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Éric Pilato’s Final Miles: Safety First and Setting Course for Guadeloupe
November 5, 2026

Éric Pilato’s Final Miles: Safety First and Setting Course for Guadeloupe

Éric Pilato shares his approach to safety and medical preparedness as he completes the final miles of his Atlantic crossing aboard his Excess 11, Skiboo...
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Week Two at Sea: Skiboo 2 Sets a Course Across the Atlantic!
October 20, 2026

Week Two at Sea: Skiboo 2 Sets a Course Across the Atlantic!

Madeira and the Canary Islands on the horizon, the autopilot at the helm, and Guadeloupe now firmly in sight. After eleven days at sea, Éric Pilato and...
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Pedro
June 2, 2026

I'm planning to upgrade from my current Jeanneau SO 410 to an Excess 13.
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Dal Amorim
May 20, 2026

I’m looking to replace the external cushions on my catamaran
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Nono
May 19, 2026

Could we receive the speed polar diagrams for the Excess 13?
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One Week at Sea: Éric Pilato and Skiboo 2 Take on the Atlantic
October 13, 2026

One Week at Sea: Éric Pilato and Skiboo 2 Take on the Atlantic

Éric Pilato's first week crossing the Atlantic solo aboard his Excess 11, Skiboo 2: changing weather, 10+ knot surfs and a new 24-hour record.
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Everyone has their own Everest: Éric Pilato sets off on a transatlantic crossing aboard an Excess 11
October 2, 2026

Everyone has their own Everest: Éric Pilato sets off on a transatlantic crossing aboard an Excess 11

Éric Pilato sets off on a solo, non-stop transatlantic crossing from La Rochelle to Guadeloupe aboard his Excess 11.
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The World's First Recyclable Catamaran. And It's an Excess
September 10, 2026

The World's First Recyclable Catamaran. And It's an Excess

A world first has just left our workshops. An Excess 11 built with recyclable resin and 45% recycled fibreglass, delivered to its owner. Thibaut de Montvalon...
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Speed polars: how is a catamaran's performance calculated?
July 16, 2026

Speed polars: how is a catamaran's performance calculated?

What is a speed polar? Discover how a catamaran's performance is calculated and how to use it while sailing.
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Crossing the Atlantic as a family. Two crews, one shared longing for elsewhere.
June 16, 2026

Crossing the Atlantic as a family. Two crews, one shared longing for elsewhere.

Preparing an Atlantic crossing isn't just a matter of boat or weather. It's a life choice.
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FOR OR AGAINST AN OPENING COCKPIT ROOF
April 22, 2026

FOR OR AGAINST AN OPENING COCKPIT ROOF

Today, we're opening up a topic that often fascinates architects… and sometimes divides sailors: an opening roof on the hardtop of your catamaran.
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