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le magazine Fall/Winter 2007-8 - N°5 Decorating ideas for your boat New Models Adventures The Transquadra: an Odyssey Just Added, Prestige 38 S and Merry Fisher 705 20 Jeanneau was first to focus on light 5 6 14 20 The isles of Scilly in a Merry Fisher Editorial • Changing decor The Jeanneau dealer network • Denis Quartier, director of export, globetrotter • Italy, a country under the microscope • Saint Petersburg, a grand showroom Nouveautés • The Sun Odyssey 50DS • The Merry Fisher 705 • The Prestige 38S Special feature • Philippe Briand, naval architect and designer of the Sun Odyssey 45 DS • Caroline Cooren-Gleizal, director of marketing for Habitat 40 27 27 30 34 36 43 Events • 50th anniversary in Les Herbiers, France • Jeanneau America celebrates! • A new look for the Jeanneau boutique Portraits • Alain Maignan : around the world on a sailboat under 11 metres • Hervé Piveteau in the Mini Transat The word on the docks JEANNEAU OWNERS’ MAGAZINE - FALL/WINTER 2007/8 - N°5 Editorial management : Didier Greggory, Roland Fardeau, Delphine Baudry Photos : Gilles Baumont, Roland Fardeau, Jérome Kelagopian, Jean-Marie Liot, Gilles Martin-Raget, Guillaume Plisson, Jacques Vapillon, Jupiterimages corp. 2007 Creative design : Maîtres Mots Advertisement : Ariane Régie - Director of advertising : Arnaud Meslet, 54 Bd Rodin 92137 Issy les Moulineaux, Tel. 01 41 08 01 01, Fax : 01 41 08 88 77, E-mail : ameslet@arianeregie.fr Chantiers Jeanneau : BP 529 - 85505 Les Herbiers Cedex, Tel. + 33 (0)2 51 64 20 20, Internet : www.jeanneau.com Reproduction of this magazine, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the editor is strictly forbidden. 50th anniversary in Les Herbiers, France contents 10 Italy, a country under the microscope Technology & the environment • New Volvo IPS System Hervé Piveteau in the Mini Transat Adventures & races • The Transquadra • The Sun Fast 3200 • The isles of Scilly in a Merry Fisher 33 EDITO Changing decor In this fifth edition of our magazine, we continue our series of interviews with members of the Jeanneau family and friends. Through these columns, we can glimpse the very essence of our shipyard, because Jeanneau is first and foremost about the men and women who share their passion for the sea with customers around the world, and who employ sophisticated techniques daily to produce increasingly more competitive, high-performance boats. In this edition, we present several of our newest sailboat and powerboat models. We discuss the position and organisation of our export services, including the value Jeanneau places on powerboat development, which represents 70 percent of the total revenue. Then, in the pages that follow, we feature the diverse portraits of our colleagues and business associates, members of the Jeanneau dealer network, the stories from our customers, who are sailors to the core and proud of their achievements, and others who are enthusiastically organising transatlantic sailing events. In this edition, we also take a look at interior decoration styles, suggesting a variety of ways to enhance a boat’s interior with touches that reflect the owner’s personality. While pleasure cruisers often choose to decorate in a classic style, we invited an expert to offer ideas for redecorating with the rhythm of the seasons or according to your inclination. The Jeanneau Owners’ Magazine, in which we share stories and discuss our mutual passion for the sea, has also been given a fresh new look, with a more contemporary, fluid layout. We hope that you will enjoy reading this edition as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Didier Greggory 4 5 The JEANNEAU DEALER NETWORK Denis Quartier Director of Export, Globetrotter Formerly active in the Air Arm Fleet of the French Navy (Aéronavale) and already an enthusiastic pleasure cruiser, Denis Quartier did not hesitate when the opportunity presented itself to join the Jeanneau family in 1984. Drawing on a solid background in international sales, he came to strengthen and expand Jeanneau’s Export Department, which had been created just two years earlier. Now, more than twenty years later, as Director of Export and unflappable globetrotter, Denis manages a Jeanneau dealer network that spans the globe, and he serenely accepts a life of continuous travel. “Travel can vary from the simple two-day trip across Europe, to a tour lasting several weeks to visit markets at the furthest reaches of our dealer network. In the autumn and winter seasons, we make the rounds to attend a succession of boat shows, visiting one each week, while in the spring, the rhythm eases to one every fifteen days. In the summer, we attend to budgeting and strategic planning. Each trip has its own unique rhythm. For travel within Europe, we typically depart from Nantes at 6:30 AM for an arrival around 10:00 AM. For travel to Asia and the Pacific, it is much longer – 28 hours for travel to Australia! Jet lag is just a question of habit. We must adapt. Upon arriving in another country, I immediately look at the local time; it is the only way to get into the swing of things.” With this same logical and systematic approach, Denis describes the evolution and organization of the Jeanneau dealer network: “Jeanneau was among the first to sell boats through a dealer network, because at that time, the shipyards sold directly to consumers. After initially having worked with dealerships offering both sailboats and powerboats, today, we tend to select dealers who specialise in one or the other, in order to better meet the needs of our customers.” Three modes of distribution We rely on three modes of distribution. The first, if we take Australia as an example, consists of choosing an importer to oversee a network of dealerships covering a large territory, to establish a marketing plan and to manage local after-sales services. In the second case, such as in Northern Europe, we directly oversee a dealer network, where we have one or more dealerships located in each country. In the third case, we create a Jeanneau subsidiary. Some, like Jeanneau America, handle all aspects of the development strategy within a country. Others, like Spain or Italy, directly manage some thirty dealerships each and focus on marketing and management of their dealer network, allowing the Jeanneau “We rely on shipyard to directly handle the processing of orders, afterthree modes sales services and boat shows. of distribution.” Two dealer networks over three periods of time Exports represent over 70% of Jeanneau’s gross turnover. At bottom right, Denis Quartier oversees export services from Les Herbiers, France to various points around the globe. After initially having worked with dealerships offering both sailboats and powerboats, today, we tend to select dealers who specialise in one or the other, in order to better meet the needs of our customers. 6 Historically, Jeanneau began by building powerboats, while our sailboats date from the 1970s. Thus, the dealer network in France traditionally focused more on powerboats than sailboats. Then, owing to very successful models like the Sangria, Jeanneau rapidly became a leading manufacturer of sailboats. Our powerboats at this time had a very French look, met with fierce foreign competition, and were more difficult to export. So, from the beginning, the export market was naturally more favourable for sailboats. “In the 1990s, and with the collaboration of Italian designer, Vittorio Garroni, on the development of the Prestige line in 2000, a fresh, more international design allowed us to develop a dealer network specifically for powerboats. Today, as we continue to develop in emerging markets, and particularly as we expand in mature ones, we position our product lines separately – sailboats, Prestige, and sometimes even outboard – each created for its respective niche. Because of this, our dealer network expands each day. We oversee 200 dealerships directly, and we have over 300 points of sale abroad, as well as some hundred dealerships in France. 