A strategic return to the helm of the shipyard
After a year at the helm of Privilège Marine, Gildas Le Masson is back as Managing Director of Nautitech Catamarans, succeeding Yves Baslé. His return marks a clear determination to pursue the brand's development and strengthen its position in the cruising catamaran market.
Recognized expertise in the world of multihulls
Already General Manager of Nautitech Catamarans for six years, Gildas Le Masson has played a key role in the development of the Rochefort-based shipyard. In particular, he initiated a strategic refocusing on the owner market, while improving the customer experience through a dedicated Premium service. Under his leadership, Nautitech has modernized its production facilities and renewed its range, with models such as the Nautitech 44 OPEN, winner of the European Yacht of the Year 2023 award, and the Nautitech 48 OPEN, crowned in 2025.
A site in search of optimization and innovation
One of Gildas Le Masson's major challenges will be to ensure project continuity while consolidating technical and industrial advances. Improving production processes for greater agility and performance is one of the priorities, in a sector where demand for high-performance, comfortable catamarans is still growing.
The key role of the owner's market
Nautitech Catamarans has gradually moved away from charter models to focus on a clientele of demanding owners. This strategic choice, reinforced by small series production, enables the shipyard to pay attention to every detail and adapt its boats to the specific needs of sailors. The aim is to offer catamarans that strike the right balance between performance under sail and comfort on board.
A smooth transition with Yves Baslé
Yves Baslé, who had been at the helm since March 2024, helped stabilize the company in a demanding environment. His commitment ensured the continuity of strategic projects and a smooth transition for Nautitech. The company expresses its gratitude for the work accomplished and looks forward to the future with confidence.
Credibility in question?
Gildas Le Masson's return to Nautitech after a year with Privilège Marine may raise questions about the stability of the management team and the shipyard's strategic vision. However, this move also testifies to the Bavaria Yachtbau group's renewed confidence in his expertise. His past experience with Nautitech gives him a perfect grasp of the issues at stake, and enables him to ensure a transition without a prolonged period of adaptation. This type of trajectory is not uncommon in the nautical industry, where seasoned managers are often called upon to steer transformation phases.
Towards new horizons
With the return of Gildas Le Masson, Nautitech Catamarans continues to consolidate and innovate. The La Rochefort shipyard intends to pursue the development of its range and perfect its service offering to better meet the expectations of offshore sailing enthusiasts. It remains to be seen what the brand's next steps will be in a constantly evolving market.
