The 1914 Renaissance-style building boasted Japan’s first escalators, elevators, central heating, and a roof garden; lion statues at the entrance have greeted shoppers since. Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Tokyo, founded as Echigoya in 1673, pioneered Japan’s retail revolution by selling kimono at fixed prices in a storefront instead of door-to-door. It became Japan’s first department store in 1904, introducing price tags, window displays, sales events, and a food hall—ideas borrowed from the West. The 1914 Renaissance-style building boasted Japan’s first escalators, elevators, central heating, and a roof garden; lion statues at the entrance have greeted shoppers since.

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► Discover our full article on our website: https://www.multihulls-world.com/news-catamaran-trimaran/arc-2024-almost-3000-nautical-miles-ahead-of-them ► The success of blue water cruising rallies is undeniable, and in this field, the World Cruising Club hosts the biggest, with no fewer than 234 yachts registered for the ARC+ and the ARC combined. We were in Las Palmas for the start of the ARC. The first thing we noticed on the marina pontoons was the growing number of multihulls: there were 33 in 2021, 37 in 2022, 44 last year and 45 this year, out of the 140 boats registered for the start. This brings the number of two and three-hulled yachts taking part to 32% - compared with 28% in 2023, when 156 yachts were entered. The most represented multihull brand this year is Fountaine Pajot with 8 examples, followed by Outremer and Lagoon - with 7 and 5 catamarans respectively. More generally, these transatlantic rallies are always well attended, even if the edition we’re following this year shows a slight decline in favor of the ARC+. Launched in 2013, this rally leaves Las Palmas two weeks ahead of the ARC and includes a stopover in Cape Verde, which seems to be very popular before reaching Granada. The “traditional” ARC, meanwhile, is celebrating its 39th edition and has always set off from Las Palmas. The finish line is in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. It’s interesting to note that the format proposed by the organizers, which incorporates safety checks, training modules and comprehensive checks, has become even safer with the advent of satellite internet – thanks to Starlink. Crews with little or no experience of ocean sailing, of which there are now quite a large number, can benefit from assistance that would have been unimaginable just a couple of years ago... In port, the last three days were devoted to final preparations for the multihulls and, of course, victualing - fresh supplies are only taken on board the day before. This is also the day for cleaning fruit with water - it is then hung in well-ventilated nets. Sunday November 24: only a few clouds on the sky and an absence of wind... a trickle of south-easterly air decided to settle over the start line. The whole multihull fleet was ready to set out across the Atlantic, with the exception of one of the Outremer 55s, which had a few technical issues - fortunately, it was able to be hauled out thanks to the brand-new 850-ton travelift, inaugurated just a week previously. At the start, it was Mark and Penny Belcher’s Lagoon 400 Two Hoots (UK) that crossed the line first, followed by Kenneth Frantz’s Elba 45 My Cherie Amour (USA) and Francesco Rongoni’s Neel 47 trimaran Ferdinand (FR). Then, as if by magic, the wind shifted to the northeast and began to strengthen: the trade winds at last! On the deck of the Spanish warship traditionally chartered as a committee boat for the start of the event, Paul Tetlow, the new director of the ARC, didn’t hide his relief as soon as the final start was made: just 5 days ago, the weather forecasts were predicting a strong southerly flow which would have compromised the start - to the point where a three-day delay was even being considered. ► 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 @worldcruising #worldcruisingclub #arcrally #laspalmas #grancanaria #atlanticcrossing #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #trimaran #tradewinds

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🐋 The majestic sperm whale, also known as the cachalot, is the largest of the toothed whales and holds the title of the largest toothed predator. 🌊 Named for the waxy substance "spermaceti" in their heads, which aids in focusing sound, these magnificent creatures have a rich history. 💡 Spermaceti was once used in oil lamps, lubricants, and candles, but unfortunately, they were heavily hunted during the commercial whaling era. Today, there are around 300,000 sperm whales left, and they are classified as endangered. 🌍 #SpermWhales #MarineLife #EndangeredSpecies

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⛵ Empannage sous spi : comprendre, agir, progresser Dans cette vidéo, nous réalisons un empannage sous spi à bord de Vif d’Or. Une manœuvre qui demande coordination, anticipation et compréhension du fonctionnement du voilier. Chez Club Croisière Alidade à Dunkerque, on apprend la voile en naviguant : prendre la barre, régler les voiles, manœuvrer, préparer sa route et progressivement gagner en autonomie. 2h30 : découvrir et travailler les fondamentaux Sur une session courte, nous sommes principalement centrés sur le voilier et son mode d’emploi : barre, réglages, virements, empannages, équilibre du bateau… C'est le format de nos sessions Découverte, mais aussi de nos cours particuliers et de notre Cycle Club du vendredi soir. 5h : apprendre et commencer à naviguer Avec 5 heures devant nous, les manœuvres restent importantes mais elles prennent place dans une navigation plus complète. On prépare, on quitte le port, on navigue, on règle, on manœuvre et on commence à prendre en compte la météo et la route. C'est le format de nos sessions 5h, proposées régulièrement à Dunkerque, et que l'on peut également retrouver dans nos forfaits de formation 10h, 20h, 40h ou illimité. 7h : entrer dans la croisière La durée permet de changer d'échelle. On ne vient plus seulement apprendre une manœuvre : on va quelque part. Notre croisière Dunkerque – Nieuport – Dunkerque en est un bon exemple : préparation, navigation côtière, manœuvres, arrivée dans un autre port, escale et retour à Dunkerque. La technique devient un moyen au service du voyage. 10h et plus : vivre la navigation dans sa globalité Sur nos formats longs, on travaille davantage la préparation de la navigation, la météo, la cartographie, les courants, les changements de conditions, l'organisation de l'équipage et la vie à bord. Notre croisière Sandettié, avec préparation du plan de navigation le matin puis navigation jusqu'en soirée, permet notamment d'aborder la navigation au large et le début de navigation de nuit. Nos week-ends navigation vont encore plus loin en associant théorie, navigation longue, croisière et vie à bord. Choisir sa durée selon son projet 👉 2h30 : découvrir ou travailler précisément les manœuvres 👉 5h : progresser et mettre les apprentissages en situation 👉 7h : apprendre en réalisant une véritable croisière 👉 10h et plus : préparer, naviguer, voyager et vivre à bord Et pour construire une progression dans la durée, nos forfaits 10h, 20h, 40h et illimité permettent de combiner ces différents formats selon son niveau, ses disponibilités et ses objectifs. C'est notre conception de la formation à la voile : plus la session est courte, plus on se concentre sur le voilier et son fonctionnement ; plus elle s'allonge, plus on entre dans l'activité globale de la croisière. 📍 Club Croisière Alidade – Dunkerque, Port du Grand Large ⛵ Formation voile croisière – découverte – coaching plaisance – croisières 🎯 Débutants, équipiers et plaisanciers souhaitant gagner en autonomie Club Croisière Alidade – le plaisir d'agir. Nous rejoindre suivre club-ctoisiere-alidade.com

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