted centreboard.

Launching of Hermine 36 Biloup
08/2017 · Croisière

Launching of Hermine 36 Biloup

Congratulation to Martin and Nathalie from Laval in Canada for amateur built of Biloup, Twin-keel Hermine 36.Looking at their Facebook page, they enjoy it : Voilier Biloup

Launching of Birvidc 700
07/2017 · Croisière

Launching of Birvidc 700

First navigation in Morbihan golf.We enjoys the finesse of the steering and the efficiency on and the efficiency on close-hauled.At bread reach, the boat is sailing all by itself without…

IceMint 40’ new design, in collaboration with David RAISON
02/2016 · Croisière

IceMint 40’ new design, in collaboration with David RAISON

Commisionned by an ex-Mini 650 skipper, IceMint 40' is a blue water aluminium fast cruiser, designed to help 6 crew to discover remote mooring areas.David RAISON and François LUCAS…

Imminent launching of BIRVIDIC 700
01/2016 · Croisière

Imminent launching of BIRVIDIC 700

The Birvidic 700 is next to completion at BS CompositePure centerboarder trailer-cruiser with traditionnal look.Plywood-epoxy construction with CNC kit.

VT 33 start of building
12/2015 · Croisière

VT 33 start of building

Pascal Doin, who previously built the LC40 n°31 with is own hands today began building a family but equally exhilarating sailboat.Plywood-epoxy construction for the hull and glass-epoxy…

Work in progress for CK 64
12/2015 · Croisière

Work in progress for CK 64

Start of construction in Tunisia of a 19.60 m sailing catamaran dedicated to scuba diving trips.Construction in Sealium with composite coach roof to reduce weight .To simplify sails…

AVENTURIN 51' is now sailing
12/2015 · Croisière

AVENTURIN 51' is now sailing

After 12 years of hard work, Aventurin 51' (growing to 55' with her transom platform) is now sailing.This ULPC (Ultra Light Pure Centerboarder) speed along at +16 knts when the wind…

A journey onboard MERCATOR 105.2
10/2015 · Croisière

A journey onboard MERCATOR 105.2

Sea trials onboard Mercator 105.2. Built since 5 years, we finally had the opportunity to test her under sails.Despite her important volume and her shallow draft, she performs pretty…

BIRVIDIC 500 WIP
10/2014 · Croisière

BIRVIDIC 500 WIP

Birvidic 500 work in progress by an amateur homebuilder.Sport-boat, self-righting thanks to ballasted centerboard. Trailerable.Plywood-epoxy construction with CNC kit.

OCEAN 35 at Grand Pavois Boatshow
09/2012 · Croisière

OCEAN 35 at Grand Pavois Boatshow

OCEAN 35 unveiled during Grand Pavois Boatshow at La Rochelle.' Huge width, big draught, lightweight, weight centering: this make Ocean 35 a planning yacht, reliable and always fast' 

First sail for TP44
03/2010 · Croisière

First sail for TP44

First sail for TP44: she loves strong winds and sail by oneself at 7/8 knts upwind.Reaching is her favourite way to sail, averaging at 9/10 knts.Helm is smooth and hyper-efficientGreat…

Hermine 51' Kauana first sail
01/2007 · Croisière

Hermine 51' Kauana first sail

Top speed of 12 knots during first sail trial for this offshore long passage pure centerboarder.