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
Garmin becomes official partner of the Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest

Garmin becomes official partner of the Spi Ouest-France Banque Populaire Grand Ouest

EODev obtains Bureau Veritas certification for its marine hydrogen system

EODev obtains Bureau Veritas certification for its marine hydrogen system

Bali Catamarans entrusts Catamaran Guru with exclusive distribution in North America

Bali Catamarans entrusts Catamaran Guru with exclusive distribution in North America

Modernizing the port of Barneville-Carteret: a forward-looking development

Modernizing the port of Barneville-Carteret: a forward-looking development

Yamarin Cross, a Concept Boat that points the way to more responsible shipbuilding?

Yamarin Cross, a Concept Boat that points the way to more responsible shipbuilding?

Finland's marine industry faces a difficult year, but on the road to recovery

Finland's marine industry faces a difficult year, but on the road to recovery

Nauti-Plaisance becomes a Yamaha dealer: a turning point for yachting in Normandy

Nauti-Plaisance becomes a Yamaha dealer: a turning point for yachting in Normandy

Wichard becomes exclusive distributor of Ronstan and Andersen products in France

Wichard becomes exclusive distributor of Ronstan and Andersen products in France

Nautic 17 and CN Perrotine: a new era for boating on the Ile d'Oléron

Nautic 17 and CN Perrotine: a new era for boating on the Ile d'Oléron

Which yachting professionals should you call on for sailboat maintenance?

Which yachting professionals should you call on for sailboat maintenance?