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This year, Garcia Yachts drops anchor in Saint-Malo for Nautique 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for those with a passion for blue water sailing and exceptional boats.

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We'll be delighted to welcome you aboard a Garcia Exploration 52, moored in the heart of the show. It's the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with this sailing yacht, designed for long crossings and for comfort and safety, even in the most extreme latitudes.

Whether you're dreaming of arctic ice, tropical lagoons or simply autonomy and serenity on the open seas, come and talk to our team. We'll be on hand to discuss your project, answer your questions and help you prepare for your great adventure.

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Would you like to schedule a personalized tour on board?
Make an appointment with us today: sales@garciayachts.com

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Prepare your visit by (re)discovering the models in the range:
- Exploration 45
- Exploration 52
- Exploration 60
- Explocat 52

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This year, although without a boat on display, the Garcia Yachts team is at your disposal to talk about your blue water cruising dreams and projects.
Whether you're just starting to think about it, or ready to make your blue water cruising dream a reality, take this opportunity to talk with us and move forward in the preparation of your adventure.

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Would you like to schedule a personal consultation? Contact us at sales@garciayachts.com

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Prepare your visit by (re)discovering your model of interest:

• Exploration 45
• Exploration 52
• Exploration 60
• EXPLOCAT 52

Visit us at stand 16D40. We look forward to seeing you there.

Open to all, this unique event is aimed at both experienced sailors and those dreaming of casting off for the first time. Over two days, inspiring stories and lectures will address the essential aspects of blue water cruising. Whether you have questions about choosing a boat, managing life on board, the equipment you'll need or safety at sea, this seminar is designed to provide you with concrete answers tailored to your project.

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This year's edition features prestigious speakers

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• Sailor and author Isabelle Autissier will share her views on the challenges and pleasures of blue water cruising.
• Meteorology expert Christian Dumard will help you better understand the climatic conditions of far-flung destinations.
• Bénédicte and Loïc Héliès, sailors and owners of an Outremer 55, will talk about their experience of a second round-the-world trip with their family.
• Mélanie and Hervé Potez, owners of an Allures 45, will talk about their exceptional journey from Patagonia to Alaska.
• Laurent Marion, a specialist in blue water cruising, will shed light on the challenges of safety at sea.

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More than just an event

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It's an opportunity to join a community of enthusiasts. You'll be able to chat with experienced sailors, ask questions to experts and meet sailboat owners who, like you, have chosen to live an exceptional adventure.

Whatever your constraints or level of experience, the blue water cruising Seminar is here to prove that the dream of ocean cruising is within your grasp, and that it's above all a question of preparation, passion and determination.

Sign up today* and take a decisive step towards your own round-the-world adventure. Whether you're just starting to think about it, or ready to go, this seminar is the ideal step to move from dream to action.

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‍PRATICAL INFORMATION: February 1 & 2, 2025 Paris - Thalassa barge - Session in French only

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*Limited number of places.

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As a reminder, the GARCIA Exploration 45 N° 27, N° 35 and N° 38 met up in Greenland in July with the aim of completing this famous and little-traveled route.

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The forecasts were rather pessimistic at the time, with ice remaining very present late this year. Nevertheless, they crossed the Baffin Sea into Lancaster Sound, taking it one step at a time as the way opened up. All 3 chose to pass through the narrow passage of Bellot Strait, only 2 km wide, a little shorter en route, but which ice can also obstruct in strong winds, due to its narrow width. And then to continue along the so-called Amundsen Trail, the famous explorer's route.

They positioned themselves in Hudson Bay, north of Lancaster Sound, waiting for the right moment to head south towards Bellot Strait. HAURU and NIGHT OWL passed through unhindered. Adriano and Marisa on VOYAGER had a more eventful passage, with 2 other boats. They had to turn back to assist a boat whose underpowered engine was unable to free them from the ice, which was beginning to push against their hull. Back to Hudson Bay for them! But the next day, they were able to pass through.