7 The JEANNEAU DEALER NETWORK Dynamic dualism On the export market, we have always been more focused on sailboats than on powerboats, but we are making up for lost time. Ten years ago, the powerboat sales figure represented 5 is financial, as the owner of a large motor yacht often hires a skipper, or in some cases, a crew. outings on inland bodies of water. This customer base is just forming and will grow in size with the increase in family incomes. In China, we have “En gamme moyenne, sold boats to novices; the Chinese il faut des bateaux have not had a plus équipés pleasure cruising et moins chers” culture, as the West has had, and few can swim. The same is true for the Japanese, whose maritime activities have traditionally centred on fishing; the pleasure cruising market in these countries is still young. At the last Tokyo Boat Show, only five sailboats were on display. In the United Arab Emirates, we do not know how the market will evolve. Everything depends upon real estate. Projects for marinas have been pushed back. On Jumeirah Palm Island, the peninsula shaped like a palm tree, completion of the marina has been delayed by a year. There is not one slip available. These are emerging markets for which we must be ready, and yet where it remains difficult to put a strategic development policy into effect. percent of Jeanneau’s total sales on the export market; today, it is more than a third, even though our total sales have risen sharply. In 2007, the sales for the Prestige line are equal to Jeanneau’s total sales just 10 years ago, while the first Prestige motor yacht was launched in 2000. This product line has allowed us to attract and retain new Jeanneau dealerships. They had offered other brands, but now they prefer the competitive edge and demonstrated success of the Prestige line. We are proud of our strong, dynamic growth in these two markets, sailboat and powerboat. Our customers want a large, luxurious boat that is easy to handle, comfortable, with a full electronic suite, and they occasionally move from sailboats to powerboats. In sailboats, size is limited for the owner who would like to handle his or her boat single-handedly, resulting in a maximum length of around 60 feet. In motor yachts, the only limit to size Touring the world of pleasure cruising In line with the global pleasure cruising market, of which powerboats make up 80 percent, an emerging market, like Russia, is favourable to powerboat development. However, sailboat customers are highly skilled, often trained on Jeanneau sailboats in sailing schools, and so our sailboats are also successful there because pleasure cruisers seek out our brand. We sell many sailboats of around 50 feet. India has a maritime culture, one that existed prior to English colonisation. Indians love water sports. 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Micron 66, l'antifouling 100% actif... même lorsque votre bateau ne l'est pas! Pour plus d’informations, rendez-vous sur notre site internet : yachtpaint.com Appliquer un antifouling en toute sécurité - bien lire l’étiquette et les informations produits avant emploi. Tel : 02 35 22 13 56 Fax : 02 35 22 13 52 8 ® The JEANNEAU DEALER NETWORK Italy Sharing your dreams! A Country Under the Microscope Che bella Italia ! Denis Quartier explains Jeanneau’s approach in Italy. “Rapid growth and development in Italy has led us to oversee dealerships there directly, as of September 1st. We have recruited a Regional Representative, Andrea Cragnotti, who has been trained for several months by Renato and Giovanna Fontana, our former importers. Our Jeanneau subsidiary was created in mid2007, and Andrea has recently moved into our new location in Rome. From now on, with a better understanding of the network, we are distributing Jeanneau boats through dealerships selected for their performance by specialty and regional geographic zone. At the Genoa Boat Show this year, Jeanneau presented on its own stands for the first time. Our strategy is always to consider potential profit over the long term. We prefer not to be distributed at all over a poor distribution, since it is difficult and costly to change a poor image. We know to wait for the right local representative. The market in Italy is very dynamic, across all product lines. There is a shortage of slips, as is the case everywhere, but there are more building projects underway than in France. Italians love boats, just as they love cars. It is part of the culture, and the climate is favourable. The entire coast is interesting, and it boasts more than 9,000 kilometres of shoreline. “Italians love boats, just as they love cars. It is part of the culture, and the climate is favourable.” The market in Italy is very dynamic, across all product lines. Italy boasts over 9,000 kilometres of coastline, where modern ports alternate with other, more traditional ones, like this one located near Naples. For over 100 years Webasto is supplying comfort on the move. Through our passion for the sea we have thus naturally invested all our efforts to make life on board a real pleasure for all navigators. Our heaters, air conditionners and roof systems are providing unique solutions to reach the perfect climate for each and every one, no matter weather conditions or the region where you are navigating. Our dream is coming through as after a long presence on the marine market, the biggest shipyards in the world honour us with their confidence to participate in the development of the nautic standards of the future, supplying innovative and unique comfort solutions. We do everything to bring the highest quality standards with state of the art solutions and a highly dedicated and skilled service network worldwide. So if you want to equip your boat with heating, cooling or with an integrated comfort system, we would be honoured to provide you with our best solutions. Heating Webasto Product France SAS 1, rue de la Haye 91250 Tigery Aircon Roofs 10 www.webasto-marine.com RÉSEAU VILLA D’ARGUIN, ARCACHON ville d’été. L’exception a un nom. In Saint Petersburg, Russia parkeretparker.fr - illustration : Sebastien Mahon A grand showroom ARCACHON : TGV direct à 3 heures 30 de Paris The showroom in Saint Petersburg, Russia is the envy of many European Jeanneau Dealers! 