Launching the ORC50#26: who’s next???

Here we are! Yesterday, she gently splashed and got masted. Soon she will be tested by our expert team, before final delivery. This 3-cabin version of the ORC50 belongs to a couple of passionate sailors, who will have her moored in the Med before slipping lines for a circumnavigation. Highly customised, « RAPA ITI » have everything you could dream of for such a programme. 

Splashing is always a magical moment, that we have captured here:

Next week we’ll show you her inside parts. 

Who’s next?

Stay tuned!

The ORC Team

Composite boat building techniques: the foam sandwich

Last week we detailed the draping step in a video you can watch here.

As mentioned, the next step consists in displaying all over the pieces (hulls and bridgedeck) a special foam that will later be trapped by another layer of fiber and resin. That’s what is called the “sandwich”.

This sandwich will be finalized with the infusion process, another step we will detail in a second video in a few days.

On the pictures below, we can see this PVC foam layer, weighting 80kg/m3. There is only one layer, with a thickness varying between 10 and 20mm depending on the areas.

Each foam piece is delivered by our supplier after being cut and formatted. To each piece correspond a number, explaining where it should be displayed, according to a map. The laser-cut technique ensures the smallest gap between two pieces.

We then insert plywood pieces, to be able to later cut the portholes and install the deck fittings. Some foam pieces are also displayed in the omegas which will support the mast bulkhead.

On an ORC57, we’re talking about hundreds of pieces!

To better realize how big this puzzle is, you’re more than welcome to come and visit our shipyard!

See you soon

The ORC Team

Did you know? #3: Top 10 boat names

A star? A Greek God? A lexical amalgam with the kid’s names? A spoonerism?

Baptizing a boat is not an easy job!

Whatever the name you will choose for your ORC, keep in mind the right rules below:

  1. It is not necessary a unique name. As shown below, many boats have the same name. Only vessels of more than 24m need to have a singular name.
  2. It must be written on the stern of your boat, with your home port.
  3. It should be easy to state, repeat or spell on the VHF : whether you are approaching a marina or call the rescue, you’ll be happy to be understood!

Here is the list of the top ten most frequent boat names in France last year:

1.Carpe Diem
2.Albatros
3.Sirius
4.Moana
5.Eole
6.Ulysse
7.Idefix
8.Orion
9.Neptune
10.Nemo

Of course, this list varies from a country to another, and it sometimes culture-dependant.

If you’re interested in that topic, we recommend the following reading:

The list hold by the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BOAT US) over the 11 past years, showing how the boater’s mood can be affected by a specific context! (see “social distancing”):

https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-lettering/boat-names

A very interesting survey, led by a German university, about boat naming:

https://www.yacht.de/en/law/seamanship-the-crux-of-the-boat-name/

And some inspiration to find your next boat’s name:

https://www.yachtworld.com/research/boat-names-100-suggestions-for-naming-your-yacht/

Last, what about helping us to maintain the list of funny boat names (or to be avoided, it’s up to you!)

  • The Unsinkable III
  • Are We There Yet?
  • Fin & Tonic
  • Feeling Yachty
  • Gone Fishin’
  • In a Meeting
  • Kids’ Inheritance
  • Knot Working
  • Liquid Asset
  • Out of Office
  • Pier Pressure
  • Reel Therapy
  • Rest a Shore
  • She Got the House
  • 5 O’Clock Somewhere

By the way, what’s the name of your boat?

And what will be the name of your ORC?

Let us know here!

Composite boat building techniques: talents@ORC, episode 1: draping

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 “draping” is all about, with Alain, infusion manager:

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

Cannes Yachting Festival 2024

Dear ORC fans,

While summer is here and the sun shining, we’re already getting prepared for the next big date in September: the Cannes Yachting Festival!

Traditionally, a great opportunity to get together with our community: clients, future clients, partners and friends.

This year’s show will also be the time to celebrate a major anniversary: the arrival of ORC in Grand Large Yachting group’s galaxy.

Indeed, back in September 2023, during the Cannes Yachting Festival, was announced this great news.

Consequently, we’ll now share our pontoons with Outremer, in the middle of a dedicated Grand Large Yachting space, offering numerous services.

We look forward to welcoming you, organizing a private boat visit, discussing your projects, and making a few announcements!

To welcome you in the best conditions and take the right time, we highly recommend that you book a private appointment with our team here.

See you soon, and in the meantime, have a wonderful summer!

The ORC Team