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Groupama 1  then  HIQ  then  Sjovillan  then  Akron Aoton.

Groupama 1 was built at the CDK, JMV Industries and B & B yards, and launched in 1998. She marked the rise of the second generation of ORMA trimarans designed by VPLP. Sistership of Alain Gautier’s Brocéliande (launched the previous year), Groupama 1 featured floats from Laurent Bourgnon’s Primagaz , small foils , a pivoting mast and sharper bows than her ancestors.

Franck Cammas was 25 at the time and had absolutely no multihull experience when he took the helm of his first trimaran. But it only took him a few short months to start winning. From 1998 to 2001, Groupama 1 entered 20 races and achieved 17 podium places … and then made a series of wins in the ORMA Grand Prix.

Throughout her career the trimaran was optimized so she could carry a crew of ten for the Grand Prix without comprising her capacity for sailing short-handed or even solo. Sold in 2005, she continued to compete brilliantly in Scandinavia and is currently in Greece.

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CDK Technologies ORMA 60 Trimaran

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Originally launched as GROUPAMA 1 and renamed HIQ later on Winner Orma Cup 2000, 2001, 2003 & 2004 as GROUPAMA 1 In 2007 as HIQ Winner Round Gotland race Speed record Helsinki – Tallin Speed record Round Tjörn race The Owner of AKRON AOTON has greatly improved her to make her easier to sail and to manoeuvre to get into marinas : he added a more powerful main engine and a bow thruster.

CDK Technologies ORMA 60 AKRON AOTON is now easy to sail short handed.

SAILS Mainsails: 1 GV (1) Kevlar 2016 – modified for the new mast 1 GV (2) Kevlar 99 – modified for the new mast 1 GV (6) A3 Carbone 2002 needs repair in clew 1 GV (6) D4 2003 1 GV (8) QUANTUM Carbon Membrane 2008 Solent: 1 Solent (3) Spectra 99 1 Solent (8) QUANTUM Carbon Membrane 2006 1 Solent Carbon Staysail: 1 Staysail (2) Spectra 99 1 Staysail (3) Kevlar 2000 1 Staysail (4) Spectra furling 2000 1 Staysail (5) A3 Stocker 2001 1 Staysail (8) A3 Stocker 2003 1 Staysail (9) A3 Stocker 2004 1 Staysail (8) QUANTUM Membrane Carbon Gennaker Maxi: 1 gennaker (3) Kevlar 2000 1 gennaker (7) Kevlar 2003 1 gennaker cuben 2003 Gennaker Mini: 1 Kevlar 98 1 Cuben 2003 ORC: 1 ORC with reef 98 1 ORC (4) A3 2003 Covers: 2 boom covers 2 solent cover 1 set of foil covers 1 centreboard cover DECK HARDWARE Mostly HARKEN, ANTAL, FREDERIKSEN & SPINLOCK

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MAST & RIGGING Mast: Built by LORIMA 2003 in Carbon Honey Comb Weight of Mast 478 KG Mast Equipment: 1 Custom Head Board in titanium with locking system 12 ANTAL batten cars 4 ANTAL reef cars 4 ANTAL intermediate cars 1 ANTAL track 2 ANTAL sheaves 3 HARKEN sheaves SPINLOCK jammers Boom: 1 Carbon boom 72 kilos Bow spirit: 1 Carbon bow spirit with locking system Rigging 2 complete sets of sheets and halyards 1 Solent Stay Kevlar 40 T Future Fibre 2003 1 Solent Stay Kevlar 40 Future Fibre 2007 1 Stay Sail Stay 23 T Future Fibre 2003 1 Stay Sail Stay PBO '19 T NAVTEC 2003 Top shroud 2013 1 Lower shroud PBO starboard Future Fibre 2003 1 Lower shroud PBO port Future Fibre 2003 2 forward rods PBO Future Fibre 2003 2 runners PBO Future Fibre 2003 1 ORC NAVTEC 2004 Spare rigging 2 top shrouds PBO NAVTEC 2007 2 lower shrouds PBO NAVTEC 2007

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The CDK Technologies ORMA 60 Trimaran is 60 feet long that boasts a 57 feet beam and a draft of 5 meters. This 1998 diesel CDK Technologies ORMA 60 Trimaran powered by Yanmar 4JH4 –HTE with 110.0 horsepower. The CDK Technologies ORMA 60 Trimaran is made of other.

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What’s it like to sail Groupama 3, a 103ft trimaran, at 42 knots?

• Chris Beeson
• July 23, 2017

On 23 July ten years ago, Groupama 3 broke the West-East Transatlantic record. YM’s Chris Beeson and Graham Snook were in Lorient shortly after and were invited aboard to find out about breaking records on an ultime

Groupama 3 at her Lorient base after smashing the Transatlantic record on 23 July 2007 Credit: Graham Snook/YM

What’s it like to sail 103ft trimaran at 42 knots?

(L-R) Co-skippers Franck Proffitt and Franck Cammas relax after crossing the Atlantic in under 100 hours

Skipper Franck Cammas’ trimaran Groupama 3 passed south of The Lizard at 0045 to set a Transatlantic record of 4 days 3 hours, 57 minutes 54 seconds. That’s an average speed of 28.65 knots over the 2,925-mile course. She also became the first boat to cross the Atlantic in under 100 hours.

103m she may be, but accommodation is more like a 50ft racing yacht

The 31.5m green giant broke the record set in 2005 by Bruno Peyron’s 36.8m catamaran Orange 2 by 4 hours 26 minutes. She also set a new record for distance covered in 24 hours – a remarkable 794 miles – within 30 hours of the start off New York’s Ambrose Light.

Co-skipper Franck Proffitt sits in Stan Honey’s nav station

‘We broke the port foil (daggerboard) on the first night,’ said co-skipper Franck Proffit, ‘otherwise we would have past 800 miles in 24 hours. We lost about 2 knots.’