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Marisa tells us about their passage from Bellot Strait:

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" The French boat was behind us as we crossed the Bellot Strait. We crossed a strip of ice, picking our way through the small openings, but like a door, it closed behind us. We had a clear path and were happy to continue when the French boat radioed that it was stuck in the ice. We told them we'd wait until they freed themselves. But the ice lifted the boat out of the water and the current spun it around like a toy. The captain (and, incidentally, four experienced sailors on board) sent out a panicked radio message... we could hear that he was terrified and asking for help. We turned around and headed for them as fast as we could, thinking about how we could help them (lines, etc., or just get them on our boat). Fortunately, the ice shifted again and pushed them back. They were now behind us and we showed them the way through the ice to Fort Ross. They were very grateful and came with a French feast and wine. That's when we learned that they had a little girl on board :-( The parents live on the boat, and they have two crew members on board. Neither of them has ever had an experience like this, and the boat suffered some damage (a huge dent in the hull) when the ice lifted them. So we had a wonderful evening, then the ice came back and we had to move... again! We returned to the Lévesque anchorage and of course... we had to go through the ice again, and there was ice in the anchorage too. So we did the night and ice watch and now we're all awake, drinking coffee and chatting about yesterday. GARCIA made an incredible boat. We broke the ice and he's doing really well. "

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The entire GARCIA shipyard team is very proud of their achievement and congratulates them once again!

More than just an event, this "Dare to Dream" seminar represents the first step in the personalized support offered by Garcia Yachts for new owners. This support goes far beyond the construction of your yacht: it marks the start of a genuine preparation process to turn your dream of blue water cruising into reality.

Immersion in the Garcia community

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The 2024 edition promises to be exceptional, with over 20 owners already registered, from all horizons. These sailing enthusiasts will come together to share their aspirations and benefit from the advice of seasoned sailors. The event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of the Garcia community, to exchange ideas on life at sea projects and to benefit from feedback from owners who have already sailed the oceans.

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Among them, Marisa Lankester and Adriano Vigano, who accomplished the feat of crossing the Northwest Passage this summer aboard their Garcia Exploration 45, will share their exceptional adventure.

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Renowned experts to guide you

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The event is co-hosted by two great names in sailing: Pete Goss, an exceptional sailor known for his exploits on the high seas, and Christian Dumard, expert meteorologist and strategic consultant for renowned regattas such as the Vendée Globe. These two emblematic figures will share their knowledge and experience to help you calmly tackle every stage of your future blue water cruising.

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The first step to comprehensive support

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The "Dare to Dream" seminar is part of a global support process specific to Garcia Yachtswhich begins long before your yacht is launched. This seminar allows you to project yourself into your future blue water cruising with serenity, thanks to attentive listening and personalized advice. Whether you have questions about logistical preparation, equipment or managing life on board, you'll find invaluable support from the experts present and the experienced owners.

With its inspiring setting, prestigious speakers and community atmosphere, the "Dare to Dream" seminar is a not-to-be-missed event for all those who want to turn their dreams into reality.

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For information and registration, please contact our team via the contact form.

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Pete GOSS, a former Exploration 45 owner himself, is always willing to share his memories on board. All three agreed to let us film their exchanges. On the program: Why choose an aluminium sailboat? Why choose a centreboarder ? Why does a centreboarder offer so much freedom? How to optimize daggerboard depth adjustment? How does a deck saloon contribute to safety? Where on the boat should I keep watch? How to optimize battery charging? How to manage freshwater consumption and production? And so much more...

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There are probably many questions you're asking yourself, and you'll find the answers in this fascinating 1-hour video!

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Its straits and bays become ice-free in summer, allowing ships to pass through. But passage is never guaranteed: even more than icebergs, it's the "pack", floating blocks of ice that can block passage and sometimes even dangerously encircle sailing ships.

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Every year, between 10 and 20 pleasure yachts attempt this passage.

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In 2023, a mild year, 21 yachts passed, whereas in 2003, of the 7 that attempted the passage, only 2 succeeded. It's worth noting that while the majority of candidates set off from the West, others take the opposite route from Alaska. There are a few Inuit villages along the way, but no infrastructure or services, so sailboats embarking on this adventure must be totally self-sufficient!

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Although global warming is causing the ice to melt irretrievably, this does not make passage any easier. The ice is thinner than it used to be in the Canadian Arctic, but this very thin ice breaks more easily: it is transported by winds and currents in proportions that are difficult to predict. By 2022, ice had completely blocked the Northwest Passage.

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At the beginning of August 2024, the 3 Garcia Exploration 45 are sailing up the west coast of Greenland, waiting for the right moment to enter Lancaster Sound. For the time being, this gateway to the passage is rather free of ice, but it is still very present further east. So be patient, and enjoy the superb fjords and glaciers of Greenland.

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This Garcia fleet is very international: HAURU, N°35 is driven by its Polish owner, NIGHT OWL, N°27, by an English owner. And VOYAGER, N°38, welcomes aboard her Swiss owners, accompanied by a couple of Canadian friends... themselves owners of N°44, CHINOOK, left for the occasion on the other side of the Atlantic in Cherbourg.