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Knowing this, Michael Zadavsky, Jeanneau Dealer in Moscow, as well as a Mercedes dealer, chose to open a location in Saint Petersburg, situated in Northwestern Russia, near the Neva River delta and at the at the edge of the Gulf of Finland. The country’s second-largest city after Moscow, St. Petersburg is also the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Europe. With this in mind, Michael built a showroom there that would soon become the envy of many European Jeanneau dealers. Un emplacement premium dans une ville balnéaire de prestige : ALMA FRANCE présente VILLA D’ARGUIN, au coeur d’Arcachon. Ce sont 14 appartements d’exception avec terrasses ou jardins privatifs, des prestations personnalisées, une décoration raffinée et un accès proche de la plage. VILLA D’ARGUIN s’inscrit dans le cadre fiscal particulièrement attractif de la para-hôtellerie : NEW MODELS The Sun reviewed by Erik Stromberg Odyssey 50DS including: a furling mainsail, a Harken mainsheet travelling track, double anchor rollers with a powerful windlass, a forward sail locker, a dedicated life raft storage compartment, as well as additional space for optional equipment. Last but not least, the powerful, high-performance hull, “The powerful, high-performance hull, designed by Philippe Elegance, space designed by Philippe Briand, is carried by over Briand, is carried by over 102 square metres of sail and light are the 102 square metres of sail area“ area, assuring an excelkey strengths of the Sun Odyssey 50DS. Her graceful metres, the layout is thoughtful and lent performance for her 10 tons of beige hull glides through the water. the design is resolutely contempora- displacement. Light pours into the saloon through ry. Furnished with alternating tones long, lateral, almond-shaped winof white leather and warm varnished dows – hallmarks of Jeanneau’s sucwood, the interior features long fluid cessful deck saloon design concept lines and all the seaworthy details of – and through enlarged hull ports. a large sailing yacht. Step aboard, and you will appreciate the generous central deck saloon, Available in choice of configuraaffording comfort and ease of motions, with two or three cabins, the vement for gracious entertaining, as Sun Odyssey 50DS also allows the well as the twin steering wheels. owner to choose a forward or aft cabin. The standard version comes Below, with a mid-ship beam of 4.37 equipped with exceptional fittings, To our series of large ocean cruisers, Jeanneau will soon be adding the new Sun Odyssey 50DS, which will be launched next January at the Düsseldorf Boat Show. This new model is the product of two worldrenowned naval architects: Philippe Briand, who designed the hull and interior, and the Garroni Designers, who drew the contours of the spacious cockpit and coachroof to create the unique silhouette that distinguishes this line. 14 For those who love to sail, the Sun Odyssey 50DS offersall the comforts of home with a spectacular seaside view. Symbiosis of sea and light 15 The This line of fishing boats, designed for those who wish to take to sea in comfort and security no matter the climate, has become a reference at Jeanneau. The Merry Fisher line has grown in its ambitions with the recent addition of larger models, of which the new 705 is a good example. Merry Fisher 705 This is not just a seaworthy fishing boat that can brave any weather or sea conditions – whether fishing at anchor, trolling, or drifting – but it also can motor to more remote fishing areas and return in complete security. With a light displacement of over two tons, a hull length of 6.85 metres and a beam of 2.77 metres, the Merry Fisher 705 is stable on the water. Her seafaring hull, designed by the Jeanneau Design team, features the recognized strengths of the Merry Fisher line. Equipped with a soundproof Yanmar 150 HP engine that is hidden under the cockpit bench seating, this boat can reach top speeds of over 20 knots and go nearly 200 nautical miles without refuelling! The Merry Fisher 705 is set apart by its dual adaptation for fishing and cruising. For cruising, she is fitted with a comfortable double berth and a single berth to the port side, which converts into a table and seating for two, a head compartment forward with a deck hatch for ventilation, numerous cleverly located storage lockers, and a spacious wheelhouse with 360° visibility. On the port side, a galley is equipped for coastal cruising – with a sink, space for a heating element and storage – for all those who enjoy cooking on the boat. A large cockpit saloon converts from a sundeck into a table with bench seating for six, the starboard side of which unhinges for ease of movement while docking or fishing, and line holders are conveniently located underneath the cleats. For fishing, you will also appreciate the generously sized cockpit of 2 metres by 2.5 metres, wide sidedecks, as well as the number and placement of storage lockers for fishing rods and other long or oversized objects. NEW MODELS “Nearly 200 nautical miles without refuelling” A breath of fresh air Aesthetically, this boat has character – with a slight reverse sheer, an ample freeboard, a swim platform aft, and a roof that extends generously behind the wheelhouse to provide crewmembers with added protection from the elements – all designed by the talented Garroni Designers, creators of the Prestige line. In short, if the Merry Fisher 705 can take you fishing along the stony shores of the nearest lighthouse, she can also take you cruising far over the horizon, to those fabled fish in far-off waters, as described in the article about René Bouin and his 220-nauticalmile crossing, found on page 40. 16 17 The Prestige 38S Camillo was Project Design Manager for the design of the Prestige 38 Sport Top, a motor yacht with powerful name, and which he describes as rather extraordinary, both in its size and its threefold mission – to be a young, sporty, family boat. Families will appreciate the boat’s exceptional liveability, with spacious cabins, numerous cabinets and walkin closets, features that allow everyone to live comfortably onboard with all the equipment necessary for cruising. Additionally, there are three different living spaces: one saloon on the interior, a second saloon on the exterior, sheltered by the opening sport top, and a third openair living space aft, which converts into a sundeck. Multiple living areas onboard allow family members the space to spread out and relax, at port or at sea, whether alone or with family and friends, and thus enhance the pleasure of family life at sea. What’s more, the tender garage adds a touch of refinement that is rarely seen in a boat of this size, which eliminates the need for davits aft. “I believe,” Camillo said with a smile, “that the entire boat is a fine achievement.” He continued: “This is a very adaptable, modular boat, with its opening sport top, and it is also available with high-quality materials and design details to complement the wood- NEW MODELS Camillo Garroni, project design manager for the Prestige 38 Sport Top “The entire boat is a fine achievement! work, coupled with a silky finish on bulkheads and overheads, as well as fabrics selected for a homogenous colour pallet.” “The sporty style of the boat, was inspired by modern sports cars.” 18 At the renowned Garroni Design cabinet, work is a family affaire, and Vittorio, the founder of the business, is proud to share his professional life with his son, Camillo, who has inherited both intuition and maturity. A graduate from the Genoa School of Design, Camillo first held an internship of several months with Jeanneau, at the shipyards in Les Herbiers, France, to absorb the requirements for manufacturing modern boats and to meet with the Jeanneau teams in charge of production. Indeed, when planning the launch of a new model series, it is easier for a team to determine the best course of action if members have had the occasion to meet and appreciate one other. Following this, and for the next several years, Camillo actively participated in the evolution of the Prestige line. The Prestige 38 Sport Top is youthful in its size and its price, which are both well suited for those with reasonable budgets, without sacrificing comfort or security. The Sporty style of the boat, was inspired by modern sports cars, featuring a long foredeck and a sliding roof, which transforms the coupe into a cabriolet and vice versa in the blink of an eye, according to whether it is open or closed. “Families will appreciate the boat’s exceptional liveability, with spacious cabins, numerous cabinets and walk-in closets.” 