Yves Parlier is a French sailor. He is very well known in the offshore sailing world and generally in France, where he was elected France’s top sports personality in 2002. Nicknamed “The extra-terrestrial” for his amazing exploits and capabilities.Yves Parlier is in the same mould as Eric Tabarly, a visionary skipper who plays an active role in the development of top level sailing. He is behind many new and effective solutions in fields as varied as naval architecture, the use of composite materials or the perfecting of systems to aid navigation. In 2014 he launched Beyond the Sea to develop ways of using very large kites for marine propulsion. The aim, of course, is to save energy.
Posts tagged environment
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Jul 17
Jul 17
Arcachon Bay
Bassin D'Arcachon, Gironde, France 44º40'48″N 01º08'19″W
Photo assignment for Voiles et Voiliers.
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Jun 17
Jun 17
Damen Shiprepair
Dunkerque, Nord, France 51º03'05″N 02º21'38″E
Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque, part of Damen Shipyards Group since 2012, is the only major ship repair yard on the north-east coast of France.
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has decades of experience in repair, conversion, maintenance, refit and harbour & voyage projects, completing more than 1,500 jobs annually for all types of vessels and platforms. In addition, Damen Shipyards Group delivers up to 180 vessels each year.
Photo assignment for the GICAN. http://www.gican.asso.fr
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Mar 17
Mar 17
Winter Surf
Le Loch, Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º45’16″N 03º30'53″W
The regularity and beauty of the waves at Le Loch beach have made this a hot spot for surfers.
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Feb 17
Feb 17
Couach Yachts
Gujan-Mestras, Gironde, France 44º38'32″N 01º04'10″W
Located in the beautiful Bay of Arcachon since 1897, Couach Yachts is a French Shipyard.
Since 1897 Couach has cultivated an exceptional savoir-faire where hand-craftsmanship remains essential for the creation of unique products.
On the remarkable site on the Arcachon Bay, Couach creates made-to-measure yachts constructed by over 300 craftsmen.
Photo assignment for the GICAN. http://www.gican.asso.fr
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Jan 17
Jan 17
Chantier Naval de Marseille
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France 43º20'36″N 5º20'28″E
Ferry / Passenger Ship Paglia Orba at the Chantier Naval de Marseille.
Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNdM) is a ship repair yard with modern and well equipped facilities, a highly skilled workforce, a wide network of specialists and strong teamwork ethic.
Photo assignment for the GICAN. http://www.gican.asso.fr
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Jun 16
Jun 16
24H Kayak
Inzinzac Lochrist, Morbihan, Brittany, France 47º49’38″N 03º14'50″W
The white waters Lochrist basin hosts an annual event, the 24 hour kayaking, which on the first weekend of June, brings together 850 competitors and 10,000 spectators for a major celebration of the spirit of sport, relaxation and pleasure on the water.
Photo assignment for La Sellor Nautisme.
http://www.sellor-nautisme.fr/evenementsnautiques/les-24h-kayak.html
