François-Xavier Ricardou

François-Xavier Ricardou Editorial director, passionate sailor

For readers of nautical magazines, François-Xavier Ricardou is not an unknown. After starting in 1994 as a journalist at Moteur Boat Magazine then to Voile Magazine he was in charge of the equipment section of the magazine Sails & Boats . He completed his first transatlantic race in 1993.

He joined the Bateaux.com team attracted by the extraordinary opportunities on how to process information that the web offers... his taste for image and video will be able to express itself fully.

Latest publications from François-Xavier Ricardou
Aquila Power Catamarans: strategic expansion in France and Thailand

Aquila Power Catamarans: strategic expansion in France and Thailand

Jean-Luc Denéchau reappointed to head the French Sailing Federation for 2024-2028

Jean-Luc Denéchau reappointed to head the French Sailing Federation for 2024-2028

SHOM: a new head office in Brest for three centuries of maritime excellence

SHOM: a new head office in Brest for three centuries of maritime excellence

A new logo for Cousin Group: a tribute to 175 years of French excellence

A new logo for Cousin Group: a tribute to 175 years of French excellence

BirdyFish accelerates its development with a ?2 million round of financing

BirdyFish accelerates its development with a ?2 million round of financing

Gourmet GN Espace: the electric solution for a marine kitchen

Gourmet GN Espace: the electric solution for a marine kitchen

NX Speed: Nautix's new paint for regatta hulls

NX Speed: Nautix's new paint for regatta hulls

Human Resources : They're changing jobs in the boating industry - November 26, 2024

Human Resources : They're changing jobs in the boating industry - November 26, 2024

End of an era: Imray discontinues paper charts in 2025

End of an era: Imray discontinues paper charts in 2025

Metstrade 2024: a record edition for the equipment industry's must-attend show

Metstrade 2024: a record edition for the equipment industry's must-attend show