19 SPECIAL FEATURE The art of style Philippe Briand, naval architect and designer of the Sun Odyssey 45 DS “Jeanneau was first to focus on light” We wanted to preserve the Jeanneau spirit in the woodworking savoir-faire of the shipyard. We also sought to carry on the honoured Jeanneau tradition of building strong, seaworthy boats. It was modernization without breaking from our past. The wood is still Fine Teak®, enhanced by a contrasting effect with lots of white. Details in the woodwork feature rounded forms, which are more difficult to create, highlighting Jeanneau’s woodworking skill and craftsmanship. For sailors, the boat 20 has plenty of storage and hand rails, with clean, straightforward lines, which contribute to overall well-being and comfort. Then, even though increased lighting is a general trend on many boats now, Jeanneau was the first to focus on enhancing this effect, introducing numerous windows in the roof and the hull, accented by the white bulkheads that also contribute to this bright, airy atmosphere. The Sun Odyssey 45DS is proof that maritime tradition does not always exclude modern lines. 21 marketing director for Habitat The interior decoration on a cruising boat, whether a sailboat or a powerboat, is often rather conventional; every object on the boat is dedicated to life at sea, and therefore, decoration choices tend to reflect this. The two most commonly preferred colours are navy blue and white, which have absolute reign. Basic patterns, like anchors and knotted rope, seem to be a moral obligation, to the point that we find them repeated in the mat placed on the quay, in the plates, bath and hand towels. It is a singular style. However, in the last fifteen years, the makers of foul weather gear have introduced new colours – yellows, reds, greys or whites – giving crews specific looks that appeal to them. The pleasure of sending up the spinnaker and rounding the buoy is, apparently, not always the same, depending on how the crew is dressed! Caroline Cooren-Gleizal, special feature And what if we consider the boat as an extension of the home? Before taking her post at Habitat, Caroline Cooren, Director of Marketing and Communication, began working with Christophle, in the realm of tableware. An occasional pleasure cruiser, she has made multiple crossings in Corsica and on the Mediterranean, of which she recalls, “Both clichés and great memories. I sailed aboard Jeanneau boats, some time ago now, including the Sun Fizz and Sun Kiss, and then the larger Sun Odyssey, more recently.” «Our vision of the boat is that of a second home; we want to have a boat that reflects who we are, but also a living space that resembles who we are on land. Today, the Jeanneau boats are brighter, more open, like the houses that are opening more and more onto the exterior. This is a sign that in each case we want similar things, even if the uses are different. The boat is a mobile living space with its own requirements. “In applying home decorating rules to a boat, I am suggesting that you live on your boat as you would live in a second home, and to live your life there, with its powerful emotions, just as you live on land. Let’s take the example of spending Christmas at sea. Why not change the atmosphere onboard to reflect something of your family celebrations on land? The space aboard a boat can take on a new appearance by changing the colour of the cushions, throws, and lampshades … right up to the tableware. “For the boat, I would create a playful, very Deco atmosphere using melamine table settings – not in navy, but something more festive, in white, or better, in red and pink – with silverware or chopsticks, the latter if you crave more exotic dining. That way, we can create a universe that evolves, through little touches of colour, with 22 the flow of the seasons and your fancy. Pink and red at Christmas, lighter and brighter in the summer, with an added touch of green or blue, but always choosing small, easy decorating pieces that will allow you to live on the boat as you do at home. It’s a general bias that we have, as each of our collections is available in new colours each season, while keeping the same forms. A change in accessories lends a very different tone to a living space, whether in the saloon or a cabin. In fact, this is easier to do on a boat because the objects chosen can have a greater impact on the overall atmosphere. “It is also interesting to create this mobile interior on the boat that will follow us in the events of our lives. In this “free space” given to Caroline Cooren, we see the designer transpose the world of home interiors to the boat, adapting decorations to the changing seasons by using colour to create different atmospheres. This initiative dovetails with that of naval architects, who create boat interiors to rival the comfort of home interiors. 23 special feature Taking Caroline at her word, we offered her the chance to come decorate the interior of a Sun Odyssey 54DS, a offer which she readily accepted, amused by the challenge. “In the cabins, each person can create his own universe, not all in the same white. Take a personal approach, with colourful children’s bedding and blankets that set a tone reflecting a unique personality; or, for example, in the owner’s cabin, try beautiful cotton satin damask in refined tones, or perhaps a more exaggerated style with faux fur throws. “The boat is a mode of transportation, but it is also a habitat and a space to share with others. Onboard, a family or crewmember is isolated from the rest of the world, and each one would like to find something familiar and comfortable in the materials and style of decoration. “Fashion has taken a creative turn; garden furniture is coming indoors, and we have brought melamine dishes back to Earth. “The universe of the sea is close to our own history, and now, Loïc Peyron has designed a “captain’s bed” for us that expresses children’s desire for imaginary adventures, and which is meeting with huge success. It is part of a collection that we are developing, high-quality products with a strong following among our customers. This collection brings it all together: exotic lands, adventure, daring feats and maritime values, all with the added personality of Loïc Peyron.» 24 Loïc Peyron Creates a “Captain’s Bed” “I was very honoured to participate in designing for the VIP for Kids collection at Habitat. I was lucky to have the chance to realize my dreams, most of which date from my earliest childhood. I wanted this “bed” to sum up some of the dreams of that little boy, the one who scaled the hillside of Robinson Crusoe or looked at the stars through his telescope… In my chosen field, I would like to convey the feeling of life aboard a sailboat. It does not matter whether it is a race or a cruise. The most beautiful voyage is the one not yet taken.” «J’ai été très honoré de participer à la collection VIP for Kids d’Habitat. J’ai la chance d’avoir pu vivre mes rêves, dont la plupart remontent à la plus tendre enfance. Je souhaitais que ce «lit» résume quelques-uns des rêves du petit garçon d’alors, celui qui escaladait la colline de Robinson Crusoë ou observait les étoiles par le hublot de sa fusée… Dans mon domaine de prédilection, je voulais transmettre le sentiment de la vie à bord d’un voilier. Peu importe qu’il s’agisse d’une course ou d’une croisière. Le plus beau voyage est celui que l’on n’a pas encore fait.» MADE TO MEASURE CABIN LINEN AND BEDDING. EVENTS 50 anniversary in Les Herbiers, France th A family celebration for the 50th anniversary LUXURY COLLECTION FOR YACHTS A grand parade was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary event, complete with clowns, fanfare and stilt walkers. It was with deep emotion and great joy