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The aerodynamic catamaran for fast, efficient transport in La Rochelle Their hulls, aerodynamic as much as hydrodynamic, required two years of research and development on their own. © XAVIER LEOTY / AFP They look like manta rays, glide along the water’s surface at speeds of up to 110 km/h and consume less fuel than a…

Ship of the future: discover Norway’s 100% electric catamaran A 300 kW all-electric ferry in the Norwegian fjords in 2018 The 42-meter catamaran will be able to carry 400 passengers at a speed of 16 knots thanks to two 300kW electric motors, The Fjords company announced. © The Fjords A ferry with totally electric propulsion…

In which case do I need a boat license? Sailboat, motorboat, boat without a license without training, boat without a license with training… how to find your way around in French legislation? The seaZen Academy, specialist in solar navigation, offers you to discover the regulatory framework according to your navigation practices. Contents: What do the…

The Sea Bubbles (“flying taxis”) could return to Paris next year In late October, the sailor seemed to give up, announcing that his “Sea Bubbles” electric would settled in Switzerland. © JOEL SAGET / AFP The electric taxi boat flying at 50 km / h The “wind turns”: the Sea Bubbles, these “flying taxis” on…

Once you’ve got over the excitement of the first accompanied navigation, the question arises as to what you can do if you rent a solar boat on your own. Why continue sailing in the bay? You need to gain experience under different conditions to gradually move up to boat rental club levels. Why not take…

The sea is a place as beautiful as it is dangerous. That’s why learning and knowing the right gestures is essential to ensure our safety and that of your passengers. Here is a compilation of advice and good gestures to adopt when going out at sea. The right behavior to adopt at sea The right…

The motor catamaran is renewing the nautical industry. It retains the user-friendly platform of sailing catamarans, while freeing itself from the complexity of sail trimming, since it uses only its engines. Until now, engines have been thermal, which was sometimes uncomfortable due to noise and odors. Motorized catamarans can now be electric, silent and odorless….

Many of you ask us whether it’s possible to eat or drink on the solar boat. The boat offers a large table with shaded seats, but at sea, some tips are needed to make this experience a success.. Can I bring my own food and drink? Of course, you can bring snacks and drinks, provided the sea is calm and there’s no wind! The large table is designed for this purpose. Be careful, though, as the cork deck can be damaged by alcoholic, fatty or acidic liquids. We may have to return earlier than planned to allow time to wash the deck in case some waves spill drinks onto the deck before the next guest. For safety reasons, the skipper must ensure that the group is sober and able to respect the rules of safety at sea. He or she…