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► Full test in Multihulls World N°199: https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/excess-11-return-of-the-overlapping-genoa ► The Excess brand is all about the pleasure of sailing on two hulls, with off-center helm stations and a younger spirit in the choice of materials and colors... but now the time has come to make a difference on the water in terms of performance. The best-selling Excess 11, which has already seen over 200 examples sold since its launch in 2020, is recognized as a comfortable, seakindly catamaran - as witnessed by its many ocean crossings. But in light airs, it remains relatively heavy and lightly canvased compared to the benchmark in its size, the Lagoon 380. Even in the Pulse Line version (with a taller rig), the displacement was 19,850 lbs (9 tonnes) and sail area 882 square feet (82 m²), compared with 16,000 lbs (7.26 t) and 829 sq ft (77 m²) for the 380, i.e. a sail area to weight ratio of 9.11 m²/t and 10.61 m²/t respectively. The manufacturer has therefore modified the self-tacking jib sail plan to adopt an overlapping genoa - a configuration already in use on the Excess 14. This brings the total sail area to 1,028 sq ft (95.5 m²), an increase of 16.5%, which translates into a new ratio of... 10.61 m²/t! In the company of Excess Catamarans’ product manager, Hervé Piveteau, and sales manager, Théo Lelay, our colleague Brieuc Maisonneuve got the chance to appreciate the liveliness of this new Excess 11, particularly when it came to picking up again after tacking. ► TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: Excess Catamarans Architect: VPLP Overall length: 37’6” (11.42 m) Beam: 21’7” (6.59 m) Draft: 3’9” (1.15 m) Displacement: 19,850 lbs (9 t) Upwind sail area: 1,028 sq ft (95.5 m2) - Pulse Line rig Mainsail: 592 sq ft (55 m²) Self-tacking jib: 236 sq ft (22 m²) Code 0: 581 sq ft (54 m²) Motors: 2 x 29 HP Fuel: 105 US gal (400 l) Water: 79 US gal (300 l) Cabins: 3/4 ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 500 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #brieucmaisonneuve #excesscatamarans #hervepiveteau #theolelay #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #lessablesd'olonne @EXCESSCatamarans

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Imagine sailing into a port where history whispers from every stone... Welcome to Angra do Heroismo marina, Terceira Island, where centuries of maritime tales meet modern comfort. Since the 15th century, these waters have welcomed adventurers crossing the Atlantic. Today, 260 berths nestle beneath UNESCO-protected walls, where ancient fortresses guard your vessel. But this isn't just another marina - it's a gateway to an underwater museum. Just meters from your berth, a graveyard of anchors and a 19th-century shipwreck tell stories of seafarers' past. Step ashore into cobblestone streets where Renaissance palaces and convents paint a picture of Portugal's golden age. Let the aroma of fresh food guide you to local restaurants, or climb Monte Brasil for views that will take your breath away. Whether crossing oceans or seeking shelter in paradise, Marina d'Angra offers more than a berth - a journey through time. Ready to uncover more secrets of this historic haven? Set your course to seatv.world and join us in exploring one of the Atlantic's most storied ports 👉🏼 https://seatv.world/location/azores-portugal/docking/terceira Until next time, may your wanderlust lead you to extraordinary harbours. #shorts #sailing #sailingchannel

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