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Warm-Up Med 2027: a taste of life at sea

Do you dream of setting sail, but want to do so in a reassuring and, above all, friendly environment? The Warm-Up Med 2027, organised by Grand Large Yachting, is made for you.

O’Week Spring 2026 – Another successful week of training

Rewind and relive the Outremer Week Spring 2026 program as if you were there!

International Multihull Show 2026: Thank you for visiting us

Located just a few steps from the historic shipyard where the Outremer adventure began over 40 years ago, this annual event brings together sailors, boat owners, prospective travellers, partners, journalists and members of the Grand Large Yachting family, all united by a shared passion: offshore sailing.

2026 Outremer Cup: A week of sailing, sharing and team spirit in the Bahamas

The 2026 Outremer Cup came to a close against the stunning background of the Bahamas, following several days filled with fleet sailing, daily regattas, conversations among owners, and all those simple moments that make the Outremer community so special.

Outremer 57 No. 1: the beginning of a true sea story

There is a special moment at the shipyard: when a new model finally leaves the stage of plans, choices, and prototypes to become a boat in the making. Today, the Outremer 57 No. 1 is entering production.

Miami International Boat Show 2026: Thank you for visiting us

Back at the shipyard, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Many of you visited the Outremer stand, took the time to chat, ask specific questions, and share your dream itineraries… or those you have already experienced.

O’Cup 2026: the Outremer community, meetings, and sailing in the Bahamas

The adventure takes on a whole new dimension with a historic first: setting sail for the Bahamas.

Blue Water Sailing Seminar in Paris: when a dream becomes a shared project

On 31 January and 1 February, the Thalassa Peniche in Paris hosted the 13th edition of the Blue Water Sailing Seminar, organised by Grand Large Yachting.

Stopover in Martinique: Nick shares his technical stopover in Le Marin aboard his Outremer 52

After several weeks at sea, arriving in Le Marin marks a key milestone for the rally crews: a much-needed technical stopover, but also a truly convivial moment ashore.

The next-generation Outremer is taking shape

At the heart of the Outremer shipyard, the team is sharing the latest progress on the next generation of Outremer catamarans.

Outremer appoints Multihull Central as exclusive distributor for the South Pacific

Outremer is pleased to announce the appointment of Multihull Central as its exclusive distributor and brokerage partner for Australia, New Zealand, and the Fiji islands.

ARC+ 2025 – A Victorious Crossing for Enjoy the Silence

With a crossing completed in 10 days, 4 hours and 38 minutes, the Outremer 55 Enjoy the Silence takes 1st place in Class A Multihulls as well as the Multihull Line Honours, finishing more than 24 hours ahead of last year’s first arrival.

ARC+ & ARC 2025 – The Outremer Fleet in Full Crossing!

Our Outremer yachts are continuing their journey today with determination and enthusiasm. Whether they are competing in the ARC+ or making good progress in the ARC, they are flying the flag for the Outremer community.

Outremer Week Fall 2025 – Relive this unmissable event in pictures

Discover the images of our Outremer Week, Fall 2025 in La Grande Motte!

Cannes Yachting Festival 2025: An Unforgettable Edition

The Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 was once again an opportunity to celebrate excellence and innovation in the world of yachting.

Double launch for the Outremer 52!

Last week, a rare moment took place at our La Grande-Motte site: two Outremer 52 were launched side by side, Njord and Wayfinder.

Spotlight on the Outremer 45

With more than 100 boats delivered over the last 10 years, the Outremer 45 has confirmed its status as a legendary model within the Outremer shipyard.

A look back in pictures at the Outremer Cup 2025!

Friendly regattas, time together ashore, an evening with all the participants, and perfect weather… everything came together to make this edition truly unforgettable!

Warm Up Med 2026: A taste of life at sea!

Do you dream of sailing the open seas, but want to do it in a reassuring and above all friendly environment? Then the Warm Up Med 2026 rally, organised by Grand Large Yachting, is for you.

An adventure in the heart of the Caledonian Canal with the Nordic Rallye!