A spartan galley with nothing but the basics

Apart from breaking three bunks, two records and one daggerboard, the trip was an uneventful work-out for Groupama 3 in advance of her first Jules Verne attempt in December 2007. It was widely thought that the boat would be too small to challenge the bigger multihulls like Orange 2. This record blew that notion away.

A handy place to dry your boots while off watch

It had been her biggest test since launching in 2006. ‘We put the boat in the water and two days later we started to push, but never that hard,’ said Proffit. ‘Now we know it can handle that workload. We can beat the bigger boats.’

There’s a great view of the rudder tube from the loo but little else

Proffit raced non-stop round the world with Peyron onboard Orange 2’s sistership during The Race in 2001. He believes Groupama 3 is better suited to the challenge. ‘She’s not too big, not too heavy, not too powerful. We can reef in five minutes. During The Race, it took us 20 minutes. You lose a lot of time.’

There’s surprisingly little shelter from the elements in the cockpit

The roughest conditions encountered were on the last day when an easterly, head-on wave train sent them crashing down from two metres. That exposed a weak point for Groupama 3: ‘The only problem is the sea,’ said Proffit. ‘If the waves are not organised, it’s very rough. Orange 2 can handle the waves easier than us.’

‘It’s easy up to 36 knots, after that…’

For regular sailors, it’s difficult to appreciate the scale of these ultime trimarans

The bigger boats have one more important advantage: ‘It’s more difficult to steer than the bigger boats, you have to concentrate every second. It’s easy up to 36 knots but after that… Our top speed was 42.5 knots.’

The cap shroud chainplates seem to be up to the job

After breaking the record, Groupama 3 was off Lorient by 1100 the same morning. She stood off until 1430 while her champagne reception was arranged and the press assembled. ‘After all the press, we had a party until 0400. Sarkozy sent us a message this morning saying good job, best of luck with the Jules Verne. Now I’m back in debrief meetings, getting the boat ready again.’

Skipper Franck Cammas on the bow planning the next challenge for Groupama 3: the Jules Verne Trophy

Groupama 3 was built for skipper Franck Cammas and his crew to break the Jules Verne non-stop round the world record. In 2007, the record of 50 days 16 hours 20 minutes was held by Peyron’s Orange 2, set in 2005. After two abortive attempts ending in 2008 and 2009, Groupama 3 finally took the Jules Verne Trophy in 2010 with a time of 48 days, 7 hours 44 minutes and 52 seconds.

Ten years after her record-breaking Transatlantic dash, and now named Idec Sport, the boat again holds the Jules Verne Trophy after Francis Joyon and his crew took her non-stop around the world in 40 days 23 hours, 30 minutes and 30 seconds. The crewed multihull West-East Transatlantic record, however, has been in the hands of Pascal Bidégorry’s Banque Populaire V (now Spindrift 2) since 2009 when she tore across the Atlantic in 3 days, 15 hours, 25 minutes and 48 seconds, covering an astonishing 907.9 miles in a 24-hour period, both records that still stand.

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brian eiland Senior Member

...courtesy Scuttlebutt 800 MILE DAYS (Editor James Boyd takes a sail on board Franck Cammas' incredible new a 105ft state of the art trimaran Groupama III and gives his impressions in a story just posted on thedailysail subscription website. Here are a few excerpts.) Standing with the massive concrete submarine silos behind us trying to keep our tongues in when we first see Cammas' new weapon, our first impression is that compared to Orange II the boat is more Ferrari than hot rod pantechnican. This is born out when we are told the weight - in Jules Verne Trophy trim (ie she is lighter now) the boat is expected to be just 18 tonnes, whereas the larger Orange 2 is around the 32 tonne mark. Aside from the way she floats evidence of the lengths the team has gone to to shed weight is that little fairing work above the water line has been carried out - the orientation of the laminate is clearly visible through the 28kg of paint used on her 700sqm of topside and deck. It has been discovered with these large multihulls, is freeboard, particularly at the bow. The main speed limitation of the first generation Ollier cats is when the forward cross beam starts to bury in waves. As a result on Orange II the freeboard at the bow was raised by 0.8m to 3.3m allowing both better safety, but also for the crew to drive the boat harder in waves. This formula clearly works and is why Bruno Peyron's big cat now holds the big three records in sailing and many of her crew feel she has considerably more potential to show yet, with talk of not just 800 mile days but 830, 840 ones being possible ..and just when the monohull world thought they were catching up...

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WestAust New Member

Wow I cant wait to see more of this!!!

Yacht News YF News Editor

800nm? in a day ? at that speed you could probably cover the Atlantic in 3.5 days?

Kevin YF Moderator

Orange II did it earlier this month in 4 days 8 hours 23 minutes 54 seconds, and that was after slowing down cause they hit a piece of ice (or something). Without the damage they estimated he could have made it in 3d20h.

oh, my...at this speed i think there might be a chance for passenger service crossings by trimaran. I mean if the modern Ocenliners like Queen Elizebeth 2 and Queen Mary 2 do the Atlantic route in about 5- 6 days running very close to 30knts, imagine if you could regulary cut that time frame in half with trimarans, it would probably run modern oceanliners out of business!