that, in Les Herbiers, France on the 7th of July, the Jeanneau team celebrated the 50th anniversary of the shipyard with a festive parade of iconic Jeanneau boats in retrospective, from the very first 4-metre Runabouts in varnished wood, to the recent Prestige 50 S and Sun Odyssey 54DS. Above all, the anniversary party in Les Herbiers was a family celebration. It was a point of pride in a year of remembrances, including: a photo exhibit that was unveiled at the Pa- V I C T O R I A Y A C H T I N G TÉL. 00 44 79 52 20 43 49 FAX. 00 44 19 32 78 41 91 www.victoria-yachting.com victoria@victoria-yachting.com V I S IT US AT : ris Boat Show, the 50th Anniversary Special Edition of our Jeanneau Owners’ Magazine, as well as the sale by auction of the photo exhibit to benefit the French Marine Rescue Society, or SNSM. Since its inception, Jeanneau has played a significant role in nurturing the economy of the Vendée Region, where Les Herbiers is located. All current and past employees were invited to attend the celebration with their families. With the arrival of families who were often comprised of three generations: the grandfather who has retired from Jeanneau, the father who is currently employed by Jeanneau, and the children; all were astounded by the growth of the shipyard. At Jeanneau, it is second nature to take pride in belonging to the company. To conclude the festivities, the 300 international Jeanneau dealers who were present joined in the parade, each one holding his country’s flag, before joining the other guests for a celebratory lunch together. 27 Paris Boat Show, Stand 2.1 D69 / London Boat Show / Boot Düsseldorf / Dubaï Boat Show + + EvENTS dressed by nv+ ... nv a Jeanneau America celebrates! 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For each line of Jeanneau boats, there will also soon be a coordinating collection of linens – for the Sun Odyssey, the Prestige, the Merry Fisher … Available at the Jeanneau boutique ton our website, at www.jeanneau.fr, or through your local Jeanneau Dealer. 29 TransporT de baTeaux Tél. 05 57 52 56 90 - Fax 05 57 52 56 96 Mail : transports.morlin@wanadoo.fr - Site web : www.transports-morlin.fr 45, avenue du Général Leclerc - 33260 La Teste de Buch PORTRAITS Alain Maignan A mail carrier from the French town of Plélan le Grand, located in Ile-et-Vilaine, Alain Maignan has just completed a voyage in exactly 185 days, 22 hours and 3 minutes aboard a production model Sun Rise sailboat, just 10.22 metres long. In one stretch, he sailed 26,100 nautical miles, and in so doing, he realized his dream of sailing around the world in just six months, passing through the three capes. Upon arrival, solid boats, because mine held up. Often, during my race, I thought of the designer, Jacques Fauroux, and of the teams at the shipyard; I don’t know how they do it, to build boats that stand up so well to rough and unpredictable seas. The original design concept of the boat is the first denerators were not turning well while heeled, so I had to run the motor. “I had to prepare well and expect the worst; endurance is essential when facing three months of bad weather. Solitude did not bother me, because I always concentrated on the speed. ther. But, on difficult seas, you can be knocked over in one sweep, and you shouldn’t be fooled into thinking that you can always hold onto the boat. In certain regions, the adage, ‘One hand for the man and one for the boat,’ is not enough. If you don’t hear well, it is also more difficult.” it was an emotional moment for this man who is unused to being the spotlight, and he was quite surprised by the crowd of journalists who had taken to sea and of sailors awaiting him on the docks! Around the World, non-stop, on a sailboat under 11 metres fence. With a flat deck, I would have turned turtle during knockdowns. In the Route du Rhum race, also, I often wanted to kiss these design teams. Hats off!” Because conditions were sometimes extreme; you don’t go on a world tour without encountering some stormy weather,” and Alain counts seven times when he was knocked down. However, even in the most violent storms, the boat never failed. Energy management was important: “I had back-ups in case of power or other shortages, since I had collected wind generators, solar panels, two alternators for the engine, a generator I took 200 days of vacation, and I wanted to go the distance. I broke my sleep into periods of 30 to 90 minutes, undressing and dressing again each time. To simplify things, I tried to sleep completely dressed on the floor, but I couldn’t get into it. Three months later, I am only beginning to sleep normally again. What advice would he give to those who would like to try circumnavigation? “Two things. First, prepare long in advance, mentally and physically. For 3 years, I thought about my plans each day to improve my preparedness. The second piece of advice is simple and essential: stay attached Were you sad to see your voyage come to an end? He smiled. “Feelings vary. When I arrived, I didn’t want to leave again. Between the Azores and Brittany, I told myself that the adventure was coming to an end, and I was upset. Upon arrival in La Trinité, I was overwhelmed by the welcoming crowd. After that, re-adaptation to ordinary life is not easy. I think about it every day. Today, I say that I will leave again. My 89-year-old mother is proud.” Our hats are off, as well, to this passionate Jeanneau owner who has returned to his life ashore as if he had never left, his feet planted firmly on the pavement, while his head looks up at the stars. After having bought the pre-owned Jeanneau sailboat with his savings, Alain saved up six years of vacation to gain the time necessary to make his journey. He tersely praised the quality of his Sun Rise, “I had owned a Love Love of 6.50 metres that was a good boat, and so, I had a good image of Jeanneau. In 2002, I sailed in the Route du Rhum with her, and I appreciated her performance and security. To set sail with confidence, I removed the keel and changed the bolts, but despite 13 years of sailing, they were still in good shape. Otherwise, I would not have stayed calm when I heard noises … I must admit that Jeanneau knows how to build 30 “I had to prepare well and expect the worst; endurance is essential when facing three months of bad weather.” and an electric water purifier. I left with 300 litres of diesel fuel and I returned with 140! In the South, there was just a little sun and the wind geto the boat! The harness saved my life during those seven knockdowns. I made a makeshift bed for myself and stayed there in case of very rough wea- 31 For those who prefer to travel 1st class : Refrigerators WAECO CoolMatic CR Jeanneau Project Manager for large sailboats of over 45 feet, Hervé Piveteau has salt water in his veins, and sailing has been his life since the age of 10. He raced in Optimist first, then in Europe, Laser and 470, before leaving for Southampton to study naval architecture, and he is never far from a regatta’s buoy! pOrtraits Hervé Piveteau in the Mini Transat Competition becomes Hervé, as he has garnered a fine list of accomplishments for an amateur, including 3rd place in the Azores Race in August of 2006 and 7th place in the Transgascogne Race the year before; he knows what he is doing. He is also holder of the record for distance in small production model boats, with 259.4 nautical miles crossed in 24 hours, for an average of close to 11 knots… on a 6-metre boat! Winner of the Mini Transat in the «production model» category The Transat 6.50 was his Holy Grail. The race leaves the port of La Rochelle, France and crosses the Atlantic to Madeira, in Portugal, then it makes the