The principle is quite basic: the more sail area we have, the more power we get. This wind’s energy is used to move the boat’s weight. The lighter the boat is, the more responsive she will be in after tacking, in accelerations, and of course in her capacity to reach high speeds with a given …
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Time flies, but weeks are all different at the Lorient-based Grand Large Yachting site, where ORC are built. While the ORC50#25 splashed earlier this week, this will soon be the case for this ORC50#26. She comes in a 3-cabin version, with a liveaboard project, and a navigation agenda that surely is an invitation to dream… …
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Here we are! Yesterday, she gently splashed and got masted. Soon she will be tested by our expert team, before final delivery. This 4-cabin version of the ORC50 belongs to two couples – which was also the case for the ORC50#24 – who will fight with each other to get at the helm this summer! …
Among the factors contributing to the comfort at sea, you will find the bridgedeck clearance. Why? Because this height above the water, depending on its importance, will increase the seaworthiness. Just like the hull thinness, this height will prevent the boat from slamming on waves. When waves are slamming under, not only it’s unpleasant to …
Two weeks ago, we told you about the imminent start of the 4th unit of the ORC57, here. The very first step of this process is a meticulous preparation of the molds. These molds will soon receive a thin layer of wax, to facilitate the future unmolding. But that’s another story to come, and we have …
