France, leader in the construction of multihull cruisers - with the top 2 world leaders CNB-Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot - had to have a show dedicated to sailing on several hulls. After 5 editions - two of which were held on the Atlantic coast of Lorient - the show is moving to La Grande Motte. The organization having chosen the ease of access (2 steps from Montpellier airport) and the Mediterranean climate.
The meeting is therefore scheduled for all multihull lovers from 15 to 19 April next at La Grande Motte. Visitors will be able to see more than 60 boats at the quay - there were 50 last year - with the possibility of even trying some of them out.
The particularity this year will be the massive arrival of motor catamarans. We will be able to see two Lagoons including the 40MY, a Fountaine-Pajot MY37, a Jaguar Catamaran 48PC (built in Hong Kong) or a Flash Catamarans (Spain), but they are also the announcement of new models such as the future Nautitech Power Cat 40 or Bali (both planned for September).
The catamaran market is doing well, with strong export growth. Contrary to what happens in traditional yachting, it reaches a new (not new) clientele attracted by the ease, space and stability that these platforms offer for life on board. Hence the new craze for motor catamarans...
