Cannes Yachting Festival 2024: The most important sailing innovations on the Côte d'Azur - from Nautitech to Y-Yachts
YACHT-Redaktion
· 23.08.2024
More premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival:
Nautitech 48 Open
Typical for the concept of the new model generation from Nautitech are two steering wheels, which are mounted recessed aft. The 48 Open inherits the successful genes of its smaller brother, but offers even more space for comfortable travelling.
- Hull length 14.67 m
- Width 7.97 m
- Weight 13.5 tonnes
- from 1.19 million euros
Neel 52
The high-performance alternative on three hulls comes from La Rochelle. Neel Trimarans has further expanded its brand range and, with the new 52, has also upped the ante in terms of sportiness. The interior design concept is now even more versatile.
- Hull length 15.98 m
- Width 8.80 m
- Weight 13.5 tonnes
- from 1.28 million euros
MODX 70
The Océan Développement shipyard in Brittany is coming to Cannes with a new build that is both exciting and unusual. The innovative MODX 70 catamaran is powered by two inflatable wing rigs, with electric drives for harbour manoeuvres.
- Hull length 21.33 m
- Width 10.0 m
- Weight 23.0 tonnes
- Price still unknown
Solaris 40 ST
The abbreviation ST stands for Square-Topp, but also for a completely new rig concept that the Italians at Solaris Yachts have developed for their 40s. In this version, the boat is delivered without a backstay, allowing a sun sail to be stretched over the cockpit.
- Hull length 12.36 m
- Width 4.10 m
- Weight 9.4 tonnes
- from 420,910 euros
Solaris 74 RS
The elegant yacht from Aquileia was designed by Javier Soto Acebal in collaboration with Lorenzo Argento. A striking feature is the wide stern with two rudder blades and chine lines that extend far upwards. Five double cabins with five bathrooms are provided below deck.
- Hull length 22.00 m
- Width 6.10 m
- Weight 40.6 tonnes
- Price still unknown
Swisscat 55
Multihull enthusiasts can look forward to a special premiere in Cannes. The Swisscat SC 55 is built under the Swiss flag in Italy with a high proportion of carbon fibre. The rig is also made entirely of carbon fibre. The customer is involved in designing the interior below deck.
- Hull length 16.90 m
- Width 8.20 m
- Weight 14.0 tonnes
- from 3.14 million euros
Wauquiez 55
The long-established French brand Wauquiez is once again attracting attention with an exciting new and unusual blue-water boat. The Wauquiez 55 is not only visually completely new, but also conceptually. World premiere in Cannes.
- Hull length 17.85 m
- Width 5.25 m
- Weight 20.0 tonnes
- Price still unknown
Windelo 54
The French brand Windelo Catamarans is committed to sustainability. This means all-electric drives, ecological construction with basalt fibres and a PET foam core. The special feature: the steering cockpit is completely sealed off from the saloon.
- Hull length 16.24 m
- Width 7.98 m
- Weight 12.8 tonnes
- from 1.54 million euros
Y-Yachts Y8
Michael Schmidt's shipyard in Greifswald is presenting its latest new build, the Slup Y8, in Cannes. Thanks to a well thought-out deck layout and many technical aids, the almost 24 metre long ship can also be sailed easily with a small crew.
- Hull length 23.99 m
- Width 6.58 m
- Weight 38.8 tonnes
- Price still unknown
