Django 9.80 for the Glénans
On April 1, 2022, Les Glénans and the Marée Haute shipyard signed a contract for the purchase of four Django 9.80 sailboats to renew the sailing school's fleet. After the delivery of the first boat in December 2022 and the next 3 in 2023, purchases should continue over the next few years. " There is a fleet of 22 boats of different models in these sizes that need to be renewed. As an association, the investments are voted for a period of one year, but the idea is to continue in the long term "says Nicolas Roncière, director of the Glénans Concarneau.
The Marée Haute shipyard opens a new production line for the occasion and estimates that it can deliver 5 boats per year to the association.
Sailboats adapted to initiation and improvement
The head of the sailing school explains his choice by several characteristics of the boat that he could not find elsewhere on the market. " It's been several years that we were a bit unsuccessful in our search for boats, looking for nautical qualities more and more absent from the market, with boats without real compass or chart table. Here, the Django 9.80 has real marine qualities, a clean helm with a single rudder. Things that have become difficult to find on the market. It is easy to use for our beginner courses and easily upgradeable for other levels. We add a symmetrical spinnaker for example. Finally, it is always interesting to work locally "concludes Nicolas Roncière.
Upstream, Marée Haute has made a Django 9.80 available during the summer of 2021 to Les Glénans to benefit from their return and adapt it to the needs of a sailing school.
Responding to the market of sailing schools and rental companies
The Marée Haute shipyard is delighted with the local partnership and sees opportunities for new markets. " It is a recognition with a renowned historical school. With the Django 9.80 as a platform for trainees who will sail in the future, we also expect a commercial return of course. It is also a way to open up other markets for other sailing schools that are already interested, but also for charter companies. There are few sailboats under 10 meters with 8 possible berths "illustrates Serge Calvez, owner of the sailboat manufacturer.
The interest for the company is also industrial. " By opening up to series with more identical boats, we will be able to improve our processes and resources and optimize production. We open a production line by hiring 5 people "In conclusion, the manager of the Finistère shipyard is delighted.
