The Grand Pavois, International in-water boat show, will be held from the 14th to the 19th of September, 2011 in the Port des Minimes in La Rochelle. More than 850 exhibitors will attend the boat show on a 100 000 m2 display ground. 300 boats will be exhibited on the water among 700 displayed to the boat show. The visitors will enjoy the themed spaces and Bulgaria – City of Varna will be the guest of honour of the 39th edition. “The one for real fans”, the Grand Pavois gives the unique chance to test boats at sea before the purchase. The Grand Pavois is one of the 5 top international in-water boats shows.
Image from the previous Grand Pavois International Boat Show
The”Reference” show for multihulls
Faithful to its reputation, the Grand Pavois will be once again an interesting and crucial “launching pad” for multihulls! Since several editions now, the Grand Pavois is positioned as the leading boat show for multihulls and September is crucial for the launch of new products. This year it will stand out once again with 46 boats and 35 afloat, plus the boatyards that will present designs of many future projects. The vast majority of yards will introduce new 2012 at the international event, from the 14th to the 19th of September.
A new organization of the exhibition of boats in water, especially for multihulls.
The exhibition on water is one of the visitors’ favourites and it changes this year. The Multihulls space, located at the dock 14 since 2008, migrates to the pontoon 10, and is now near the new – main – West entrance and of the Press Centre and The Equipment, engines and accessories hall. The largest available width between the pontoons at this location will enhance the exposure of Multihulls. The concept of “private marinas” has already attracted some brands that have found relevant to recreate their reception space on the docks.
Image from the 2010 Grand Pavois International Boat Show
International business
The major international trademarks will attend with 2Win, African Cats, Alliaura Marine, Astus Boat, Barramundi Boatyacht, Billie Marine, Catana, Corsair Marine, Fountaine Pajot, Futura Yachts, Hobie Cat, Indido Yacht, Jaunin Production, Lagoon, Mariner Travel, Multisailing, Nautitech, Neel Trimarans, Philonautic, Rider Marine, XL Catamarans. Also come to discover new yards like La Rochelle’s Bamba Yachts that will introduce its first vessel.
All that aims to meet the demands of rental industry professionals but also and above all yachtsmen! Offshore cruises, coastal shipping, fast crossings, and sports practices: the offer is unlimited and it is a competitive market that has really grown in France and abroad.
Zoom shot on the news
The Grand Pavois is referent in the world of marine industry because it enables you to discover the new boats and the emerging trends of the coming year. This year, about 150 new boats will be displayed, 10% of them are multihulls.
Photo from the previous Grand Pavois International Boat Show
WORLD PREMIERE – The construction of the new boatyard from La Rochelle Bamba Yachts, the Bamba 50. She differs from other sailing trawlers by her different concept. She has a sail that can be hoisted to reduce the gasoline consumption and limit environmental impact. Another feature: she is a true home on the water. Her innovative concept gives the chance to live and to sail, while staying around the living areas. On the liveability side, there are four cabins and a parental cabin plus an immense fly bridge. Discover her now!
WORLD PREMIERE – The JXX 38 by Jaunin Productions will be exhibited for the first time at the show. Splendid catamaran by “Atelier Jaunin père et fils” is entirely made of aluminium and designed according to Francis Lucas’s design. The JXX 38 will be available in three versions with a sail, with the possibility of powered kite sail.
WORLD PREMIERE – The Futura 49 by the German boatyard Futura Yachts Systems is a retractable catamaran. She “shrinks” from 8.10 metres to 4.70 metres, which eases her manoeuvring in the port and reduces the space needed to moore. She is also unsinkable, fast and functional because of the separation between the housing and the shells for optimal weight distribution. Futuristic and new design, the catamaran hulls are not liveable and are used to store fuel, supplies…. The housing is in the central platform.
WORLD PREMIERE – The Sanya 57 by Fountaine Pajot, the novelty of La Rochelle’s boatyard, will be one of the stars of the show. The Sanya 57 produced with the assistance of the architects Berret / Racoupeau. She is an elegant, innovative and creative design. Dedicated to optimal safety and offshore performance, the Sanya 57 offers all the pleasures of the sea, with the high standard comfort: solar panels integrated into the coachroof, a protected – 25m2 – steering and manoeuvring position, an outdoor fitted kitchen, a panoramic view, a version with 6 cabins with bathrooms is available and the owner’s version is equipped with a lounge, an office and a spacious bathroom …
NEW 2012 – The TS 52.8 by XL Catamarans is designed by the architect Christophe Barreau. She is the successor to the TS 50, which will evolve in the category cruiser-regatta. She may – she is 16 m long and weighs, empty, less than 7 tons – reach 30 knots in conditions of optimum navigation.
NEW 2012 – The construction of Barramundi Boatyacht (Sri Lanka), the Barramundi 470 will also be at the Grand Pavois. Entire epoxy coatings manufacture by vacuum infusion, she was made from drawings by Erik Lerouge. She is the boat for travels, she is designed to “eat up” the miles…
