► 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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================================ Welcome to the best week of your life! This is The Yacht Week – an adventure like no other. Explore stunning oceans and islands aboard your very own yacht – with your best mates and hundreds of other beautiful like-minded explorers in convoy. You’ll have your own skipper and the freedom to map your own path for seven days through spectacular beaches, deserted islands and incredible parties. Back in 2006, we were just a bunch of uni friends who wanted to go sailing and explore far and wide. Today, we’re still that same bunch of friends, only now there are 70,000 of us. And our loving family just keeps getting bigger. We have forged a community from adventurous spirits, vast open waters, and a host of musicians, collaborators, sailors and revellers. https://www.theyachtweek.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theyachtweek/ https://www.instagram.com/theyachtweek/ https://twitter.com/theyachtweek/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/day8/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theyachtweek/

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Prima Roberto, poi Renato e Silvia, poi ancora Giorgia ed Enrico. Una rete di nomi che fino a oggi erano dei contatti su un social e adesso sono diventate ai nostri occhi persone in carne e ossa. È una cosa normalissima, eppure non così scontata. Noi ogni giorno registriamo brevi istantanee della nostra giornata, a volte condividiamo riflessioni, impacchettiamo tutto in un reel e lo lanciamo nella rete social, proprio come facevamo con i messaggi in bottiglia virtuali che inviavamo durante le traversate atlantiche. Non sappiamo chi vedrà, chi leggerà, chi osserverà senza lasciare traccia (👀), chi conoscerà poco per volta una parte di noi, della nostra vita, del nostro viaggio. È sempre bello quando si va oltre allo schermo e oggi ci abbiamo pensato in più occasioni. A 100 di questi incontri 🥂 Per tornare con i piedi per terra, oggi ci siamo dedicati alla barca. Una profonda pulizia alla coperta era più che doverosa e adesso Julia è tornata ad avere un tono. Volete sapere una cosa? Domattina arriverà un ben temporale che sporcherà di nuovo tutto 😂🤦‍♀️ Appena passerà la perturbazione, molleremo gli ormeggi dalla Marina del Sole per fare rotta su Trapani. 170 miglia, circa 28 ore di navigazione. Ci aggiorniamo 💪 Camilla

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