long haul to Salvador de Bahia, in Brazil, for a total of 4,200 nautical miles of racing, including crossing the doldrums! He absolu- WAECO CoolMatic CR Built-in refrigerators with Danfoss compressor › 12/24 Volt › Freezer compartment *** › 4 models : 50, 65, 80 and 110 l tely wanted to seize his chance to enter the race this year, because the two years of preparation necessary to find the boat, to prepare it for the journey, to finance the trip and to qualify could not be repeated because, he said, “It requires just too many sacrifices and too much investment for an amateur, and I would not have the courage to do it again. It’s now or never!” With this motivation, he placed 6th in production model boats on the first leg to Madeira, remains among the lead boats. And yet, his ambition is first “to finish” and to realize his dream. At the time of publication of this edition, we learned that Hervé had just won the Mini Transat aboard his Pogo 2, “Jules,” in the category of “production model boats.” New e chrom line ! CR-0110ST CR-0080ST CR-0050ST CR-0065ST After their presentation in preview on the METS 2007 in Amsterdam, discover them and other novelties on the Paris Boat Show from the 11/30 to the 12/09/2007, hall 2.1, stand C32, Paris Porte de Versailles. We are looking forward to your visit ! WAECO, mobile solutions on earth as on sea ... Attention ! New address since 11/02/2007 : WAECO Distribution SARL . ZA du Pré de la Dame Jeanne . BP 5 . F - 60128 PLAILLY Tel +33 3 44 63 35 00 . Fax +33 3 44 63 35 18 . E-mail info@waeco.fr . Internet www.waeco.fr Pursuing his dreams Bravo Hervé, from all your friends at Jeanneau! You are a true “sailor to the core,” and we are proud of you! 33 TECHNOLOGY & THE ENVIRONMENT The new VOLVO IPS system Volvo reinvents st propulsion for the 21 century on powerboats and handling difficulties at port under the falsely indifferent gaze of those already docked in their slips, the turning radius is improved by 50 percent, and with a “joystick,” this system allows for manoeuvres within tight spaces, that were not previously possible. In fact, digital control of the electric steering allows for the pods to be oriented independently, one from the other. The boat can be steered in any direction, and this without bow or stern thruster. Handling while docking becomes a pleasure without stress, with controls at your fingertips and startling precision. Technological innovation sometimes results in surprising outcomes, as is the case with the new Volvo propulsion system, which has no rudder, twin counterrotating propellers, and was designed for powerboats. The principle is simple: as with the pods placed on the Queen Mary, the boat has no rudder, but is steered by propellers that direct the full thrust in the direction desired. The boat has not one, but two propellers on each axle, turning in opposite directions from one another. The concept of counter-rotating propellers is one that dates from the Second World War, and some planes are still equipped with them, like the Tupolev Tu95, with propellers of 5.6 metres in diameter! These propellers are also essential equipment on torpedoes, enabling them to achieve high speeds and make little sound. Mounted on two coaxial shafts, the forward propeller is on the exterior shaft and the rear propeller is on the interior shaft. In the Volvo IPS system, the twin propellers have the same diameter. Today’s technology allows us to test a device that was, until now, rather fragile. Together, these innovations result in an impressive list of advantages: efficiency is increased by 35 percent; maximum speed is increased by 20 percent; acceleration is increased by 15 percent; fuel consumption is lowered by 30 percent, and autonomy is increased as much; while engine noise is reduced by 50 percent. Who could ask for more? The icing on the cake for all those pleasure cruisers who are familiar with the weight distribution issues 34 Following a series of conclusive tests, and starting right now, the Jeanneau team has chosen to equip the Prestige 42 S motor yacht, the size of which corresponds perfectly, with this propulsion system. 35 ADVENTURES & RACES Competitors from many countries Even though the majority of the competitors are French, the Transquadra is an international competition, drawing: Belgians, Swiss, Portuguese, Canadians, Italians, English, Spanish, Swedish… and even Japanese, in certain years. Mico Bolo continued: “There is no minimum level required, nor qualifying experience. The race is naturally selective, requiring 10 days at sea for Madeira and 3 weeks for the Antilles. Many competitors have never sailed so far, as they are used to family coastal cruising to neighbouring countries. Race organisers assure that the crossing is secure with Argos marker buoys. Competitors stay in continuous contact through VHF with 4 or 5 boats until Madeira, and they are talkative as magpies!” At left, Mico Bolo, creator of the Transquadra, aboard a Sun Odyssey on loan from Jeanneau to the Race Organising Committee. Transquadra: the holy Grail of quadragenarians... Mico Bolo modelled the Transquadra after his own desires: “I had the idea of creating this race so I could sail it myself, aboard my Sélection 37 Jeanneau; with friends, I led the “Vieux Safrans,” or “Old Rudders” for 10 years, and I had raced 5 Figaro Races, one of which for Jeanneau. In 1992, together with some friends, I decided to go further. The Transquadra is an opportunity to change scale, and it targets pleasure cruisers who work. It pairs a sailboat race with family vacations; Madeira during the summer and the Antilles during the February break. In just 6 to 7 weeks out of the year, the course is completed.” “The competitors have formed their own race, for example, by integrating double-handed crew. Today, we count 120 boats that depart Saint-Nazaire, of which 3/4 are double-handed. We would like to avoid competition with the young people who are destined for professional racing. At 40 years old, ocean racing is not a career plan, but a source of pleasure. Furthermore, our competitors are alike: successful professional careers, boat owners, competent sailors with the nerve to throw themselves into competition. They are very close to one another. This aspect makes the Transquadra very interesting.” At 40 years old, ocean racing is not a career plan, but a source of pleasure. Today, after growing up with bedtime stories of Moitessier and Tabarly, many quadragenarians, and others who are now eligible to participate in the Transquadra, hope to succeed in this, their Atlantic Grail. Organized to respond to this drive to sail across the Atlantic, whether single-handed or doublehanded, the Tranquadra attracts over a hundred competitors who depart from the port of SaintNazaire, France for Le Marin in Martinique, on a crossing of nearly 4,000 nautical miles aboard sailboats of 8 to 15 metres in length. 