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You can follow the progress of this extreme adventure with us:

• On Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/GarciaYachts, NightOwl (facebook.com)
• On Instagram: @garcia, @vigano

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CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL: SEPTEMBER 10-15, 2024

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A unique opportunity to discover the world Garcia Yachts and theExploration 60 which will be on display. Book your visit to the Garcia Exploration 60 now, and join us on stand Sail 175, where our team will be on hand to discuss and answer all your questions. To provide you with the best possible experience, visits are by reservation only.

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ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW: OCTOBER 12-14, 2024

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The famous Annapolis Boat Show, to be held from October 12 to 14, 2024, will welcome theExploration 52 from Garcia Yachts. More information coming soon to help you plan your visit.

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Garcia Yachts looks forward to seeing you at both shows to discover our models and talk to our teams. We look forward to sharing with you our common passion for blue water cruising under sail and adventure.

_Cannes Yachting Festival: September 10-15, 2024
_Annapolis Boat Show: October 12-14, 2024

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For more information, check out the latest news on our website garciayachts.com and follow us on our social networks. See you soon on our stands!

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Buying a GARCIA means choosing a blue water cruising yacht with exceptional qualities and a remarkable finish. But it also means having access to a whole range of services:

• training,
• rallies,
• refit,
• brokerage...

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Need spare parts? Need to add equipment to your boat? Need to make repairs after a transatlantic crossing? Just want to have your boat checked before continuing your long voyage? GARCIA experts are now there for you in the West Indies too!

Welcome to Aurore and Pascal Petit (customer support and technician respectively), as well as Quentin (technician), and welcome to the Antilles!

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"A service base in the West Indies means we can better serve our owners, especially those who set sail every year." Nicolas Rey - General Manager Grand Large Services

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Many visitors to the Boot were eager to discover theExploration 52. And it was well worth making an appointment in advance to ensure a visit to the boat.

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All in all, a fine 2024 edition of Boot Düsseldorf for the shipyard Garcia Yachts :

More than 400 visitors discoveredExploration 52, guided by our team of enthusiasts;

Numerous customers visited us, sharing their browsing experiences with visitors and future customers, thus strengthening the GARCIA community;

Jimmy Cornell honored us with his visit, much to the delight of our customers and visitors, with whom he took the time to talk passionately about blue water cruising, the GARCIA YACHTS shipyard and the genesis of the Exploration range.

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The next show to discover GARCIA YACHTS is the Cannes Yachting Festival, from September 10 to 15, 2024.

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Calling all would-be travelers!

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The next sessions of the blue water cruising seminar will be held :

• In French, in Paris, February 3 and 4
• In English, in Miami, February 17

This blue water cruising seminar is an opportunity to ask all your questions to couples or families returning from blue water cruising. Experts, trainers and frequent travelers will take turns to help you see things more clearly and, if need be, start building your blue water cruising project. We'll talk about blue water cruising routes, weather, health on board, insurance and safety at sea.

We're delighted to welcome Isabelle Autissier, renowned sailor and former President of WWF France, who will be sharing her experiences at sea. With her, we'll be tackling key topics such as:

• The place of women on board
• Daily life at sea
• Responsible navigation

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Discover the program and speakers for this exceptional event!
Register - Paris
Register - Miami

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Grand Large Yachting rallies offers new routes to accompany you in your sailing projects. We're launching a North Atlantic route starting from the Canaries in December 2024, passing through the Azores, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Denmark and France, and arriving in Lisbon in September 2025.

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High seas, coastal navigation, canals or fjord discovery, each stage is a new experience.

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This new route is a departure from the classic Atlantic routes, and each crew will be able to test changing conditions while enjoying the support and atmosphere offered by the rally.

Our rallies are reserved for owners of a Grand Large Yachting group sailboat.

Information and registration

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The North Atlantic Rally is :

• 6000 nautical miles
• 10 months
• 15 to 20 sailboats
• 6 official stages
• 4 technical steps
• 1 boat show

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Choosing our rallies for sailing means :

• Benefit from permanent weather routing for worry-free sailing
• Living the spirit of camaraderie
• Meeting the sailing community
• Supporting local associations

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Registration is now open!

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Come and meet our passionate team, and let yourself be seduced by our exceptional yachts by coming aboard the Garcia Exploration 52. More information coming soon to book your visit to our stand and meet our experts.

