A career dedicated to the double shackle
Philippe Sabran joined the Accastillage Diffusion network's central purchasing office in the late 1980s. A hard worker, he contributed to developing the network of double shackle stores and making it a well-known reference for all sailors. Starting with about twenty points of sale, Philippe worked to increase the network to a hundred stores and make it the largest European network.
As head of the purchasing department, which is a key function in the smooth running of a central office, he was keen to negotiate the best possible purchasing conditions for the network of AD franchisees. He was also a protagonist in the creation of the Accastillage Diffusion catalog, the bible of the equipment manufacturers. His meticulousness and his knowledge of the market contributed a lot to the reputation of the double shackle company.
A humble man appreciated by all
Attentive and attentive to people, Phillipe had a particular gift for reconciling suppliers and stores in case of disagreements, all with mutual respect for his interlocutors. He was keen to talk to everyone, and would approach a new salesperson or the manager of several stores on an equal footing.
Paternalistic with his colleagues, he was upright in his decisions and fair in his choices.
A great traveler and lover of virgin spaces, he was as comfortable in the depths of the African savannah as he was on the deck of a sailing boat. He sailed most of the world's seas, enjoying every moment.
In the small world of nautical equipment manufacturers, many have established a strong friendship with this endearing character. As a sign of fate, he passed away on the eve of the first day of the AD Meeting, a professional gathering that he had imagined and that is now a reference.
The BoatIndustry editorial staff extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as to the extended family of equipment professionals.