CaptainSilva Senior Member

Groupama Sets New Transatlantic Record after Departing Newport, RI I figured this would be of interest to some of you fellow YachtForums members so enjoy! Groupama Sets Record

old.one New Member

Here is a link to the Yard that made Groupama III: http://www.multiplast-yachts.com/index.cfm Lots of great photos of her construction, etc. Regards, Old One

Castlerock Senior Member

Check out the video, she seems to move so effortlessly: http://www.yachtingworld.com/yw/blog/20070625133325blog_elaine_bunting.html

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The crew of Groupama 3 have been forced to make a detour, causing them to lose a large part of their lead

Around 1,000 miles from Cape Horn, the sailing conditions are fairly fresh, with over thirty knots of NW’ly wind and fairly chaotic seas. Their need to deviate from the course by carving out a curved wake has seen Groupama 3 climb to 47° S, and has caused her to lose a large part of the lead.   After covering nearly 750 miles across the ground over the past 24 hours, 575 miles of those were on a direct course, meaning the trimaran has lost close to 350 miles from their lead over the past three days. However, if all goes to plan, the loss will subside over the coming hours as Orange 2 also had to make a detour the day before she rounded Cape Horn. But given that the wind will ease as they approach Chile, in what will still be messy seas, it will be difficult for Franck Cammas to hold onto even a small cushion of a lead after this third cape.   “The sun is in the process of rising: however, we’ve covered a fair amount of ground to the East so the day is beginning earlier. Over the past five hours, the front has crept right up with us and the wind is very shifty in terms of strength. As such we’ve reduced the sails to three reefs in the mainsail and staysail. The wind is gusting to forty knots and we’re being forced to make headway underpowered. Fortunately the sea state isn’t too bad and the boat isn’t under too much pressure,” indicated Franck Cammas.   “The front will roll over the top of us soon and we’re going to gybe onto a SE’ly course towards Cape Horn. The wind will then ease gradually and we’ll have to hoist more sail aloft, so that is what’s on the menu later today. We’re becoming increasingly slick with the manoeuvres, but we’re still remaining very prudent so as to avoid breaking any gear. In fact it was the first time we’ve put in the third reef since leaving Ushant! We’ve never had so much wind on this round the world.”   Two possible routes   Cape Horn may not mark any real change in the sailing conditions for Franck Cammas. Though the wind will streak ahead of them, Groupama 3 will still have to make a big detour a long way offshore of the Falkland Islands. As such, a northbound course and a big turn to the left isn’t on the cards just yet.   “The wind we’re trying to keep to our stern behind this low is going to try to get ahead of us. As a result we’re likely to have to adopt a rather atypical course, which will take us a very long way South of Cape Horn and continue eastwards across the Southern Ocean for an extra 24 hours. There’s a zone of high pressure between Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands we’ll have to get round. There is another possibility though. We could hug the coast of South America, but we’d have to brave strong headwinds! We’ll make our decision tomorrow.  It’s possible we won’t be able to take any photos of Cape Horn,” concluded Cammas.   Groupama 3’s log over the past week:

Day 24 (24 February): 638 miles (lead 208 miles) Day 25: 712 miles (lead 371 miles) Day 26: 687 miles (lead 430 miles) Day 27: 797 miles (lead 560 miles) Day 28: 560 miles (lead 517 miles) Day 29: 434 miles (lead 268 miles) Day 30: 575 miles (lead 184 miles)   WSSRC record for the Pacific Ocean crossing (from the South of Tasmania to Cape Horn) Orange 2 (2005): 8d 18h 08′

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Groupama ends its sponsorship with Franck Cammas

Groupama - mutual insurer and sponsor of Franck Cammas - has just announced via a press release the end of its partnership with the skipper after 20 years of trust.

The partnership between Groupama and Franck Cammas began on 12th November 1997. Planned to last 4 years, it will continue for 20 years without interruption. A collaboration which has enabled the mutual insurer to enter the world of professional sailing, alongside a young man of 25 years of age, certainly promising but still little known to the general public. A sponsorship punctuated by victories and challenges with the construction of incredible boats, from Groupama 1 to the AC 50 of the French challenge of the 35th America's Cup . However, this partnership is now over.

Groupama 1, the start of success

It's through a second place in the Grand Prix de la Trinité-sur-mer in August 1998, on the trimaran Groupama 1 and just 10 months after the start of the partnership that Franck Cammas will be making his mark for the first time. A repeated operation can afterwards with a 3 th place in the Route du Rhum.

In 1999, the skipper took part in 6 races at the helm of his multihull and climbed on the podium five times, including a remarkable second place in the Transat Jacques Vabre with Steve Ravussin .

In 2001, the trimaran spent eleven thousand hours in the yard to be even more efficient. A successful job, which is illustrated by a new ORMA title and a memorable victory in the Transat Jacques Vabre.

In 2002, the sailor from Aix-en-Provence experienced a real event with retirements in the various races he took part in aboard Groupama 1. Indeed we'll remember his first night in the Route du Rhum when his boat capsized after being hit by a competitor. Stubbornly, however, Franck Cammas initially refused to be evacuated by the rescue helicopter, remaining firmly clinging to the central hull of his boat..

Four months later, the yachtsman is back on the move again with five first places gleaned from the six races sailed, in particular this new league title in the Transat Jacques Vabre with his team-mate Franck Proffit.

Groupama 2, "the best 60 foot multihull ever built in the world"..

After the first six years enabling them to gather a maximum amount of experience, it's time for Groupama and Franck Cammas to concentrate on a more efficient boat. As such Groupama 2 was born, a hyper fast and efficient trimaran which Franck Cammas still describes today as "the best 60-foot multihull ever built in the world."

Between August 2004 and mid-2006, the skipper and his boat will continue to make progress to continue to win and score several successes.

Groupama 3, the Jules Verne Trophy trimaran

In July 2006 Groupama 3 was christened Groupama 3, aboard which Franck Cammas will attempt to set a new round the world record in the Jules Verne Trophy . This extraordinary boat, 31.50 metres long and only led by a crew of 10 sailors, is both robust and manoeuvrable but not easily tamed.

In 2007, for the first round the world record attempt, a float on Groupama 3 broke in New Zealand, causing the boat to capsize. Franck Cammas explains: "I remember that I was still on the overturned boat when I informed Groupama on the telephone of our misadventure. Immediately I was given the order to bring the boat back in order to repair her and set off again as quickly as possible to try to beat the round the world record again. This instinctive decision on the part of my sponsor showed all his commitment to the competition and all the confidence he had in me"

In 2010, the skipper and his crew will beat the round the world record in 48 days. Three months later, he will also win the solo Route du Rhum.