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‍RADICAL.
ALL-TERRAIN.
spacious.

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The Garcia Exploration 52 takes you to explore the most remote regions of the planet, from high latitudes to tropical zones, in complete comfort.

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Book my visit

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Seize the unique opportunity to discover the world of Garcia Yachts and theExploration 52 on display!

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Come and meet us at the Cannes Yachting Festival, from September 12 to 17. Our team of enthusiasts will be delighted to show you this exceptional yacht. They'll be on hand to answer all your questions about the shipyard and our different models: Garcia Exploration 45, Garcia Exploration 52, Garcia Exploration 60 and Garcia Explocat 52.

To help you prepare for your visit, we invite you to make an appointment now, and to let us know as soon as possible the broad outlines of your project.

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Book your visit

It's called Aqua terra and has the distinctive feature of stylized sails. Follow us on our social networks...

Here's a look back at the launch.

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More about the boat

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DiscoverExploration 60 in detail

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The launch of a boat is always an event for the shipyard, as it brings a project closer to completion. For the owners, the launch represents the culmination of a collaboration and the realization of a dream.

Launching

The boat is first transported by road to the launching area. The journey is more or less delicate, depending on the size of the yacht. The boat is then installed in the travelift's straps, which can support up to 300 tons.

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The travelift takes the boat out to sea. As it moves forward, its wheels on either side of the boom, the maneuver is impressively precise. All those watching the spectacle have their eyes riveted on the boat until it finally lands on the water.

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The technical team then joins the boat to board it and moor it to the pontoon, before resuming the final checks.

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A christening by the book

Patrick and Susannah, owners of Nusquama, were delighted to come to Cherbourg to witness the launch of their Garcia Exploration 45.

They travelled all the way from Great Britain especially for the event, to see the imposing manoeuvre in action. Naturally, they took the opportunity to christen their boat in the proper manner, with a bottle of champagne that will hopefully have made Neptune magnanimous.

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After several weeks in the hands of the paint crews, who worked mainly on the living works and deck, this hull is now out of the PaintWorkshop . The high-density foam thermal insulation and 110 hp engine have also been installed, as shown in these images.

A highly anticipated model in the 60-foot blue water cruising segment, this unit from Garcia Yachts This highly anticipated model in the blue-water cruising segment still requires many hours of work, as its launch is scheduled for the spring of 2022. The next stage will take place in the main hangar of the Cherbourg assembly site. It consists of setting up the systems, with the installation of fluid networks (water, fuel) and electricity. This will be followed by the installation of the interior fittings, then the fittings, and finally the masting and application of a vinyl covering to the hull.

Everyone at the shipyard plays an active part in the progress of this unit, which sees Garcia Yachts return to the 55-foot-plus aluminium blue water cruising for which it is renowned. Launch scheduled for spring 2022.

> Painting and interior insulation

> Completed paint jobs

> Engine installation and hangar finishing

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Presence at Nautic and Boot

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We are pleased to announce the presence of Garcia Yachts at Nautic in Paris, from December 4 to 12, 2021. The company will also be present at the Boot in Düsseldorf, from January 22 to 30, 2022.

Please note that, due to delivery schedules, no boats will be presented at these two events. The Garcia Garcia Yachts team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the entire Garcia Yachts range and provide you with all the information you may require.

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Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey 500

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At Nautic Paris, you will find the brands of the Grand Large Yachting group: Garcia YachtsAllures Yachting, RM Yachts, Outremer and Gunboat, united around a major common project: the rallye Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey 500 rally.

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You'll be able to discover the rally's itineraries during special events. See you soon!

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The quality of its aluminium construction and its twin-rudder centreboarder concept, as well as the quality of its fittings - in line with Garcia's standards - make it a real winner. Garcia Yachts - are no strangers to its success.

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This model (not the unit pictured here) will be exhibiting at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle. Come and see it, from Tuesday, September 28 to Sunday, October 3 - pontoon 5.

The quintessential aluminium blue water cruising and expedition yacht in the 60-foot class, the Garcia Exploration 60 still requires several thousand hours of work before its launch, scheduled for spring 2022.

These include painting the deck, fitting thermal insulation, installing the appendages (rudders and daggerboard), fitting the engine, installing the various electrical, electronic and hydraulic fluid systems, installing the generators, hydrogenerators and Solar panels, fitting the floors, fittings and fittings, fitting the windows and portholes, and finally fitting the fittings, stainless steel parts, mast and rigging...

