Before pointing the bow towards the Atlantic, Christian and Jérôme, owners of the ORC 50 MOGODO, chose a different path. They first put their boat to the test in the Northern seas, where wind, cold and short waves leave no room for compromise. A demanding playground that allowed them to fully understand their boat, refine …
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Sailing fast, far and simply. This shared search for balance is what brought François Gabart and ORC together around the ORC 57. In this video, the sailor shares his perspective on the boat, and more broadly on a way of sailing where performance is never an end in itself, but a means to gain freedom, …
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On September 27, ORC hosted its Exclusive Days, an event dedicated to discovering the ORC 57 catamaran, departing from Lorient La Base. The goal: to offer a select group of prospects the opportunity to experience the ORC philosophy firsthand – a unique balance of performance, comfort, and personalized support.
Fast & Light, nothing superfluous: fast cruising as a way of life. This summer we launched ORC 57 hull #5 “MERU.RS” at Lorient La Base. Its owner, Malcolm WOOD — ORC brand ambassador — experienced a three‑part delivery: launch, signing, handover and first sail. This day (condensed into our film) showcases the expert support provided …
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©Christophe Huchet During the latest Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the world’s most legendary offshore races, the full carbon prototype from the ORC 50’s molds, GDD, skippered by Halvard Mabire, achieved an exceptional performance by securing 2nd place in the MOCRA class. This result highlights not only the talent of a skipper who is himself a …
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