The Rallye Nordic crews are casting off for an unforgettable crossing of the wild and majestic Scottish landscape.

Discover the world of Outremer in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)

Catamaran trials, sailing in a paradise setting, friendly discussions… A perfect blend of passion, discovery and good vibes!

Behind the scenes of the Outremer 48 design: a partnership between Outremer and VPLP

Find out how innovation and design come together to create an exceptional catamaran.

Set sail for the Canaries on the first leg of the Rallye Nordic 2024 aboard an Outremer 55

Aboard Elaba, an Outremer 55, set sail for the Canaries on the first leg of the Rallye Nordic 2024 with Els & Bart, a Belgian duo

The 12th Blue Water Cruising seminar in Paris

The 12th Blue Water Cruising seminar, held this month in Paris aboard the Thalassa barge, was an unforgettable experience for all the participants. It was an event rich in emotions, questions and dreams, where everyone had the opportunity to project themselves and prepare for their future adventure at sea.

The Outremer 52 in the ‘Top 10 Best Boats 2025’ by SAIL magazine!

The Outremer 52 has been named one of the Top 10 Best Boats of 2025 by Sail Magazine, a mark of quality and recognition in the sailing world.

Strong performances from Outremer in the first stage of the ARC+

Outremer catamarans shine once again in the first leg of the ARC+ rally, with remarkable performances.

O’Week and O’Cup 2024: a look back in pictures!

Since the introduction of Outremer Week in 2018, around 1,000 owners of Outremer catamarans have been trained. Once again this year, almost 100 owners gathered at La Grande-Motte from 12 to 17 May for this new edition of O’Week.

Training at Outremer: dive into the heart of the O’Week Spring 2024

From the 12th to the 17th, we welcomed our future owners for a week of training and sharing. Between manoeuvres, sailing sessions, marine weather, medical care, motorisation, electronics and safety at sea, our participants acquired invaluable skills.

We Explore: What’s new on board and future expeditions to protect our oceans

The winter refit of the We Explore was recently completed! Intense work has been carried out to integrate even more linen and comfort on board this 5X!

Outremer 52, a triple award winner!

Outremer 52 has just won not one, but three prestigious international awards! (We’re on the verge to get a big head!)
We began our winning streak in November 2023 with the British Yachting Award 2023, a proud moment for everyone

Launch of the last Outremer 45 produced at La Grande-Motte

On Monday 8 April, we launched the latest Outremer 45 to be produced in La Grande-Motte (yes, she’s moving)!

International Multihull Show: see you next year!

We’ve just had a great (and INTENSE!) week thanks to you at the International Multihull Show 2024! Like every year, it was a pleasure to meet you on our stand, to discuss your travel plans with you, to show you our models, to take you out to sea and so much more.

Outremer 52 awarded European Yacht Of The Year 2024

The European Yacht of the Year ceremony has come and gone, and it was with great pleasure that the Outremer team received the European Yacht Of The Year 2024 award in the Multihull category for its latest model, the Outremer 52.

Outremer 51 becomes a testing platform for solar sails

Sea trials: Héole solar sails composed of flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) membranes and fabrics were tested on an Outremer 51.

Record breaking number of Outremers registered for ARC/ ARC+

7 Outremer owners have decided to take on the challenge of the ARC+ rally and another 3 will be sailing the traditional ARC route, starting November 2023.

First circumnavigation of an Outremer 45

Mais Uma is the first Outremer 45 to have completed a full circumnavigation. We gathered the couple’s feedback after their return in La Grande-Motte.

The Outremer community gathers in La Grande-Motte

Nearly a hundred Outremer owners gathered in La Grande-Motte for the latest edition of Outremer Week, a week of intensive training from May 22 to 26, 2023.

Start of a new Atlantic Rally in 2024

In anticipation of the next edition of the Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey rally, a new Atlantic rally is offered to owners and future owners of Outremer catamarans. The rally is scheduled to start in the fall of 2024.