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All these phases mobilize the expertise and involvement of the Garcia Yachts teams and the nearly 20 trades operating on site. We'll be sure to keep you informed of the main developments at this shipyard, run in the tradition of high quality maintained since 1974 by Garcia Yachts.

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With an overall length of 19.50 m and a weight of 19 tons in the state visible in these images, this unit requires a great deal of attention during the lifting and installation phases on its special trailer, with a view to its transport by exceptional convoy.

The quintessential aluminium blue water cruising and expedition yacht in the 60-foot class, the Garcia Exploration 60 still requires several thousand hours of work (including installation of thermal insulation, various systems, rigging and furnishings) before its launch in early 2022.

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The high quality of Garcia Exploration yachts, of which this model is the flagship, comes at this price.

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Since its launch in July 2020, the Garcia Explocat 52 has caused a sensation thanks to its ability to expand the scope of catamaran sailing. With two hulls, it allows you to reach sailing areas previously reserved for monohulls, with complete peace of mind.

The concept of the Garcia Explocat 52 is that of a catamaran designed for long distances, robust, rigid and safe, offering good sailing speeds, seaworthy behavior and a high level of crew protection. It also delivers a high level of comfort, both at sea and in port, and can be easily maneuvered with a reduced crew, even though it can accommodate up to 10 people on board.

With this innovative catamaran, praised by the trade press and hailed as a significant commercial success even before the first model was launched, Normandy-based builder Garcia Yachts has established itself as a pioneer in the innovative segment of blue water cruising aluminium catamarans.

The unit presented at Cannes will allow visitors to appreciate its design, its Helm station , its interior wheelhouse and forward cockpit, as well as the quality and customization of its fittings. All in keeping with the shipyard's tradition of excellence, faithfully maintained by the teams at Garcia Yachts teams since 1974.

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Practical information:
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‍CannesYachting Festival - Espace Voile - Port Canto - Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes

_Tuesday, September 7 to Saturday, September 11, 10 am to 7 pm.
_Sunday, September 12, 10 am to 6 pm.
_Nocturne on Friday, September 10 until 10 pm.

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After being turned over at the end of March, and prior to the systems and fittings assembly phase soon to take place in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, this piece measuring over 18 m long by 5.40 m wide is the focus of a great deal of attention from thealuminium specialists on site at Garcia Yachts site in Condé-en-Normandie.

We'll let you appreciate in the images below the care taken in shaping the alloy plates and in the welding work. This exclusive unit, which represents the quintessential aluminium blue water cruising and expedition yacht in the 60-foot class, will undoubtedly be highly regarded, wherever on the blue planet it points its bow.

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The video and image gallery below allow you to relive this special moment, an essential step in the completion of this third example of the aluminium exploration catamaran from Garcia Yachtsaluminum exploration catamaran, due for delivery in early 2022.

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The vote is open to Internet users, so we encourage you to help theExplocat 52 win as many votes as possible in this competition, in which it is competing in the 45-55 foot multihull category, among an international selection of top-class competitors!

To vote, which closes in April 2021, click here: https: //www.multicoques-mag.com/94/les-bateaux/votes/votes

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Thank you so much for your support!

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"It is the most important, influential and widely communicated boatbuilding-related award in the world. Often referred to as the 'Oscar' of yachting, it reaches an international audience of millions of sailing enthusiasts, boat owners and industry executives", as stated on the EYOTY committee website.

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"Initiated by the German sailing magazine YACHT, it was first presented at boot Düsseldorf in 2004. Today, 12 magazines from all over Europe make up the jury, each of them the leading voice in their respective countries and respected beyond national borders", it is explained on the same website.

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The awards team is due to meet and test the nominated boats in La Rochelle in early October. We'll be sure to keep you informed of any further developments.

More information on the Garcia Explocat 52 here.

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Designed for sailing off the beaten track, theExplocat 52 considerably expands the scope of catamaran possibilities, offering a new way of exploring the world previously reserved for monohulls.

The Garcia Explocat 52 extends the Garcia Exploration range, designed in collaboration with Jimmy Cornell, which includes the Garcia Exploration 45 (launched in 2014), the Garcia Exploration 52 (launched in 2016) and the future Garcia Exploration 60 (launching end 2021).

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Safe, comfortable and high-performance, theExplocat 52 offers all the advantages of a catamaran aboard a no-holds-barred exploration yacht, designed for short-handed cruising among growlers as well as in lagoons.

