From Formula 40 to Circus Catamaran
A racing catamaran remastered as a performance venue? Believe it or not, this project does exist. On the shores of the Étang de Thau (Thau Lagoon), in the south of France. After five years of construction, the multihull is ready to be moored under the spotlights. Anne Pribat, the owner and initiator of the MangeNuage project, launched this eponymous sailboat in Balaruc-les-Bains. Today, she is finishing off the structure of the swinging trapeze and is preparing for her first sailing tour which will start, if all goes well, next summer.
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Publié le
18/05/2021
Par
Soizic Séon & Philippe Echelle
Numéro :
178
Parution :
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2021
MangeNuage is an atypical catamaran that immediately catches the eye. If it gets noticed, it is not just because of its vibrant red color. It’s also the double rig and its circular stage which make it a unique multihull. Originally, the Formula 40 had no deck or living area. Designed exclusively for racing, it was as streamlined as possible: two hulls, linking arms, a mast and shrouds - the rest was just textile. This new version of the catamaran was created to serve as a floating stage and swinging trapeze structure. However, there is no question of MangeNuage staying in port and having the l…
