France Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Velux 5 Oceans : Thousands flock to see historic three-masted tallship Belem

October 17, 2010

The beautiful tallship Belem, one of France’s most famous boats is a majestic three-masted tallship that was welcomed to the VELUX 5 OCEANS race village in La Rochelle. ... read full story

VELUX 5 OCEANS: Race Village in La Rochelle open

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The VELUX 5 OCEANS race village in La Rochelle opened today, the 17th of October. The race village is the largest in the VELUX 5 OCEANS’ 28-year history and 8 days of festivities are planned to celebrate race. ... read full story

Rodriguez Group France Superyacht Builder appoints Mr. Eric de Saintdo as new Managing Director

October 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht builder Rodriguez Group appointed Mr. Eric de Saintdo as member of the Management Board and Managing Director on the 7th of October, 2010. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Christophe Bullens determined to sail.

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens and his team are working hard to find a new Eco 60 for the start of the VELUX 5 OCEANS in one week. Christophe Bullens yacht Five Oceans of Smiles was cruelly dismasted on the way to La Rochelle earlier this week. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Thousands of spectators set to pack La Rochelle for the start

October 07, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Velux 5 Oceans Race, a gruelling 30,000-mile solo marathon around the world starts in just over one week. It is set to be one of the biggest spectacles to grace the French port of La Rochelle in years. ... read full story

Christophe Bullens dismasted off the coast of France

October 06, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

On the 5th October 2010 Christophe Bullens was dismasted off the coast of France. His Team Sapphire however, are doing their best to make sure Christophe makes the start of the Ultimate Solo Challenge. ... read full story

The Soubise 70 Carbon Line Catamaran by Tournier Marine.

October 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

French shipyard Tournier Marine has just started the production of a 70 ft sailing catamaran – the Soubise 70 Carbon Line. The new 70ft yacht is designed by Philippe Tournier, the owner of the yard who wanted to create the ideal boat to offer to owners passionate about sailing fast and comfortable cruising catamarans. ... read full story