Delivery of the last Outremer 5X

It is the end of manufacturing, but this iconic, award-winning 60 foot catamaran still has many lives to live, like many before her.

Outremer 52 premieres at the International Multihull Show La Grande-Motte

Presenting the new Outremer 52. Over 1300 visitors on the Outremer stand at the International Multihull Boat Show in La Grande Motte, from April 12 to 16.

Look back at the genesis of the Outremer 52

It all started in the fall of 2020. Building on the success of the Outremer 55, the first plenary meetings were held to imagine the successor to Outremer 51.

Women sail too!

On International Women’s Rights Day, we launched a multimedia campaign to celebrate women sailors and highlight the Ladies Only program, a 100% women’s program that has been a real success since its launch.

Roland Jourdain is back in La Grande Motte with the Outremer 5X We Explore 

After finishing second in the twelfth edition of the Route du Rhum- Destination Guadeloupe, in the Rhum Multi class, the Outremer 5X We Explore continues its adventure off the beaten path.

Cape2Rio: an impressive family crew onboard the Outremer 51 Aventureiro 4

Congratulations to Hans and his family for their performance at the Cape2Rio Race. After a first position at the Refeno Regatta, Hans and his family of 5 are back!

Record-breaking performance at ARC 2022

Congratulations to our happy owners who registered for the ARC and ARC+ 2022. Two Outremer 55’s and two Outremer 51’s stood out this year. 

Route du Rhum: 2nd place for Roland Jourdain onboard 5X We Explore

Following an epic race across the Atlantic, Roland Jourdain, onboard the Outremer 5X We Explore crossed the finish line of the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum on Friday 25th November 2022.

Departure 5X We Explore (Route du Rhum)

Roland Jourdain will be departing from St Malo, onboard the Outremer 5X We Explore (made of flax fiber) on November 6th, for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe

Outremer 51 owner Hans wins Refeno regatta

Aboard Aventureiro 4, the sailor recently won the Blue Ribbon of the 33rd edition of the Recife Fernando de Noronha International Regatta (Refeno): an annual gathering of sailors from all around Brazil racing 300nm offshore to the beautiful and isolated island of Fernando de Noronha. It’s the first time a sailor wins this race solo.

Q&A about Bluewater cat cruising with Nikki Henderson

Following Outremer Week 2022, Nikki Henderson was interviewed by Yachting World for their September Multihull issue. She reveals what you really need to know before going Bluewater cat cruising.

Outremer 52 announced at the Cannes Yachting Festival

Following its announcement at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Outremer 52 is already the talk of the town. Indeed, the press conference held at the Cannes Yachting Festival on the 7th of September 2022 was well attended by the media, with Multihulls World and Yachting World among those who picked up the story and wrote these articles summarising the excitement around the announcement.

Outremer 5X We Explore – getting ready for the Route du Rhum 2022

Skipper Roland Jourdain onboard the Outremer 5X Racing – We Explore, has just completed his qualification course from Cascais, Portugal to Concarneau, France. To continue to get to grips with his new boat, the skipper plans to continue training in the coming weeks.

Prototype Outremer 4.zero in the hands of a new adventurer

Historically known as Jimmy Cornell’s Aventura Zero, the electric prototype 4.zero has just recently been acquired by another well-known adventurer, named Malcolm Wood. What do they have in common? The same ideology: to raise awareness about climate change and make eco-friendly electric sailing possible.

Outremer Week Spring 22 – how community can nurture learning

Our bi-annual event united once again almost a hundred Outremer owners from all around the world for a week of intensive training, followed by a weekend of sailing. The difference was that for the first time we decided to make Nikki Henderson, Ladies Only coach for the Outremer Academy, our voice for this edition.

Outremer at the International Multihull Show 2022

The 11th edition of the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, which took place from 20 to 24 April, came to an end.

Outremer celebrates a new award at the International Multihull Show in France

Outremer showcased its flagship models to a steady stream of press, boat-owners and prospective boat-owners at the show. This included the bestselling and European Yacht of the Year 2022 winner, the Outremer 55, which was also awarded Multihull of the Year 2022 during the show.

