This Multihull’s Match brings together the points of view of two experienced sailors who have pushed back the generally accepted limits for this type of boat (Libellule and Babouche). They offer something for everyone to reflect on: builders, designers. We have retained the direct and condensed tone of the exchanges, which took place on returning from Kamchatka, for Philippe Cottier, and before setting off or an Icelandic expedition, for Sébastien Roubinet.
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Publié le
17/05/2017
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Philippe Echelle
Numéro :
154
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A cruising catamaran in the pack ice – an illusion? By Philipp Cottier, catamaran Libellule (NW passage and Antarctic expedition) In 2013, we set off with our three daughters and our catamaran Libellule (a Salina 48 from Fountaine Pajot) for Greenland, to cross the famous North-West Passage. Before undertaking this adventure, there were many skeptics who maintained that heading for the ice in a catamaran was nothing short of madness. They were without a doubt right, because a cruising cat is intended for the Caribbean, not for polar navigation! Not only because it is in polyester, but a…