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As construction of number 2 progresses rapidly, the first unit in this series will be exhibited at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2020: we look forward to seeing you there!

Find out more about the Garcia Explocat 52 here.

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The road transport of this unusual unit went off without a hitch. Many thanks to the teams involved in this high-flying operation.

Once we've completed the aluminium sheet metal work, a pure product of our know-how, the next stages of construction will be: painting, insulation, piping, electrical systems and toppings, fittings, electricity and electronics, caulking and preparation, finishing with the launch.

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Stay connected and follow the construction progress by subscribing to the newsletter Garcia Yachts.

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Many thanks to the owners ofExploration 45 "Anemis", Michael, Inge and their 3 children, for their videos. We wish them a wonderful trip!

If you'd like to find out more about hybrid propulsion, we invite you to read this article: here.

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Watch the video of the launch...

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Watch the video from Cherbourg to Porto Novo...

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A two-hull version of the Exploration range concept, theExplocat 52 adds the safety ofaluminium to the well-known qualities of multihulls (space, comfort and autonomy), creating THE new benchmark catamaran for exploration in isolated areas.

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The site would like to share each of the manufacturing stages with you in pictures. This month, the boilermaking...

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The result of close collaboration between architect Pierre Delion, designer Franck Darnet and the teams at Garcia YachtstheExplocat 52 has been designed to open up new horizons for sailing enthusiasts in all zones, hot and cold.

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The aluminium exploration catamaran par excellence

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Following in the footsteps of the Garcia Exploration range, theExplocat 52 is dedicated to adventure in all latitudes, off the beaten track. It's ideal for long-distance sailing, when you need to negotiate different weather systems in the most comfortable conditions.

With no equivalent on the market, it meets a set of specifications that considerably opens up the field of action:

• Optimized sea passage thanks to weight control and centering, as well as low gondola height,
• The strength and robustness ofaluminium increases the safety margin when sailing in unfamiliar areas, and ensures excellent rigidity of the platform,
• Optimum crew protection with inner wheelhouse and protected maneuvering station,
• Standard interior fittings Garcia Yachts combining functionality, ergonomics, noble materials and a high level of finish.

The shipyard teams Garcia Yachts will be present at the Salon International du Multicoque, from April 24 to 28, 2019 in La Grande-Motte. If you'd like to join us, make an appointment now!

All sailboats in the area had to suspend their westward progress. Even the cruise liners changed course and turned back.

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Only a Garcia Exploration 52, with whom Nature was a little more indulgent, managed to make its way through the ice fields and into the open waters further west.

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It's a reminder that this passage remains one of the most delicate, demanding and roughest navigations, where you can only venture if you have total confidence in your boat.

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"We love sailing and we wanted to motor sail silently, without burning fossil fuels, using renewable energy as much as possible. We wanted a boat that has no limits, a comfortable and safe home on the water, which allows the absence of any link with civilization if needed for a period of 3 months. At anchor, we'll have 22 kW available for induction cooking, the washing machine, the diving compressor, the outboard motor and so on. (...) I really don't see any constraints in going green, only advantages."

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This is the challenge Garcia Yachts by the future owners of Anemis, a boat that looks like them, for a project rooted in respect for the environment.

A sailing program over several years, starting with a tour of the Mediterranean, followed by an Atlantic loop, and then a tour of Northern Europe. Always with an open vision of blue water cruising :

"We'll have no plans other than to enjoy where we are. "

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Technically, hybrid propulsion is organized around an electric motor - which takes the place of the traditional internal combustion engine - a bank of lithium batteries and a Generator. The batteries are charged by hydro-generation when the boat is under sail, as well as via Solar panels and a wind turbine. When motoring, the electric propulsion runs on batteries. Then, if required, the Generator takes over to power the electric motor. As with the use of a hybrid, it's by adapting your sailing mode to this type of propulsion that you can significantly reduce your diesel consumption: half the diesel consumed in "propulsion via the Generator " mode compared with a combustion engine, and a voluntary reduction in engine sailing time in favor of sailing. Overall, diesel consumption is between a quarter and a half of normal consumption. This increases range and motoring radius to over 1,200 miles.

A choice that also offers hitherto forgotten advantages, such as the ability to approach certain areas and their marine inhabitants in absolute silence.

After many discussions - both functional and technical - on how to sail and live on board, Michael, Inge and Garcia Yachts worked with OceanVolt to develop the right hybrid propulsion solution for the project. OceanVolt, not exactly a novice, is Alex Thompson Racing's official supplier for a fossil-free Vendée Globe 2020.