The Volvo Ocean Race and victory

For his first participation in the Volvo Ocean Race in 2011-2012, at the helm of Groupama 4, Franck Cammas has once again distinguished himself with a fine victory on his monohull designed back in 2010... At the same time the sailor is still at sea conquering the Jules Verne Trophy ...

"The Volvo, historically the preserve of Anglo-Saxon crews, is thus probably the greatest success ever achieved by Groupama and her skipper...". The most beautiful because it's the most unpredictable but also because it's the most gruelling (19 rounds and 8 months and 10 days of racing in total). It was also the most resounding, as a result of which Franck Cammas' fame and Groupama's notoriety has been raised to the highest level in the four corners of the planet" says the statement.

The America's Cup, the supreme challenge

A few months after this great victory, the skipper has only one idea in mind: to put together a high-performance tricolour team to set off in search of the oldest sporting trophy in the world, alongside great international nations. Groupama throws herself into the water with her skipper, accompanied by Michel Desjoyeaux and Olivier de Kersauson and gives birth to Groupama Team France on 25th June 2015.

This ultimate challenge in the 35th America's Cup will mark the high point in the history of Franck Cammas and Groupama. It's an incredible adventure, bringing in its wake hundreds of people and dozens of companies to build the fabulous flying boat aboard which the French team fought in Bermuda, without managing to win.

The end of the adventure

"For Groupama , this adventure will inevitably have been experienced with a very special emotion. Indeed nothing can equal the great honour of defending the colours of her country under her name. The end of the 35th America's Cup was in short a culmination for Groupama in competitive sailing. With the satisfaction of duty accomplished and after having written this fabulous book , written in indelible ink and retracing an extraordinary epic marked by twenty years of Groupama's faithful accompaniment of an admirable man and such an endearing sport" says the insurer in its press release.

AKRON AOTON

AKRON is a racing trimaran ORMA 60 built by CDK Technologies in 1998. She is one of the best ORMA 60 trimaran ever built and one of the few for sale left on the market. Originally launched as GROUPAMA 1 and renamed HIQ later on, then SJOVILLAN and now AKRON AOTON

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Winner of the Orma 60 championship in 2000, 2001, 2003 & 2004 as GROUPAMA 1 In 2007 as HIQ :  - Winner Round Gotland race - Speed record Helsinki – Tallin - Speed record Round Tjörn race

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AKRON AOTON is one of the best ORMA 60 trimarans ever built and one of the few for sale left on the market. Built by CDK Technologies in 1998, the prize list of this trimaran is beyond compare: Under the name of GROUPAMA 1, she won the ORMA 60 Championship 4 times ; as HIQ, she detains...

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Romance with a trimaran

A racing trimaran is a truly fantastic vessel. 

It looks great, costs a lot of money, and half the world's young elite dream of driving one. What is he, a strange sea animal - a trimaran?

Not so long ago, I had the opportunity to dine in the company of two young promising businessmen. We were friends in childhood. Together we played in the yard and swam into the unknown fabulous distances on board our sandbox ship with a classic red mushroom. The mushroom was our scarlet sail. Today, my friends, having received a decent education, cheerfully climb the career ladders of oil companies. Both, not without reason, see themselves in the role of "young oligarchs" by the age of thirty-five. After listening to their ambitious plans for life, I asked: “Vasya, what will you do first of all when you really get rich?” Vasya, rolling his eyes dreamily, answered without hesitation: “Like what? I’ll buy myself a racing trimaran!” And Petya added: “Me too! I'll buy one for myself too! It turned out that boyish dreams of the sea still linger in their harsh business hearts.

Everyone can understand the unexpected answer of my friends, having at least once seen what a racing trimaran is. In our latitudes, where the situation is bad even with ordinary plastic boats, it is not at all easy to meet such a rare “bird” as a racing trimaran, which is considered exotic all over the world. However, Vasya, being on a business trip in St. Petersburg in 2005, was struck on the spot by the spectacle of these catamarans flying over the waters of the Neva, against the backdrop of the spire of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Last year, St. Petersburg hosted the final stage of the regatta on ocean yachts - trimarans of the Formula 60 Nokia OOPS CUP class. This regatta began its history in 2001. The race includes high-speed transitions on the high seas and races in the waters of the port cities of the Baltic Sea. Thus, these beautiful ships were first seen in Russia. And, I think, not one heart trembled from this spectacle.

It's funny, but the design of these high-tech ships, the developers of the 20th century, spied on the natives of Polynesia. And those, in turn, peeped it from the British back in the 17th century. Two- and three-deck ships, on which it was convenient to quickly move between the islands, were called by the natives, unusual for the European ear, the word "catamaran". Three-deck catamarans, without further ado, were called "trimarans". It is believed that such a name for ships of this type was given by our compatriot, a Russian emigrant and the creator of sailing trimarans in their modern form - Victor Chetchet. During the First World War, he was a pilot of the Royal Aviation, and after the war he emigrated to America. He lived in New York from the 40s until his death. There, Chatchet built two trimarans: Eggnog 1 and 2. Both vessels were made of plywood and reached a length of 24 feet. At that time, they did not gain much popularity, so the inventor had to earn his living by writing portraits and landscapes to order.

True interest in trimarans arose in the 70s of the last century. Why? Firstly, new materials appeared that made it possible to solve many technical problems associated with the construction of trimarans, and secondly, at that time multihull ships came into fashion. Young people were crazy about small sports catamarans that developed high speeds, and experienced yachtsmen were looking for new types of vessels in order to circumnavigate the world or participate in races.

