Once again this year, Garcia Yachts drops anchor on the Croisette! For the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, come and discover a catamaran like no other: theExplocat 52, presented afloat in the heart of Port Canto.
After several weeks immersed in the raw and fragile world of Antarctica, Balthazar is continuing her journey. From spectacular anchorages to precision navigation, the crew explores the peninsula a little further, encountering surprises, new people and moments suspended in time. This second episode brings to a close a journey that has been as demanding as it has been fascinating.
Discover the raw, spectacular landscapes of the Faroe Islands, an archipelago lost in the North Atlantic. These wild lands offer a unique experience for sailors looking to venture off the beaten track.
Sailing beyond the polar circles, venturing into the Southern Ocean, exploring the world’s most remote areas—this is what we call extreme navigation. And it’s not just for professional explorers or scientific missions anymore. With the right expedition sailboat—robust, self-sufficient, and well-equipped—passionate sailors can embark on these exceptional journeys, too.
In this issue, MULTIpedia explores the world of aluminium multihulls: history, performance, feedback and insights from builders such as Garcia Yachts.
There comes a time when you have to take a deep breath and enjoy the freedom of letting go!
Designed for long crossings, conceived for committed programs, the Explocat 52 embodies our vision of long-distance sailing: a robust, safe, comfortable and autonomous aluminium multihull, capable of taking you where others stop. The Explocat adds aluminium 's qualities of structural rigidity and material safety to the surface areas and living spaces offered by a multihull.
Arctic, Tropics, Patagonia or Pacific, each destination becomes accessible with serenity. Whether you're an experienced sailor or an aspiring voyageur, our team will be on hand to discuss your project, answer your questions and help you prepare for your next adventure.
Tours by appointment* - Book now by clicking here
While we wait for Cannes, (re)discover the Garcia range:- Exploration 45- Exploration 52- Exploration 60- Explocat 52
* Visits by appointment only
Sailing far, long and in all conditions... it's as much a human adventure as a maritime one. In this second installment of the "blue water cruising series initiated by Grand Large Yachting, we invite you to explore a central theme: crew formation and management.
Whether you're setting off as a couple, a family or with crew on board, how do you form a close-knit crew, divide up roles and guarantee a good dynamic on board, even in the middle of the Atlantic or in a remote fjord?
📅 Wednesday, July 17🕐 1pm (FR) | 6:30pm (EN)📍 Online - Free
👉 En français : Je m'inscris👉 In English: Register here
This webinar is aimed at both aspiring and seasoned sailors who want to combine adventure with harmony. Mark your calendars!
For the session in French (13h UTC+2), four sailors and a trainer will share their experiences of blue water cruising and their practical advice:
For the English-language session (18:30 UTC+2), three blue water cruising enthusiasts will speak:
Set in an exceptional location, you'll have the opportunity to visit this exploration sailboat designed for blue water cruising in complete autonomy, safety and comfort. Our team will be on hand to accompany you on board and discuss your sailing plans.
- Private and personalized tour- Direct contact with our team- Unique maritime setting in Sandhamn
📍 Location: Sandhamn, Stockholm Archipelago
🗓️ Dates: July 25-26, 2025
🕐 Opening hours: 10am-12pm & 1pm-6pm (visits by appointment only)
Slots are limited - book your appointment today.
Last week the Garcia Yachts launched the fourth Garcia Explocat 52.
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.
More about the boat