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In the family Garcia Yachtsthe little eldest didn't miss a chance to say hello to the big newborn! The moment was immortalized in a video of our two adventurers, dreaming of their next voyages, bows already pointing towards faraway destinations.

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We'll be in the UK from September 14 to 23, at the Southampton Boat Show. We'll be delighted to welcome you on a Exploration 45ready to set sail for her Australian home port. No doubt its bright light oak interior will keep you on board longer than you ever imagined.

If a more classic interior, in Afrormosia, is more to your taste, you'll have to go to the traditional Grand Pavois in La Rochelle, between September 26 and October 1, to discover an Exploration 45 that will take its owners on a second half of a round-the-world voyage, the first initiated 20 years earlier on a catamaran.

Finally, it's on the other side of the Atlantic, in Annapolis (MD), from October 04 to 08, that we'll have the pleasure of meeting up again with Pete Goss and his wife Tracey, one year almost to the day after the launch of their Exploration 45 Pearl of Penzance. A meeting rich in experience after a transatlantic crossing and a summer on the East Coast of the United States. And, of course, we're still waiting for the story of the Pacific, New Zealand and the Horn...

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Contact us to make an appointment: sales@garciayacths.com

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Our 9th blue water cruising Seminar, led by navigator Jimmy Cornell, experts in blue water cruising and families with solid experience of sailing in all latitudes, is an opportunity to boost your project and meet other sailors like you. This year, a module will be reserved for women. Dates: April 7 and 8 in Paris.

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The dates: April 7 and 8, 2018 in Paris.

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>> Please note: The seminar is SOLD OUT - new registrations will be put on the waiting list.

Thank you for your understanding and thanks to all those who have registered.

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For more information on our blue water cruising seminars, click here. 

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At the request of our customers who, after visiting the Exploration 52, were planning to sail aboard a larger yacht, Garcia Yachting, again with Olivier Racoupeau, designed theExploration 60. Why 60 feet? Undoubtedly because it's the size that offers greater autonomy, more storage and even greater comfort - while remaining manageable, like the other models in the range, by an unmanned couple thanks to maneuvers within the helmsman's reach.

The architect has obviously retained the Exploration DNA for our flagship yacht: theExploration 60 is designed and optimized to sail anywhere in conditions of unparalleled comfort and safety. You'll find the deck saloon, the panoramic view allowing interior watchkeeping with a real wheelhouse, the attention paid to insulation - double glazing and door - the centering of weights and the exterior watch stations protected under the hatch. TheExploration 60's program includes exploration of the most remote sites.

All the features that make anchoring easier and safer are present: dinghy gantry, skirt with direct access to the sea, additional integrated mooring lines. TheExploration 60 will be available in three accommodation versions - two, three or four cabins. Bonus for the first version: a huge owner's aft cabin .

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The interior design, currently under study, will showcase the quality of finish and expertise of the Garcia shipyard. Two choices of woodwork are planned.

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TheExploration 60 offers even more, with an extra-wide stern cap, a cockpit divided into a helm area and a relaxation area, a sundeck - because this yacht is also designed for tropical waters - a galley just like at home, and a lounge area in the saloon.

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Amidst breathtaking images of polar bears, bluish icebergs and raging seas, we found this screenshot from the Aventura plotter. The scene takes place at 72° North. At this latitude, Inuit land merges with ice ten months out of the year. But since Alaska, the ice has been willing to let Jimmy and his crew through.

It's the last strait before reaching the Baffin Sea, before sailing in open waters towards Greenland. But nothing is ever simple at sea, especially in these high latitudes. So, of course, the wind blows exactly in line with the route. But with the deep centreboard descending to 2.90 m below the surface, perfectly profiled as it is free of any ballast constraints, its keelboat-like stability and perfectly adapted sail plan, the upwind course (blue trace) of theExploration 45 is excellent!

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Who said, " A centreboarder doesn't go upwind "?

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With its ability to adapt to all sailing projects, from high latitudes to the tropics, theExploration 52 offers sailors infinite travel possibilities, whatever the ocean!

While Aquarius, the #1 Exploration 52 is on a humanitarian mission in Senegal, our teams are busy working on #2, which will be presented at Boot Düsseldorf from January 21 to 29, 2017 (Hall 16 - D42).

The hull for no. 3 is being fabricated, and the sheet metal for no. 4 is being cut.

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And where are you headed?

