Product Trials

Designed by the Lasta Yachts Design, this catamaran combines elegance and performance. Enjoy a spacious outdoor saloon for entertaining up to 12 guests, a full galley and a comfortable saloon/lounge. Available in a 3-cabin version or up to 6 cabins as an option, the Aventura 45 meets all your requirements, whether for family cruising or charter. Don't miss the exclusive...

For almost two years we have been working on an new expedition/touring style of MiniCat and we are beyond excited to finally get the first boats in the water for extreme endurance testing in the harsh conditions they were designed for. The MiniCat Expedition Team has spent the last 10 days in the north of Norway inside the Arctic Circle testing the first boats before we...

In our perpetual search for excellence at all levels, in 2021 we proposed to the famous skipper Benjamin Dutreux to cruise with friends on the J/45. In all transparency, he tells us his experience on our latest boat, especially in terms of performance and quality of life on board. This local skipper, based in Sables d’Olonne, Benjamin Dutreux has shared same values as t...

We tried to power a winch with a drilling machine. Watch the result in video! Conditions: 38-foot cruiser 10.6 knots of wind We tested the capacity of a drilling machine to sheet in our genoa. Drilling machine are sometimes used with a connector on sailing boats to turn a manual winch into an electric winch. we tested this solution.

Jean-Pierre Prade, our technical expert, and skipper, accompanied them on this first trip. From Canet to Puerto de la Selva, via Marseilles and Toulon, Jean-Pierre Prade shares his impressions on sailing and life on board the Windelo, an experience with heavy weather and high seas.

In Episode #04 of the Rapido 50 Construction Series, Rapido Trimarans’ co founder Paul Koch explains that, “Another great feature of the Rapido 50 is the all-round visibility when you’re at the helm. “You can see every corner of the boat…”. FURTHER INFORMATION E. paul@rapidotrimarans.com W. Rapido 50 webpage

The widely anticipated Rapido 50 is about to leave the shipyard in Vietnam, bound for Europe. Prior to shipping Hull #01, Rapido Trimarans’ Co Founder and builder, Paul Koch shared his thoughts. In this first video, Paul provides some context by offering an insight into the inspiration behind the Rapido range of trimarans – and then speaks on the living area of the...

To showcase innovative new models, provide a risk-free alternative to boat shows and offer the best possible yacht buying experience, we have created a unique Elan Yachting Experience (EYE) Centre in the beautiful resort town of Portorož on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. From 5th of October onwards, buyers who visit the new EYE Centre will be able to individually sail and...

Cruising Helmsman Magazine (Australia) October, 2020 issue includes a review of the Rapido 60. "The Rapido 60 offers speed along with performance wrapped in comfort and luxury."

If you’re interested in boats that deliver safe, fast passage-making, as well as podium performances for racers and/or classic comfort for cruisers, then read on for the latest on the Rapido range of Rapido 40, Rapido 50 and Rapido 60 trimarans.

Koch adds that for normal day sailing or cruising, both “C” foils can be in the “down” position, or have just one raised, without a lot of drag being added. The Rapido 40’s performance, both upwind and tacking, is expected to be just as good as the Rapido 60 which is considered to be “excellent”. Koch, the veteran boat builder, believes the Rapido 40 will hit the m...

HH55-02 Hai Feng completed sea trials and commissioning last week. She was delivered to the shipping port, hauled out and is now ready to be wrapped and packed. She is scheduled to ship early next month. Well done once again to the HH team for their incredible work. Hai Feng is a beautiful boat and a stunning addition to the quickly growing HH Catamaran fleet. We w...