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For this edition of the match, we interviewed two of the most renowned designers - Marc Van Peteghem of VPLP and Olivier Racoupeau of Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design. These two design firms represent over 10,000 multihulls built. Marc and Olivier are not 100% for or against the self-tacking jib sheeted on a transverse track, or the classic solent on a longitudinal track; the two naval architects have used both sail plans and fittings installed according to the specifications defined with the client or the brand. Since Lagoons and Excess catamarans are all fitted with self-tacking jibs, we asked Marc, who is responsible for all these plans, to argue this choice. As for Olivier, it’s up to him to defend the classic solent, since all the Fountaine Pajot models he’s designed feature an overlapping genoa.
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Publié le
22/09/2021
Par
Norbert Conchin
Numéro :
180
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2021
FOR THE SELF-TACKING JIB - by Marc Van Peteghem Marc Van Peteghem was the co-founder, with Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, of VPLP, which has been active in the yachting industry for four decades. The naval architecture firm based in Paris and Vannes, in southern Brittany, is the designer of the fastest multihulls, whether around the world or around the cans. Nevertheless, VPLP’s involvement in the cruising industry has been significant since 1987 with the Lagoon and Excess brands, having designed over 35 models. Marc clearly recognizes that the aerodynamic performance of a self-tacking jib…
