Sodebo Ultim’
Sodebo Ultim’ then Ultim ActualLeader then Brest Ultim Sailing then Mieux.
Manifesto
Manifesto is a “concept boat” and a veritable policy statement from VPLP because, rather than designing a boat with several superimposed decks which are completely detached from the sea and nature, the firm argues for a similar surface area spread across a beamier catamaran which is more stable, closer to the water, and infused with fresh air and natural light.
VPLP 170′ Catamaran
This commission represents a natural successor to Hemisphere and Boreas, but has yet to be built. VPLP 170 should have been even bigger than Hemisphere with which she shares many design features.
L’Atelier des tropiques
The Studio in the Tropics, or studio boat as it was described in a special exhibition at the Quai Branly Museum (13 November 2018–10 February 2019), is the project of Titouan Lamazou, artist and inaugural winner of the Vendée Globe.
Mousetrap
Designed for undertaking cruises around the globe, Mousetrap was laid up by CDK Technologies, assembled and finished by JFA Yachts, and launched in 2012. Her impressive dimensions (110’ long, 46’ beam, 147’6” air draught) make her one of the largest cruising catamarans in the world built in carbon fibre.
Hemisphere
Yet another exceptional boat! Launched in 2011, this huge 145’ luxury catamaran is the ultimate blue-water boat for cruising the Pacific Ocean. Built in aluminium with carbon-fibre masts and spars, her sloop rig carries 1,123 m² of sail reaching and 856 m² on a wind.
Maxi Banque Populaire V
Ultim racing trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire V then Spindrift 2 then Sails of Change
Boreas
This project from the drawing board was intended to be a variation of the catamaran super-yachts designed previously by VPLP. Her major features include her length (146’), her sturdiness (aluminium), a vast open-air flybridge with two steering wheels, and a spacious deck saloon with a glass bulkhead which contributes to optimizing her weight and thus improving her performance.
USA17 (BMW Oracle Racing 90)
In 2007 Russell Coutts approached VPLP to design USA 17, the fastest racing sailing boat to contest the America’s Cup. Little did the team know that the project would take three years of relentless modifications, improvements and developments to produce a trimaran featuring 35 m floats and a 68 m pivoting wing mast! Proof of the pudding came in 2010 with victory over the Swiss catamaran Alinghi in both races of the 33rd America’s Cup in Valencia (Spain).
Groupama 3
Groupama 3 then Maxi Solo Banque Populaire VII then Lending Club 2 then IDEC Sport
