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ARC 2024: Two ORC ready to master the Atlantic

Follow the adventures of AVEL VAEZ (ORC57) and CLUB 5 OCEANS (ORC50) on their legendary Atlantic crossing.

Every year, at the end of November, the Atlantic is transformed into an immense maritime highway. Hundreds of sailing yachts of all sizes and nationalities set sail from Grande Canaria for a legendary crossing to the Caribbean: the ARC, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. Once again this year, two flagships of the ORC brand, AVEL VAEZ (ORC57) and CLUB 5 OCEANS (ORC50), are taking part in this extraordinary adventure.

The ARC, above all a human adventure

The ARC is not just a race, it’s above all a human adventure. Families with children, couples in search of new sensations, experienced sailors… they all share the same goal: to cross the Atlantic. The two weeks leading up to departure are devoted to nautical activities, festive evenings and exchanges between participants. These moments of sharing create strong bonds that continue at sea.

World Cruising Club

AVEL VAEZ and CLUB 5 OCEANS: two serious challengers

The ORC, renowned for their performance and comfort, are the perfect boats for crossing the Atlantic. AVEL VAEZ, with her elegance and power, and CLUB 5 OCEANS, with her versatility and reliability, are two serious contenders for this edition of the ARC.

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AVEL VAEZ (ORC57) : This exceptional vessel, with its sleek lines and cutting-edge technology, is a true concentrate of performance. The name Avel Vaez, which means ‘Wind from the open sea’ in Breton, was not chosen by chance: the third ORC57 is a light, high-performance catamaran, capable of sailing in all weathers. Often sailing faster than the wind!

Discover AVEL VAEZ

CLUB 5 OCEANS (ORC50) : More versatile than her big brother, CLUB 5 OCEANS is one of the favorites for this edition of the ARC 2024. The sistership to the winner of the Route du Rhum 2022 is rarely overtaken on the water.

Discover Club 5 Ocean

Follow their journey in real time

To follow the adventures of the AVEL VAEZ and CLUB 5 OCEANS in real time, go to https://www.worldcruising.com/arc/eventfleetviewer.aspx. You’ll be able to follow their position, speed and progress.

We’ll be giving you regular updates on the progress of our ORC on our social networks:

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Would you like to cross the Atlantic in your ORC one day? Then contact us by e-mail or write to us directly on WhatsApp!

Demoulding: a crucial step

After months of painstaking work, the construction process for ORC 57#04 culminates in a major event: unmolding. This is the moment when the key parts, the nacelle assembled with the outer planks, finally emerge from their molds to reveal their shapes and elegance.

Unmolding: A Key Stage in Shipbuilding

Unmolding is a delicate and complex stage that requires great precision and perfect team coordination. Once the resin has been infused and the structural bulkheads assembled, the nacelle is firmly anchored to the outer planks. To release it, the technicians proceed with extreme caution to avoid damaging the part.

The key stages in unmolding:

Preparation of the mold: The contact surfaces between the mold and the part are carefully cleaned and lubricated to facilitate detachment.

Gradual detachment: Technicians use special tools to gently detach the nacelle from the mold, starting with the least sensitive areas.

Final inspection: Once the nacelle has been completely unmolded, it is carefully inspected for any defects or imperfections.

The ORC 57: A Catamaran with Elegant Lines

The ORC 57 is renowned for its performance and on-board ergonomics. Its meticulous design and sleek lines make it the boat of choice for sailors dreaming of horizons and sensations. The demoulding of the ORC 57’s hull is a particularly eagerly awaited moment, as it marks an important stage in the construction of this magnificent yacht.

The unmolding of an ORC is an emotional moment for the teams. It’s the fruit of months of work and expertise. This stage marks the start of a new adventure for ORC57#04.

Composite boat building techniques / Talents@ORC, episode 3: stratification

Building a composite fast cruising catamaran consists in a succession of steps, but is also the output of a know-how.

In this new original series of videos, you’ll discover in each episode one of these steps, giving birth to each ORC, but also the people and talent behind this knowledge.

Today, let’s discover what “stratification” is all about, with Emmanuel, Assembly Supervisor.

If you’re interested in knowing more, come and visit us and meet with our team, let us know here

See you soon!

The ORC Team

Breaking news: ORC to launch the ORC52.2!

Launching a new catamaran is always an exciting moment for a shipyard.

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of its acquisition by Grand Large Yachting group, the Lorient-based ORC has created a momentum during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 by introducing the ORC52.2 to the numerous visitors and worldwide media attending the show.

Based on the ORC50 – of which 26 units were built – the ORC52.2 is both a visible evolution of the exterior, but also a kind of revolution of her interiors.

While her silhouette has been fine-tuned by the naval architect Christophe Barreau, her interior design has been revamped by Franck Darnet: minimalist yet contemporary and warm.

With already a first unit ordered, the ORC52.2 is starting a promising career, and will seduce not only the discerning sailors looking for blue water adventure, but also those in the quest of sensations at the helm. The ORC52.2 is what an ORC will always be: a simple, light and fast catamaran.

Have a look here at the first renderings and let us know what you think!

The ORC Team

Owners Stories: « the faster you sail, the shorter the time becomes »

Our customers sailing on their ORC always have amazing stories to share. You’re already familiar with the ORC57#3, aka “Avel Vaez”, since we launched her last February and have shared the beginning of her adventures.

Her owner has made her available for charter. She spent the whole summer in Greece and will be in the Caribbean waters this winter.

The video shows one of her charter clients, at the helm, coached by the skipper.

Under 40 knots AWS (apparent wind speed), with 2 reefs in the mainsail and a J2, the ORC57 gently cruises at 20 knots.

Her skipper says:

“Sea state could not allow us to reach top speeds. Avel Vaez was taking off on the wave crest, and her sharp bows piercing the next wave. For the crew and the passengers, speed was exhilarating, but the spray was a reminder of the reality! No creaking on board (except the winch when we’d ease the sheet), just the sea banging on the hulls. As one of the passengers remarked: the faster you go, the shorter the time becomes!”

Christian, skipper ORC57#3 Avel Vaez

Clearly, at 20 knots, time becomes shorter, especially when you sail from island A to island B within a day!

Sometimes, one would love to have this special time last a bit more and enjoy more time at the helm…or benefit from this shortened transit time to spend more time on land and explore the surroundings.

A true dilemma!

What about you? What do you prefer? Let us know here!