Results of the architectural competition for the Skippers' House
The winner of the architectural competition for the Maison des Skippers, supported by Lorient Agglomération and the Lorient Grand Large association, has been announced. Lorient-based architects Bohuon Bertic won the bid for this project, estimated at 5.7 million euros, on 3,000 square meters in place of the French America's Cup Challenge building, which went up in smoke in 2018.
Tribord joins forces with Yannick Bestaven
Déctahlon's nautical equipment brand, Tribord, has announced a technical partnership with skipper Yannick Bestaven. The winner of the 2020 Vendée Globe will co-develop with the equipment manufacturer his clothing (watch jacket, overalls) until the next edition of the round the world race.
Transmission to the Corniguel shipyard
The Corniguel shipyard in Quimper, founded in 1985 and specialized in the maintenance of pleasure boats, is changing hands. Its founder, Michel Goffi, is handing over to two partners, Sébastien Lesquibit and Patrick Jaffré.
New auctions for Perini Navi
The takeover of the Italian superyacht shipyard Perini Navi has failed again in the 2nd auction process. A new date is to be announced for a 3rd attempt at sale, scheduled for the end of 2021. The prospect of a takeover is becoming more remote.
Fountaine-Pajot Selects New Dealer in Texas
Atlantic Cruising Yachts Texas is taking over the exclusive representation of catamaran builder Fountaine-Pajot on the Gulf Coast.
Cap'n Researcher distributes Pfeiffer Marine
The Cap'tain Chercheur website becomes the exclusive distributor of the German brand Pfeiffer Marine. Distributed by Accastillage Bernard until its bankruptcy in 2010, the manufacturer of aluminum deck fittings and equipment had no official distributor in France.