36 37 ADvENTURES & races What about the stopover? “This is an integral part of the race concept, and we organise two parties with the families, in Madeira and in Martinique. Our 120 boats allow us to throw parties with 400 to 500 participants.” A festive atmosphere is guaranteed.” Jeanneau is well represented in the Transquadra by the number of boats registered, and occasionally even by Jeanneau’s fellow “sailors to the core,” like Jean-François de Prémorel, who won the race in real time in 2005 aboard the Sun Odyssey 49i Performance. Jeanneau also loaned a Sun Odyssey 49DS for use as a logistical support by the race organizing committee. For the 2008 race, the Sun Fast 3200, a new Jeanneau race boat, has a strong start. The boat has been chosen by the Transquadra’s organising committee as the production model to race in real time. The boat’s designer, Daniel Andrieu, had a twinkle in his eye when he noted that even as the design process was being completed, the Sun Fast 3200 already had some fifteen captains registered for the race, even before the boat’s release. These contestants will soon be chasing the pleasure of raising the spinnaker and crossing the celebrated swells of the Atlantic Ocean. “I was involved in the creation of the Sun Fast 3200,” said Mico Bolo. “Jeanneau was a partner in the last Transquadra, and in the debriefing with Didier Greggory, Jean-François de Prémorel and Roland Fardeau, I suggested that they create a boat for this type of race. We jotted down the boat’s specs on a paper napkin at a restaurant. They smiled. Two months later, Didier Greggory calls me and produces a design corresponding with what we had discussed. The project was already underway, but there had been an internal debate at Jeanneau, and it seems that I tipped the balance!” Sun Fast 3200 The Sun Fast 3200 already has some fifteen captains registered for the race, even before the boat’s release. How do participants prepare for the race? They must have a good boat of 8.5 to 13.5 metres, that is capable of offshore sailing in a category 1 race, with good sails and a very good electronic suite, batteries, battery charger and autopilot. We aim for our participants to have very similar potential speeds to maintain short delays between the two legs of the race, 2 days on Madeira and 5 in the Antilles.” So, if you have long dreamed of the great transatlantic crossing, wait no longer! Registration for departure in 2008 is already closed, and the next race takes place in 2011! There are other great group crossings, such as the “Rallye des Hortensias” to the Azores, as well as the “Route du Jasmin” from Toulon, France to Tunisia, or the transatlantic “Rallye des îles du Soleil,” which leaves from Cape Verde and sails up the coast of Senegal before making the crossing to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. Next, the crews are primed to sail up the Brazilian coast to the mouth of the Amazon. Maintaining human contact is of primary importance, and a new tracking system reinforces the security of the crew. Registration for the 2008/2009 seasons is now open. For more information about these races, visit: www.routedujasmin.org or www.ilesdusoleil.com, or visit stand K70, Hall 1 at the Paris Boat Show. Christened with fanfare! In figures, the Sun Fast 3200 – which was recently honoured with the Innovation Award, presented by Segeln magazine in Hamburg, Germany – is a sailboat measuring 9.79 metres in length and 3.48 in the beam, with a displacement of 3,400 kilograms and a draft of 1,95 metres, and with 100 square metres of sail area with near-equal distribution between the jib and mainsail. It is important to note that this sailboat has twin rudders, but maintains an exceptional lightness at the helm. Amateurs of the IRC with Level Rating will appreciate the performance of the Sun Fast 3200, though it is not exclusively a racing machine, as the two aft cabins and numerous comfortable details and fittings attest. Informations : http://www.transquadra.com/ 38 Informations : www.sunfast3000.com 39 ADvENTURES & races The isles of Scilly in a Merry Fisher The new pioneers of fishing René-Marie Bouin cruises non-stop to the isles of Scilly, 220 nautical miles Offshore fishermen are obsessed with depth. You may cruise on the water’s surface, concentrating on the winds and the skies, but they are thinking only of the ocean’s floor of sand, silt or rock; you round the buoy, and they seek out shipwrecks, appreciating the changing topography of the sea floor; in short, they live in their own world near the ports. René has loved boating since his very first trip, as a young man aboard 16-metre mahogany ketch, with a Stephens design built by Pichavant, which was an entirely different story. Following this, both for practical reasons and for the love of fishing, he owned a number of different powerboats, including a Sea Bird 5.50, an 8-metre Islander and a Jeanneau Estéou 8.3. Familiar with the tour of France’s Brittany Coast by powerboat, and he was driven to broaden his horizons and cross the English Channel. the 17th of July, at 6 o’clock in the morning, with a western course. His engine turning at 3,000 rotations, for a speed of around 15 knots, René did not change his engine speed until his arrival on the Isle of Saint Mary, 14 hours and 56 minutes later. In telling the tale of his cruise, he describes the scenery of the Brittany coastline, from “la Teignouse” lighthouse at 6:30 AM, to the lighthouse on “le Raz de Sein” at 12:30 PM, then the lighthouses of the “Chenal du Four” and Le Conquet at 1:30 PM, Portsall at 2:30, the “pas- ces (another type of fish) were magnificent and abundant [1]. In technical terms, René is very precise. Fuel consumption was 40 litres per hour, above the manufacturer’s norms, but the boat was equipped with a propeller guard and crossed “le Raz de Sein” and “le Four” against the current. Now, energized by this successful crossing, René is considering organising a rally for single-engine and twin-engine powerboats on the same course. Captain Glenn Covell, Harbour Master of the Isles of Scilly, advises a crossing in May. Interested parties can contact Delphine Baudry, Production Coordinator of the Jeannneau Owners’ Magazine (d.baudry@ jeanneau.fr). Bravo, René Marie Bouin, Jean-François le Bihan and Frédéric Le Chanu for this remarkable crossing. We wish you continued success in organising the next rally. 41 [1] A play on words: the sea bass, like the place, is a meaty fish that is particularly sought after by fishermen. But today, some choose to venture into new waters, combining the pleasure of cruising with that of fishing, as “Offshore fishermen René Bouin can attest. He set are often sedentary out last July to types who have go the distance from Crouesty, the sea floor always located on the on their minds.” southern Brittany coast, to the Isles of Scilly to the Southwest of England, aboard a Merry The particularly capricious Fisher 9.25, for a crossing of and damp weather in Brittany 220 nautical miles, non-stop, during this summer of 2007 leaving him with a vary narrow winin a powerboat. 40 dow of opportunity, René set off on sage des deux rails,” open waters, then the “rails d’Angleterre,” and finally, at 8:56 PM, anchoring on a buoy in the port of Saint Mary. At 9:03 PM, the crew were on the docks and facing the day’s greatest challenge, the choice of pubs on the island: The Mermaid, Bishop & Wolf, Lock Stock & Barrel, Porthcressa or The Seven Stones, etc. The next day, the reinvigorated crew went fishing and noted that the sea bass (called “bars” in French) were scarcer than the pubs, but the pla- THE WORD on THE DOCKS In 50 years of pleasure cruising, Jeanneau has worked with some of the best maritime photographers in France. Our anniversary this year merited an exhibit composed of 50 of the most beautiful images, documenting the shared histories of pleasure cruising and Jeanneau, as well as a symbolic piece created by the painter, Franck Bouroulec, at the last Paris Boat Show. This exhibit went on tour this year to boat shows in France and in Europe, and met with many compliments, before the images were sold at auction and profits were donated to benefit the non-profit French Marine Rescue Society, or Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer, (SNSM), which assists more than 3,500 boats in distress each year, from 229 guard stations. The 3,500 volunteer marine rescue guards answer calls for assistance by maritime authorities