Trimarans are, in a sense, renegades in the world of yachting. Proud and beautiful hermits, never caught on in mass production. The fact is that on the wave they are rather poorly controlled, have a sharp roll and experience strong shocks that can lead to destruction. Great initial stability at small angles of heel does not protect trimarans (as well as catamarans) from rapid capsizing if wind and wave conditions, as well as steering errors, lead to a slight excess of permissible heel angles. And then it is almost impossible to put a catamaran and a trimaran "on an even keel" in the sea.

All this makes, until now, to treat cruising multihull yachts with a certain caution, although in the 1972 transatlantic races, trimarans performed very well, taking first, third and fifth places. And until now, the lot of trimarans is a sport. There is nothing wrong with that, because even on Formula 1 cars, it would never occur to anyone to go to the country on weekends.

Today, the evolution of trimarans is due to the preparation of these vessels for participation in competitions. The main class of racing trimarans is Formula 60. It is in this class that the famous ORMA championship, the most interesting and prestigious multihull competition in the world, is held.

In the ten years of its existence, these competitions have helped bring to light such now world-famous trimarans as Broceliande, Gitana 11, Groupama 1, 2 and 3, Banque Populaire 3 and 4, Geant, Sodebo, La Trinitaine and many others. The intensity of these races is given by the fact that, as mentioned above, any mistake in trimaran control leads to irreparable consequences. Also, the course of the Grand Prix can be affected by the weather, and in the most dramatic way. So, in 2002, a series of storms scattered the fleet over the distance. As a result, out of 18 vessels of this type that participated in the race, only three yachts reached the finish line, and the only trimaran, Fujifilm by L. Peyron, fell apart and sank under the blows of the elements. It also happens that an inaccuracy in control robs a team of a chance to win just before the finish line, as was the case last year with the trimarans Gitana 11 and Fonica.

In terms of technology, today Formula 60 trimarans are mainly built on the basis of carbon materials, which significantly lightens the weight of the vessel. Also, designers are experimenting a lot with sails. As a result, under favorable conditions, a racing trimaran today is capable of reaching speeds of up to 30 knots.

Shipyards that build racing-class trimarans can be counted on the fingers. Often several shipyards, design bureaus and more than one architect are involved in such a project. It would be fair to say that the undisputed leader in the construction of these vessels, not only class 60, but even lower, is the French company CDK Technologies. In this difficult task, she is actively assisted by the creative team of the VPLP Yacht Design shipyard.

The history of CDK began 20 years ago with a venture by Hubert Desjoy to build composite boats. Since then, the shipyard has pioneered the creation of such well-known multi-hull Formula 1 marine vessels as Olivier de Kersauzon's Poulain, Groupama II, Geant, Belgacom and Ocean Alchemist. 

Each trimaran is unique. The most difficult thing, say the developers, is to capture the spirit of the future car. The peculiarity of the sports trimaran project is that it is difficult to translate it into reality! But that's exactly what CDK does, thanks to its knowledge. The main advantage of this company's technologies lies in the virtuoso handling of composite materials. Every detail here is carved according to unique plans, designed to fulfill its unique functions. To date, CDK has at least six projects to be proud of.

The very first trimaran to roll off the stocks of CDK Technologies in 1985 was the 23m Poulain. Today it is called Idec and is notable for the fact that it has been sailing the seas and oceans for 20 years, still winning competitions. She was rebuilt many times, she changed owners, names, crews, but Poulain has always been an excellent vessel, proving the reliability of CDK technology.

Two other builders' favorites are Banque populaire II and Belgacom. These 60ft trimarans were produced specifically for the 2002 Orma Championship. The winner of many other competitions under the command of Captain Michel Dejoyo in 2002 was the 60-foot Geant.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the cooperation of CDK c with the world-famous Groupama racing team, captained by, perhaps, the most recognizable trimaran driver in the world, Frank Cammas. He participated in 55 different races, of which he was among the winners 28 times, and the title of the best trimaran driver on the planet Frank Cammas won 37 times. In 2004 CDK built the innovative Groupama II trimaran for his team. For more than a year and a half, CDK and Groupama have been building this vessel, especially for participation in the Grand Prix. This trimaran has not undergone any major transformation since its first season at the de Calvi Grand Prix in September 2004. In October of that year, he raced to victory at the Marseille Grand Prix.

Groupama 2 is the latest generation of trimarans. With a very slender hull, this boat is the lightest in the fleet. For the last six years the boat and its skipper have been the best in the ORMA championship. The youngest but no less beloved member of the CDK trimaran family is the 50ft Crepes Whaou. The creators call it a compromise, due to the fact that it is somewhat smaller than its older brothers and its characteristics are lower than those of the "older ones". However, CDK believes that this trimaran is great for beginner skippers.

And, returning to the dream of my old friends about their own racing trimaran, I want to say the following. Guys, you will have to work hard and really earn a whole lot of money. The construction of one trimaran class Formula 60 and below will cost at least 3 million euros. Used trimarans start at a price of one and a half million euros. But buying a trimaran is not all. Such a complex, delicate and delicate thing as a trimaran needs to be carefully stored somewhere and constantly maintained. And it also costs a lot of money. Therefore, when your dream comes true - call us, we will sail to distant lands, as in childhood, under scarlet sails.

Text: Ekaterina Sokolova, flotilia.com

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Maxi Groupama trimaran launched ______________________________________________________________________

Bang on schedule, the launch of the 105 ft (31.50 m) long maxi trimaran for French skipper Franck Cammas is the 6th maxi-mulithull to have come out of the Multiplast shipyard in Vannes since the year 2000. The yard is world leader in the building of ocean-racing maxi-multihulls. The unique experience and unrivalled savoir-faire of the Multiplast yard no doubt convinced Groupama 3's sponsors and skipper to commission the Vannes yard to undertake construction. A fine programme of major records and circumnavigations has been scheduled for the boat, events and courses where boats bearing the 'made by Multiplast ' mark have an unbeaten record. The yard builds machines that can be relied upon. Gilles Ollier, Director of the Multiplast yard :

Multiplast has been investing in the construction of big ocean-racing multihulls for more than 25 years now. Being chosen to build a prototype for one of the world's leading green water racing teams reflects our experience and savoir-faire. We are proud to have undertaken this project...". Groupama 3 is the 6th maxi-multihull of more than 105 ft (32 m) to have been built here (only 7 multis of this size have been built in the world). Designed by the firm Marc Van Peteghem & Vincent Lauriot-Prévost , she is the 2nd maxi-trimaran to come out of the yard's build shed.

