François-Xavier Ricardou

I want to send a voice message with my portable VHF. But what is its range? Who will be able to hear it and how far away? In your opinion, less than 10 miles (Answer A)? Between 10 and 20 miles (Answer B)? More than 20 miles (Answer C)?

While sailing along the coast of Brittany, this sailboat has just passed a red beacon leaving it on its starboard side. In your opinion, is it entering the harbor (answer A) ? Is it heading out to sea (answer B)? Is it crossing a channel (answer C)? Review maritime buoyage and particularly channel buoys.

Satellite internet is changing habits on board boats, whether at anchor or at sea. But behind these offers?which are difficult to compare?lie LEO and GEO networks with very different characteristics. Bandwidth, latency, coverage, and maritime use help explain what sets them apart.

NMEA 2000 networks now collect a wealth of information about a boat?s operation. Digital Yacht offers to upload this data to its Njord Cloud platform. Artificial intelligence rounds out the system, analyzing this data and assessing the boat?s status.

How can you create more living space on a yacht without simply lengthening the hull? The Princess X90 offers a solution through its design. A relocated wheelhouse, an owner?s suite on the main deck, and an extendable cockpit radically alter the typical layout of a yacht of this size.

It took just over four hours to sail from Cowes to Dinard. Louis Burton and his crew pushed Armand Thiery to an average speed of nearly 34 knots on the reference course. Beyond the announced record, this attempt highlights the rapid familiarization with the trimaran ahead of his solo race.

The SKAW [A] was supposed to be one of the highlights of the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival. The shipyard?s schedule had other plans. The 11.95-meter scow did not make it to the French Riviera, but it is now afloat in Lorient. Its first voyages mark the beginning of a far more revealing phase: putting the design to the test at sea.

A new brand of aluminum fishing boats is entering the French market. X-Liner offers a lineup ranging from 4.60 m to 6.45 m, designed for fishing in both inland waters and coastal areas. Villeneuve Marine will now handle distribution in France.

Ducati is moving from two wheels to three?outboard motors. The Pirelli 44 Ducati Edition, announced in Cannes, is expected to deliver 1,500 ch and feature a range of specialized amenities. Despite its references to motorcycle racing, its marine platform remains that of the new Pirelli 44 and its Mannerfelt double-step hull.

Garcia Yachts is developing a family of aluminum expedition catamarans ranging from 62 to 82 feet. The first design unveiled measures 22.90 meters. Beyond its dimensions, it is the layout on board that really sets it apart. The vessel is designed to support activities conducted far from infrastructure.