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We are also delighted to announce that theExploration 52 is in the running for the title of European Yacht of the Year 2017, in the Luxury Cruiser category, awarded by a jury of 11 European yachting magazines.

In any case, this nomination is a wonderful recognition of the innovations and quality of our flagship.

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Tried and tested, theExploration 52 is now the best way to travel far and wide in exceptional comfort.

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As every year, the results of this 17th edition will be announced in January 2017 at Boot Düsseldorf in Germany.

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To prepare your visit, or to arrange a meeting with a member of our team at the show, send an e-mail to sales@garciayacths.com.

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After just four months of construction, the boat is taking shape before our very eyes, and we can't wait to see it launched!

But before that, he'll be making a little detour to Germany, where you can admire him at Boot Düsseldorf, from January 21 to 29, 2017.

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To prepare your visit, or to arrange a meeting with a member of our team at the show, send an e-mail to sales@garciayacths.com.

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This nomination is already a tremendous recognition of the innovations and design qualities of our flagship, designed to sail the world's seas, from the northernmost latitudes to the tropics.

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Tried and tested, theExploration 52 is now the best way to travel far and wide in exceptional comfort.

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Visits, tests and sea trials will take place after the Grand Pavois de la Rochelle in early October. As every year, the results of this 17th edition will be announced in January 2017 at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in Germany.

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From blue water cruisers to group sailing yachts, GLS Manche is involved in a wide range of projects, from yacht maintenance and preparation to charter and brokerage.

Recently arrived at the Cherbourg site, Far, the first Malibu built in 1990 by Garcia, has benefited from the boiler-making expertise of the Garcia shipyard and Grand Large Services for several major interventions. Numerous operations have already been carried out on the yacht, including replacement of the aluminium freshwater tanks and the Generator, not to mention technical maintenance and finishing operations.

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Once the finishing touches have been completed, this flagship unit for the Garcia shipyard will be relaunched at the end of June, to continue its long-distance voyage.

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The shipyard specializes in building carbon catamarans, renowned for their performance, technological innovation and luxurious construction, and is now an integral part of the group, which now comprises 8 companies, organized around 3 business divisions: a yachting division, a professional division and a service division.

A strategic acquisition for the Group, which is particularly interested in performance and cutting-edge technologies.

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"The Grand Large Yachting teams are looking forward to sharing their operational skills and contributing to the development of the shipyard. Gunboat. We are committed to putting the quality of customer relations at the heart of our concerns, in order to further enhance the customer experience," says Benoît Lebizay, Director of Grand Large Yachting and Garcia Shipyard.

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Gunboat's new organization and projects will be announced in the coming months. Stay tuned...

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At some point, it was bound to happen! An aluminium ocean-going multihull! Of course, there had already been the Banana 43, then the SC48 released two years ago, both fruits of Groupe Grand Large Yachting synergies, which had set the trend. TheExplocat 52, whose outline was unveiled in a world preview at the Salon International du Multicoque last April, is the culmination of these efforts.

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Just like a real Garcia, but on two hulls!

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TheExplocat 52 's elegant lines, design features and equipment are the fruit of a great deal of experience and close collaboration between architect Pierre Delion and the technical and sales teams at Garcia Yachts.

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A sturdy, comfortable marine catamaran designed for blue water cruising at all latitudes.

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In addition to the intrinsic qualities of the aluminium material, which is essential for this type of project, the key elements of the specifications are uncompromising: watertight partitions and doors, reinforced insulation, a composite roof cap, weight centering, sandwich layouts and large storage capacities.

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Initial contacts are made. The reception is enthusiastic. Are you interested too? Write to us at sales@garciayachts.com

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TheExploration 45 is also in the running for the title of European Sailboat of the Year 2015, in the "Blue Water Cruiser" category, and the title of "Boat of the Year" by the American magazine Cruising World. The results will be known in the coming weeks.

These nominations recognize the quality of the boat's design and construction. Designed in collaboration with Jimmy Cornell for his trans-oceanic rally, Garcia Yachting has developed a yacht capable of traversing all the world's seas, in high latitudes as well as in the tropics.

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Tested and validated this summer in the Northwest Passage, theExploration 45 is now the benchmark blue water cruising yacht.

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Jimmy Cornell, owner of the first unit, presented his new boat and the Blue Planet Odyssey, a round-the-world rally to raise awareness of the effects of climate change. One of the highlights will be the Northwest Passage, aboard the first Exploration 45, christened Aventura in the tradition of Jimmy Cornell's boats.

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For further information: www.cornellsailing.com

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