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Quest for the Holy Grail

As soon as she has been launched, Groupama 3 will make for her home base in Lorient (Southern Brittany). There she will first undergo loading tests. This means that all of the major traction points, such as the rigging chain plates or the sail pulling points will be subjected to working loads which have been calculated statistically by the architects. A final validation before the first sea trial. The first series of sea trials will get underway in the middle of June. All testing will be under the direction of Multiplast, before the boat can be said to be handed over finally. Franck Cammas and his team will then enter into the training and apprenticeship phase of their platform, before setting about attacking their programme of record attempts including the transatlantic records, the 24-hour distance record and the round the world record.

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Characteristics LOA 31,50 m Bmax 22,50 m Mast height 38,40 m Draft 5,70 m Air clearance 41,00 m Dislacement 18,00 t Upwaind sail area 557 m² Mainsail area 356 m² Solent jib 201 m² Downwind sail area 828 m² Gennaker 472 m²

Construction 16 000 m² of carbon Oven cured more than 50 times at temperatures of between 100° and 120° C A puzzle comprising more than 400 parts A team of 50 people working on the prototype Cost of boat : 8 million euros (excl VAT)

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16 Best Trimarans For Sailing Around The World (And a Few For Daysailing)

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Trimarans are growing in popularity worldwide, due to their light construction and high stability these multihulls are even faster than catamarans. Trimarans are still one of the lesser-known boat types so in this article ill be checking out some of the most popular models.

The best trimarans include: 

• The Neel 43 
• The Neel 47 
• Dragonfly 28 
• The Pulse 600 
• Corsair 37 

These tris are built with your safety in mind while also packing powerful speed and a wide array of comfort features to optimize your sailing experience , some are even foldable making them possible to load on a trailer and transport to the sailing destination of your choosing.

In this article, I have created a list of the 16 best trimarans in the market and their unique features. You’ll also learn the best options for different purposes such as circumnavigation, weekend sailing, racing, and more. 

Table of Contents

What Is a Trimaran?

A trimaran is a multi hulled sailboat with three individual hulls; the main hull ( vaka ) and a pair of outrigger hulls ( amas ). These smaller outrigger hulls are attached to the main hull using beams. 

While trimarans have a rich history dating back nearly four millennia, these types of sailboats have only gained popularity in the late 1900s and early 2000s. 

Trimarans are primarily used as personal boats for sailing enthusiasts or racing. These sailboats draw their versatility from their lightweight design, making them faster and easier to handle at sea when compared to single-hulled boats (monohulls). Additionally, the three hulls also contribute to better stability, making it very hard to capsize (although more likely than a cat according to this study)

Trimarans come in various sizes, and some can be as small as 19 feet (5.8 meters) in length, while others go up to 60 feet (18meters). They’re also used for different purposes. Most trimarans are used for racing and recreational purposes, although some units are still used as ferries.

As with all things, to find out which is the best we need to understand what it will be used for. There is a big difference in requirements between a boat used for day sailing compared to offshore around the world sailing.

The list below highlights the best trimarans for different purposes.

Best Trimarans For Cruising, Liveaboard and Sailing Around The World

The Neel 43 is a French trimaran best suited for cruising. Its key features include: 

• Easy maneuverability on the open sea by only a small number of crew members 

This unit is also built for comfort, ideal for more extended travels. This 43-feet (13-meter) trimaran is also made with recyclable and bio-sourced materials, highlighting the manufacturer’s commitment to environmental consciousness. 

This trimaran has a base price of  €329,000 excluding VAT. This translates to approximately $370,138. 

2.Neel 47 Possibly The Best

Named the best full-size multihull for 2020, the Neel 47 is a strong contender for one of the best trimarans in the market. This 47-foot (14.3-meter) long trimaran features optimized exterior and interior ergonomics for a unique design and look. 

Still on design, the Neel 47 is ideal for couples looking to take a weekend off or spend some time as liveaboard. It has a spacious owner’s cabin and two bedrooms. It also features a spacious living room and kitchen and is optimized to ensure comfort for a couple. 

The Neel 47 also has two basic guest cabins so your friends or children can tag along on your sailing adventure. Accordingly, this unit is ideal for those looking to explore the sea for the sheer joy of sailing. 

The Neel 47 comes at a 571,139 euro ( $643,600 ) price tag, excluding VAT. 

3. Rapido 60 The Fast and Comfortable Circumnavigator

The Rapido 60 offers a blend of performance, safety, and luxury, making it one of the best options for bluewater sailing. Measuring 59.3 feet (18 meters) in length, the Rapido 60 is an imposing unit. It’s made from lightweight sandwiches and carbon materials that provide speed and strength, allowing it to stand up to strong ocean currents. 

The Rapido 60 also has spacious living spaces and is built for comfort at all points of the sail. Its design also optimizes safety. While it’s an ideal option for circumnavigating, it’s also an excellent choice for racing due to its speed. 

This is also the same boat that The Youtube channel La Vagabond just purchased.

The Rapido 60 retails at $1,400,000 . 

4. Rapido 40

The Rapido 40 measures 39.4 feet (12 meters) in length and is ideal for cruising around the world. The Rapido 40 features twin “C” foils, which provide added lift, enhancing its speed and performance whether you are sailing downwind or upwind. 

Because it has C foils, this trimaran doesn’t have a central daggerboard, increasing interior space. Accordingly, it’s an excellent option for couples looking to cruise and enjoy great performances .