and are under way in just 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, all year long. Beautiful photography for the SNSM Entrepreneurs of the Year! Annette Roux and Bruno Cathelinais, Presidents of the Bénéteau Group, parent company of the Jeanneau shipyard, were jointly named as “Entrepreneur of the Year for 2007” Prize Laureates in the French version of the renowned “World Entrepreneur of the Year” award, supported by Ernst & Young, Microsoft, LCI and Le Figaro. Jeanneau owners’ meeting in Saint Tropez from the 24th to the 27th of april 2008 In the footsteps of the stars, a Jeanneau Owners’ Meeting will be held in Saint Tropez from the 24th to the 27th of April 2008. Roughly thirty of the most beautiful Jeanneau sailboats of over 45 feet are expected to attend, with their crew, for what is now the traditional Jeanneau Owners’ Meeting. “Heads up” to owners of large Jeanneau boats! A good time for all si guaranteed, both during and after the regattas! Sun 2500, a 300-page cruise As a final nod to a long series of articles covering the coastal tour of France by a Jeanneau Sun 2500 swing keel, the magazine, Voiles & Voiliers, has announced that it will award the boat as a prize to the winner of a competition for the best sailing project presented by a sailing school. Additionally, a 300-page book has just been published, entitled, Le Petit Voilier Jaune (The Little Yellow Boat) documenting an exceptional journey and containing equally beautiful images of the French coastline. 43 Plastimo compasses : On the right course for over 40 years. Powered with precision by nature’s force. Expertly engineered by Plastimo’s craftsmen. THE WORD on tHe DOcKs 60 boats for Sunsail Jeanneau has developed strong relationships with large charter companies, as the representatives at Sunsail Moorings can attest. They recently placed an order for a fleet of 60 Jeanneau boats. Jeanneau Owners at the Starting Line The Sun Fast 3200, a brand new Jeanneau race boat, is taking off with a bang even before its official launch. A new Jeanneau Owners’ Association was created in France, as well as in Norway, where organisers count a fleet of 30 boats to swell the ranks in the next two years! Technology & the Environment The deck of the Sun Odyssey 49i, created using injection technology, is one of the largest individual pieces created by any shipyard using this procedure. Jeanneau is committed to advancing this technology while respecting the strictest safety and environmental standards. By reducing styrene emissions, injection moulding contributes to the preservation of the environment. 2009 indiscretions… www.plastimo.com Attractive opportunities As official supplier for the 2007 “Régates des Ports de Plaisance” in France, Jeanneau is offering 24 Sun 2500 keelboats, boats which have never sailed more than a few days, for sale at an attractive price. If you are interested, please contact your nearest Jeanneau Dealer. Jeanneau has a new patent on an innovative design feature: an electrically opening, sliding glass panel. Especially designed for the Sport Top series, and now available on the new Prestige 42S, the large glass panel retracts into the cockpit, between the saloon and the sundeck Photos : B. Leglatin - 71134 Now showing: Jeanneau video Plastimo, European leader of boating equipment. The Jeanneau website now features on-line videos of certain models in each of our product lines. To view these and other images, just select the product line and the model you are interested in, and then choose video or still photos. What’s more, if you are interested, you can also download the presentation documents for the boat. Visit our site, at: www.jeanneau.com. 45 THE WORD on tHe DOcKs 300th Sun Odyssey 54DS Is the evocative, eye-shaped window design on the Sun Odyssey 54DS the real secret to its success? No one knows, but this month we are celebrating the creation of the 300th boat. The Merry Fisher 725 Are you a long-haul fisherman or a coastal cruiser? ? With the new Merry Fisher 725, Jeanneau is opening up new perspectives for ambitious fishermen and pleasure cruisers who seek to lengthen their daytrips. The 140-to-150 HP outboard engine is extremely fuel efficient, and the tulip-shaped stern is an excellent deflector. It features two double berths, one in the forward cabin and the other in the saloon, which transforms into: a large open space, a cockpit saloon or a sundeck. With this boat, Jeanneau is expanding on the popular concept of the Merry Fisher 625, which sold over 2,000 boats, and Jeanneau confirming its place as a leader in the market of fisher-cruisers. From the gentle pace of summer boat shows Helsinki, Finland was first on our tour of summer boat shows in Europe, followed by Ijmuiden, Holland (a success for the Sun Odyssey 36i, 39i, 42i and for powerboats), while Oslo, Norway concluded the season in early September (with an excellent reception ... to the frenzied whirl of fall boat shows! of the new Sun Odyssey 45DS and Performance sailboat models). From mid-September on, Jeanneau attended a series of important appointments, including: in France, the “Grand Pavois” Boat Show of La Rochelle took place on the heels of the show in Cannes, while Monaco followed at the end of September; and abroad, Jeanneau subsidiaries and dealerships took the lead at boat shows in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, in Southampton, UK, and in Friedrichshafen, Germany. In October, there was no down time for weary feet, as we also presented at shows in Genoa, Italy; Annapolis, MD, USA; Hamburg, Germany; Athens, Greece – these last two on the same day – and finishing in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, the last weekend before this copy went to print! Before the grand finale at the Paris Boat Show, in early December, where Jeanneau will display new models for 2008, we will present at shows in Barcelona, Spain and in Vienna, Austria, in mid-November.... As we approach the close of 2007, a year of non-stop activity, we take this opportunity to wish you an excellent holiday season! And the Nominee is… 46 The Prestige 42S and the Sun Fast 3200 have both been nominated for “European Boat of the Year” by 12 European magazines. The prize-winner will be announced at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, in January of 2008, by the journal, Die Yacht. Faites un geste pour votre environnement… …offrez un Modus à votre intérieur. La gamme Yamaha Modus brille par son raffinement : design d’exception, toucher et son sublimés. Pour concevoir cette gamme, Yamaha, créateur du piano numérique, a plus que jamais mis l’innovation tant au service de la musique que du plaisir des yeux. Admirez le F01, aux lignes épurées, qui allie le naturel et la simplicité des plus beaux pianos traditionnels avec l’élégance et la modernité ; découvrez le F11, aux performances étonnantes grâce à ses fonctions de reproduction automatique, ou laissez-vous séduire par le H01 qui réconcilie parfaitement le plus pur classicisme avec l’originalité contemporaine. Choisir un Yamaha Modus c’est tout simplement choisir d’exposer la musique chez vous. Venez vite les découvrir chez votre distributeur agréé Yamaha le plus proche. Retrouvez la gamme Modus dans les espaces Yamaha Home Design. Esthétique et fonctionnel, ce nouveau concept d’exposition permet à chacun de découvrir et d’essayer en magasin les instruments en toute sérénité. Liste des espaces Yamaha Home Design sur www.yamaha.fr MODUS F01 et F11 : 4 finitions laquées : noir, bleu, orange ou rouge MODUS H01 : Intérieur laqué 3 finitions : bois naturel, rouge ou brun le magazine 2007 - 070343 Automne/Hiver 2007/2008 - N°5 w w w. ya m a h a . f r 49