Franck David and Jean Guyon: The Pillars of the MODX Adventure
The MODX 70, unveiled just over a year ago, is undoubtedly the most striking and innovative production multihull we have had the opportunity to sail aboard. When the two founders of the project invited Gwen Dorning to come aboard for a second time, our CEO didn’t need any persuading. A few more miles under sail provided the perfect opportunity to learn a little more about Franck David and Jean Guyon, the men behind this extraordinary 100% Forever Green project.
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02/07/2026
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Gwen Dorning
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SP26
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Multihulls World: Tell us about yourselves... Franck David: I’ll start, since I’ve been in the business a little longer! I was born on March 21, 1970, in Paris. That makes me a little over 55 years old today - it goes by fast, far too fast! But as long as you still have ideas, that’s a good sign. My parents left Paris to settle in Brittany, on a small island in the Gulf of Morbihan called Île-d’Arz. I arrived there when I was seven years old, and that’s where I discovered watersports, particularly windsurfing. I followed a traditional school curriculum through middle and high sc…