The Rapido 40 is made from high-tech all-carbon materials for a lightweight yet sturdy design. This material is also used for the countertops and furniture, and the cork flooring adds a touch of style.

This trimaran retails for $595,000 , making it a cheaper option than the Rapido 60. 

5. Dragonfly 40

The Dragonfly 40 measures 40 feet (12 meters) in length. It features high-comfort standards, making it one of the best trimarans in the market for taking your family for a cruise. Because of its larger size, it has a better capacity, being capable of accommodating six to eight people, so you can bring your family and friends along. 

It’s easy to navigate and extremely safe. With a maximum speed of 24 knots (44.5 km/h), this trimaran also provides fast speeds to make your cruise even more exhilarating. 

The Dragonfly 40 retails from €509,000 exclusive of VAT, which rounds up to $572,000 . 

6. Dragonfly 32

The Dragonfly 32 is a high-performance cruiser. Like the Dragonfly 28, this unit features a contemporary design for racing. This trimaran can accommodate five to seven crew members. 

Although slightly longer than the Dragonfly 28 with its 32-foot (9.8-meter) length, the Dragonfly 32 has a max speed of 23+ knots (42.6+ km/h), making it one of the fastest trimarans for racing. This unit also has comfortable accommodation, which makes it an ideal option for a weekend cruise with family and friends. 

The Dragonfly 32 has a base price of $350,000 . 

7. Corsair 37

Thanks to a variable draft with a retractable rudder, the Corsair 37 is an ideal choice for shallow water exploration. This 37-foot (11.3-meter) long trimaran features advanced foam-cored construction designed for safety, making it virtually unsinkable. 

The carbon hulls minimize weight, this makes for a lightweight ocean exploration sailboat with blistering speeds. One of its selling points is that this trimaran has previously been used for Arctic expeditions, possibly marking it as one of the better options for circumnavigation and offshore sailing in the northern waters. 

This trimaran has a base price of $189,000 but can go up to $204,125 .

Best Trimarans For Day/Weekend Sailing

8. dragonfly 28.

The Dragonfly 28 is a 28-feet (8.75-meter) long sailboat that can accommodate up to five people. It comes in two versions: 

• Touring version: This version is ideal for families.  
• Performance version: This is built to provide optimal performance for the sports enthusiast within you. 

It clocks a maximum speed of 22+ knots (22+ km/h) and is beam-folded. It’s an excellent option if you want a high-performance, comfortable yet smaller unit for your day or weekend cruise. 

The Dragonfly 28 starts at  €188,280 inclusive of VAT, which comes to around $211,600. 

9. Dragonfly 25

Like other trimarans under the Dragonfly brand, this 25-foot (7.62-meter) trimaran is great for both racing and short term cruising. However, this high-performance boat delivers easy handling, making it perfect for couples looking to take a ride out over the weekend and seasoned sailors looking for an exhilarating racing adventure. 

The Touring version features a lightweight build and offers comfort and accommodation to keep you, and the few guests you can fit, comfortable during the ride. This trimaran also has a Sport version, which is optimized for racing. 

The Dragonfly 25 retails from EUR 86,800 . 

10. Pulse 600

The Pulse 600 trimaran is a compact sailboat. It’s made from lightweight, carbon-reinforced construction and vacuum-formed materials for optimal speed. This trimaran is an ideal option if you are looking for speed. 

It also features ample deck space, greater stability, and volume than most trimarans of similar size and build. 

This trimaran measures 19.8 feet (6 meters) in length and can be sailed single-handedly by one person with minimal effort. The Pulse 600 has a base price of $38,800 , which places it in the lower price range. 

The F-22 is one of the smaller trimarans in the market. Developed in New Zealand, the F-22 is a folding trimaran built for speed. The hulls are made from narrow fiberglass tied together using fiberglass beams and aluminum, minimizing bulk while optimizing speed. 

The F-22 is roomy and is not as pricey as other models in the market. This trimaran has two main versions: 

12. 2019 Weta Trimaran

The 2019 Weta trimaran is a 14.5-foot (4.4-meter) trimaran featuring a carbon frame, centerboard, rudder foil, and rudder shock. The hull is made from fiberglass and foam. The Weta is built for strength and speed based on these lightweight materials. 

The 2019 Weta trimaran is easy to sail and is worth considering whether you want to take a quiet sail, race with your friends, or take kids to a sailing lesson. It has a simple design and is easy to set up independently. Thanks to its collapsible design, this trimaran is easily stored away with minimal space demands. 

13. WindRider 17

The 17.4-foot (5.3-meter) WindRider 17 is one of the more versatile trimarans in the market. It packs high performance for a low cost. This trimaran has a light rotating mast to boost performance, and a full-battened mainsail optimizes visibility. 

This sailboat is made from rotomolded polyethylene, which is more durable than fiberglass and demands less maintenance.

The WindRider 17 has a comfortable interior and can fit six adults. This is an ideal choice for social sailing for a couple or a family and friends. It’s easy to ride, and a shallow draft allows easy maneuverability. 

14. Astus 22.5

If you’re looking for something small but still comfortable, this 22.5-foot trimaran is for you. Built for speed and maneuverability, the Astus 22.5 has optional foils to optimize speed. The modern design, coupled with the spacious interior, can fit up to four beds. Accordingly, this trimaran is suited for family outings. 

This trimaran also has a foldable design, collapsing to only 16 feet (4.9 meters) for easy storage. 

15. Multi 23 Trimaran 

The Multi 23 trimaran has a contemporary design, featuring a vinyl ester and PVC foam core construction. The section below the waterline is made of solid glass for a sturdy base.

The beams are made of lightweight carbon, and the trimaran features a 33-foot (10-meter) aluminum rotating wing mast for optimal harnessing of the wind. While ideal for weekend excursions with family, once rigged with the asymmetrical spinnaker will get your heart pumping.

