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The New Windelo 54, winner of the Multihull of the Year 2024
“Receiving this award is a tremendous honor and a real recognition of all the work accomplished by our Windelo family. The New Windelo 54 is a real game-changer in the world of boating. It is the first bluewater cruising catamaran to offer environmentally friendly and sustainable sailing.
Its innovative design incorporates an eco-responsible composite that reduces the production process’ environmental footprint by 47% (developed in collaboration with researchers from the renowned engineering school in France, Mines d’Alès, and with our architects Christophe Barreau and Frédéric Neuman ), a high-performance electric motors providing incredible autonomy thanks to renewable energies, while sailing and for life on board.
It is the perfect boat for those who want to set sail while minimizing their environmental impact. In addition, it completely reorganizes the space on board thanks to its forward cockpit and full-length nacelle open 360°. Your sailing experience has become more comfortable and social while entirely connected with the surrounding environment,” declared Gautier Kauffmann, Windelo’s co-founder.
Windelo changes the rules of the game: eco-responsible boating is possible and a must
Windelo has impressed the sailing world with its innovative approach to shipbuilding, combining ecology, performance under sail, sailing pleasure, and generous living spaces for over five years. Their effort was also praised and recognized in 2022 when the European Yacht of the Year Windelo 50 was the most sustainable series boat on the market.
Like her 50-foot sister, the New Windelo 54 Yachting Yachting stands out for its many innovations, particularly concerning eco-friendliness :
- Built using an environmentally friendly composite made of basalt fiber (volcanic rock) and PET foam (from recycled plastic bottles), it reduces the production’s environmental impact by 47%.
- A light boat that sails at 3 to 4 knots on true wind speed for an optimal sailing experience and minimal energy use.
- Renewable energy production (solar, hydrogeneration, wind turbine) for up to 4 hours’ engine range per day at 6 knots while using all your navigation equipment and home comforts, without any carbon emission.
- Natural, eco-friendly, or bio-based materials in interior design: eco-friendly composite, FSC wood, recycled, and organic textiles.
The New Windelo 54 is not just an environmentally friendly catamaran; it is also a true bluewater cruiser designed by sailors for keen sailors who love exploring and discovering faraway places.