Boat of the future
For the first year, the Nautic organizers have launched a architectural competition to imagine the boat of the future. Four winners were rewarded:
- Prize for audacity: Arc Trop by A. De Guise and C. Le Roy
- Technical Innovation Award: Rescue Catamaran by Mer Forte
- Accessibility Award: Concept boat by Mer Forte
- Realism Award: Spade 50 by Atelier Interface
Electric Boat of the Year
For the second year in a row, the French Electric Boat Association (AFBE) has honored the electric-powered boat projects that have made their mark on yachting.
The SunWave 2 the small electro-solar catamaran of 6.85 m in length, built in France, won the prize for electric boat of the year. It is followed by two dolphins ranked ex-aequo: the Naviwatt Zen Pro and the Picnic 18 of the Rand Boats brand.
Yacht Club of the Year
The French Sailing Federation has rewarded the best sailing clubs.
- The title of best French Sailing School of the year 2018 goes to the Carnac Yacht Club for its actions in terms of learning, transmission, leisure and especially economic and tourist development of the territory.
- The CV Saint-Aubin Elbeuf gets the award of Club Competition of the Year 2018, for the sports results of its members and its support in the regattas.
Renter of the Year Award
As every year, the Globesailor platform distinguished its partner boat rental companies in each of the French sailing basins. 4 winners were distinguished:
- Alternative Sailing on the France Atlantic basin
- Corsazur and Top Charter in the France Mediterranean area
- Punch Cruises in the French overseas departments and territories
Boat of the year
Our colleagues from Voile Magazine and MoteurBoat also named their boats of the year. Jeanneau is doing a full house as the Vendée-based shipyard wins the title of 2018 Sailboat of the Year for the Sun Odyssey 410 and Powerboat of the Year for the Leader 7.5 BR.