The Outremer shipyard sees its latest addition, the Outremer 55, awarded the title of European Boat of the Year 2022

Blue Water Sailing Webinars #05 by Grand Large Yachting

The “Blue Water Sailing Webinars” are back! The Grand Large Yachting group (parent company of Outremer) is launching the 2021 edition of its “Blue Water Sailing Webinars”, in association with the English magazine Yachting World.

Fleet celebrates award ceremony with Jimmy Cornell in Seville before setting off on a three-year voyage around the world

British sailor Jimmy Cornell received an award for outstanding services by the Spanish Armada in the presence of the crews & key members of the Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey 500, as well as the co-founders of Grand Large Yachting.

Official start of Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey, from Séville

The Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey 500 is a round the world rally, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the first round the world voyage by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano. Join us for the official start in Séville, in October 2021…

Record attendance at Outremer Week Fall 21 & Sailing Days

Over 130 participants of 22 different nationalities and 18 boats got together for Outremer Week Fall 21 and Sailing Days, from September 18 to 24… An absolute record this year with a growing Outremer community!

Final adjustments before the pre-start of Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey

Already 18 boats from the group (Outremer, Allures, Garcia and RM) have gathered in Port Camargue for the pre-start of the Grand Large Yachting World Odyssey rally, which will take place on Monday 27 September at noon.

An amazing turnout @Cannes Yachting Festival 2021

What an amazing turnout at one of our favourite boat shows! The highly awaited Cannes Yachting Festival, which took place from September 7 to 12th, had many surprises in store for us, including an outstanding number of visitors…

Launch of our “Blue Water Sailing Webinars” 2021 edition

The Grand Large Yachting Group (parent company of Outremer) is happy to announce the launch of the 2021 edition of its exclusive Blue Water Sailing Webinars, in association with Yachting World. “The digital meeting place for blue water sailing enthusiasts” is back, with 6 free sessions.

Will tomorrow’s Outremer be made of flax fiber?

This is the first time an Outremer 5X integrates flax fiber instead of fiberglass and a first in the history of boating for a boat of this size (18m28) – integrating so many biomaterials.

Outremer Week Spring 2021: a refreshing concentrate of knowledge

About 60 owners and future owners gathered in La Grande-Motte from May 19th to 23rd, 2021, in a very friendly atmosphere, for the highly anticipated Outremer Week Spring 2021: an intense week of training.

Outremer 55: 10/10 on the first sea trials!

You might have noticed, our new Outremer 55 is undergoing a number of sea trials and despite these challenging times, the 55’ continues to attract the media’s attention. Nearby the French Frioul Islands and along the Spanish coast, she passed the first journalists’ sea trials with glowing results.

Inauguration of the first fully electric Outremer

Jimmy Cornell’s Outremer 4.zero, the first fully electric Outremer, was christened last Friday, in the port of La Grande-Motte. Much of Jimmy’s family – his wife, daughter and son – were present, having travelled from England, to celebrate and prepare for the 80-year-old sailor’s departure.

Behind the scenes of the first Outremer 55

After several years of planning and perfecting the plans for the first Outremer 55, production started in January 2020. We had the chance to work during this period with several renowned personalities such as the architects of VPLP Design, as well as the designers Patrick Le Quément and Franck Darnet.

Outremer 4X and 49, first production boats at La Route du Rhum 2018

Route du Rhum: Outremer 4X and 49’, first production boats to cross the finish line! This edition which is just finishing is just confirming it: The Route du Rhum is definitly the Everest mount of singlehanded offshore races!

The new Outremer 51 elected Multihull of the Year

For the first edition of the election for Multihull of the year by Voile Magazine, we are proud to announce that the new Outremer 51 has been elected Multihull of the year!

New 2018: the Outremer 51 gets a new look

A worthy successor to the Outremer 49, winner of both European Yacht of the Year and Boat of the Year in the United States, the Outremer 51 sets the standard in cruising catamarans for families around the world.