This trimaran packs high performance at a lower cost than most other options in the market. It’s a good choice if you are looking for a high-performing unit without spending an arm and a leg. 

16. Challenger Class Trimaran

The Challenger Trimaran 15 is the best choice for persons with disabilities. It’s designed to provide disabled sailors an opportunity to explore their passion for sailing without worrying about aspects like safety or operation. 

A man named Geoff Hold circumnavigated the British Isles in 2007, becoming the first disabled person to achieve this feat. He had quadriplegia. 

Living up to its name, the Challenger can withstand harsh weather conditions while blending performance with speed. 

Final Thoughts 

Admittedly, no trimaran is best for everyone. But whether you are looking to race with your friends, take your loved ones or friends for a cruise over the weekend, or circumnavigate the ocean, you can rest assured that these lightweight trimarans will deliver speed, safety, and comfort to make it worth your while. 

These brands are innovatively designed and feature intricate safety mechanisms that make them virtually unsinkable. Give them a shot and begin your ocean adventure. 

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New Groupma Maxi-Tri Record Run

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Groupama 3 Rips Miami To New York Record June 6 - New York City Frenchman Frank Cammas and crew sailed his new 105-ft trimaran Groupama 3 from Miami to New York in just 1 day, 11 hours , an average of 26.77 knots. Shazam! Steve Fossett and crew had averaged 17.57 knots when they set the previous record with the catamaran Playstation. Next up for Groupama is an assault on the Atlantic record from New York to Cape Lizard in England, the record for which is currently held by Bruno Peyron and the maxi cat Orange II. Cammas and Groupama will have to average almost 29 knots for four days to beat that record. http://www.cammas-groupama.com/fr/index.jsp  

frosh Senior Member

Sounds to me like given a few more months Frank Cammas, and the new super size Groupama will own almost every distance sailing record. Great effort for the design team and Frank and crew as well. The difference in average speed on the Miama - New York run to Playstation is huge! Orange 2 is a more serious contender, however I am confident that they will do the Antlantic run in excess of 30 knots average, given the right weather window of opportunity. The Groupama 105ft. to me, easily looks the ultimate speed design yet conceived, for extremely quick ocean crossings. It will take a mountain of money and some hell of a design, to come up with a multi to convincingly beat this Groupama.  

charmc Senior Member

Wow. That is flying. Great design and construction, great crew. It's a nice change to read about positive achievements like that. Frosh is right, it's hard to conceive of a boat exceeding this one by a significant margin. On the other hand, that what records are about: setting the basis for future achievements.  

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The Maxi-Trimaran

A boat that has proved herself.

The former Groupama 3 and Banque Populaire VII, the IDEC SPORT maxi-trimaran has had an exceptional list of successes. Winner of the Jules Verne Trophy in 2010 and 2012, and again in 2017, the boat also won the last three editions of the Route du Rhum – and many other events. Thirteen years after she was first launched, this strong all-round performer can look forward to a bright future in the expert hands of Francis Joyon.

It was in December 2004 that Groupama announced the construction of a giant trimaran to attempt to smash the major ocean records leading up to the legendary Jules Verne Trophy. At a time when the arms race was on in the sailing world, Groupama wanted to come up with a reasonably sized boat, the smallest trimaran capable of beating Orange II. Franck Cammas and his team opted for a length of 31.50 metres (105 feet) designed by the architects, Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost.

Work began on Groupama 3 in 2005 at the Multiplast yard in Vannes. After almost 130,000 man hours, the boat was launched on 7th June 2006. “ We decided to design a medium power trimaran,” stressed Cammas when presenting his project. ” Groupama 3 is light, but long enough to be safe in the Southern Ocean. The power comes from her width, while her light weight is down to optimising her structure, rationalising the equipment and paying attention to how she was built.” Groupama 3 innovated with her concept inspired by the 60-foot ORMA trimarans (like Groupama 2) ratehr than the more recent giants, which were heavier and designed to face the Southern Ocean. While Orange II (36.80 metres) was amazing in heavy seas, she found it tougher in lighter conditions and moderate winds. Groupama 3 was a strong all-rounder and could sail almost as quickly in strong winds, while remaining at ease in lighter weather. There was another new feature: Groupama 3 was the very first big multihull to set off around the world with foils, a concept only used until then on the Orma boats in the Atlantic.

Specifications

Architects : VPLP team (Van Péteghem-Lauriot Prévost) Previous names : Groupama 3 , Banque Populaire VII Length : 31.50 m Beam : 22.50 m Displacement : 18,000 kg Draught : 5.70 m Mast height : 33.50 m Structure : carbon-Nomex Upwind sail surface : 411 m 2 Downwind sail surface : 678 m 2 Initial launch date : June 2006

The boat which has won the Route du Rhum three times

In 2010, Franck Cammas took up a challenge which many people thought impossible, or at best very complicated: he wanted to win the Route du Rhum, sailing alone on his 31.5m maxi trimaran which was equipped with a shorter rig and with a more suitable deck layout. Cammas’s performance was amazing: after nine days 3 hrs 14 mins 47 seconds, he finished first in Pointe-à-Pitre ahead of Francis Joyon and Thomas Coville.

The boat was then sold and became Banque Populaire VII. Relaunched on 15th April 2013 in Lorient, the boat achieved more successes in the hands of Armel Le Cléac’h, who smashed several solo records aboard her: the Mediterranean record, Columbus Route and 24-Hour record (682 miles). After injuring his hand, Armel Le Cléac’h was forced to stand down for the Route du Rhum and was replaced at the last moment by Loïck Peyron at the helm of the maxi trimaran, which had won the previous edition of the prestigious transatlantic race. After a fantastic race, Peyron won the tenth edition of the Route du Rhum with a time of 7 days, 15 hrs 8 minutes and 32 seconds.