WHAT’S NEW
In April I returned from the International Multihull Boat Show at La Grande Motte, near Montpellier in southern France, on a high, thanks to the plethora of exciting new launches for this season. As inviting as these multihulls are, they produce an even larger carbon footprint than monohulls so the eco warrior in me was particularly pleased to discover two new brands that rely on recyclable materials (see overleaf).
As well as introducing the latest designs and a feature about preparing for that dream trip across the Pacific, this issue of Multihulls contains invaluable tips for dealing with heavy weather. The techniques that pro helmsman Brian Thompson and South African cat designer Alex Simonis share make for instructive reading for all, and particularly for those yet to build up their ocean experience.
TOBY’S FIRST IMPRESSION
Marsaudon TS5
Now building hull No 5, the Lorient, Francebased yard Marsaudon has experienced high demand for its 50ft performance cruising cat since its launch in 2017. There are an impressive 12 boats on the order books, and making a debut for this model at La Grande Motte in April was hull No 3.
This very powerful and beamy Christophe Barreau design, a scaled-up version of the
