Sailonet, a new floor in the Minimes technical area.
Previously content with an office, this sailmaker has now set up shop on the Les Minimes nautical plateau in La Rochelle, with a real floor. Repairs and finishing are now an additional service for this sailmaker.
NKE celebrates its 40th anniversary
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Marine electronics specialist NKE took advantage of its annual rave in Lorient to celebrate the company's 40th anniversary.
Launch of the Swell Collection in three UCPA centers
Studio Endémique is rolling out its Swell Collection range of eco-friendly nautical equipment in three UCPA centers: Bénodet, Bombannes and Hyères. Comprising innovative wooden products, the range includes rudder blades compatible with Hobie Cat 14' and 16', a fin for mixed Wind, Padle and LongBoard use, and paddle blades to be sleeved onto 30mm or 28mm diameter tubes. Commercial launch is scheduled for October 2024.
Success story for Bénéteau
As the Group celebrates its 140th anniversary on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Bénéteau teams at the Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie site celebrated the factory launch of the 400th Oceanis 51.1 and the 200th Swift Trawler 41.