<p>Having read the preceding pages, you will be aware of the huge number of new things that you will be able to discover at the upcoming boat shows. However, a show isn't just about the new boats. It's also a chance to rediscover some of the boats which, although already known, are worth another visit. Here's a quick look at some of the "unmissables"... <br />
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Already 45 multihulls at Annapolis, at least 40 in Miami and Cannes, and spotlight on our favorite boats at the Grand Pavois show: Multihulls will surely be the talk of the nautical world this fall! And what about the inland shows such as Paris and Dusseldorf which are making catamarans and trimarans the center of attention? Multihulls have definitely got the wind their sails and you should take the opportnity to visit as many of them as possible, to make sure you have all the information before buying your dream boat... <br />
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<img height="590" qualite="90" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/boat-show-see-again-01.jpg" alt="Must-see at fall boat shows" /><h2 class="sous-titre">Cannes Yachting Festival (France)</h2><p>Cannes is the Festival Town, and this year it has changed the name of its Boat Show to the Cannes Yachting Festival. As the name suggests, the show is focused mainly on yachting, and the big boats take center stage here. However, in the middle of the show, there are pontoons reserved just for multihulls. Again this year, there will be some discoveries to make such as the much anticipated Saba 50 from Fountaine Pajot, Outremer 45, Bali 4.5, O Yacht Class 4, Lagoon MY 630 and 560 S2, Nautitech Open 40 and 541. But that's not all. Leopard will be exhibiting their 48 with new interiors, and the Ocean Explorer C60 will finally be presented to the public in Cannes. Not to be missed as well: the Mattia 52 Carbon from the new Privilege 5 Series and the Jaguar 48 are worth a visit. <br />
The Swiss S2C 45 will of course be in Cannes, as will the Tag 60 and the motor-powered FlashCat 47, the Catana 42,47 and 59, the Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Quatuor, Summerland 40 LC , Queensland 55 and especially the magnificent Victoria 67. Lagoon will be bringing many of the boats in its sailing range: the 39, 450, 52, 560 S2, and 620. As well as the 45, Outremer will be bringing a 51... Already shown last year, the Air 77 will be on display again. Privilège will also be showing a 615 and as last year, Sunreef will be arriving in force with no fewer than 6 catamarans: the 60 Power; 70 Power; 60 Loft; Sunreef 58; 102 and 70... <br />
As for trimarans, the Neel 45 will hold court again this year, alone among all the catamarans. <br />
For all the info on the Cannes Yachting Festival : <br />
www.cannesyachtingfestival.com<br />
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<img height="590" qualite="90" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/boat-show-see-again-02.jpg" alt="Must-see at fall boat shows" /><h2 class="sous-titre">Grand Pavois de La Rochelle (France)</h2><p>This year the Grand Pavois has decided to give a boost to the multihull sector, and has joined forces with Multihulls World to hand out a free magazine at the show, detailing our favorite boats. For those who can't get to the show, there will be a free download on the show's website. This year the multihull zone at La Rochelle will feature two pontoons and the organizers are expecting between 30 and 40 catamarans and trimarans. Nautitech will show 2 Open 40s, one of which will be available to try out. Fountaine Pajot will be bringing a Lipari 41, a Helia 44 Maestro and a Summerland 40 LC as well as the new Saba 50. Lagoon is displaying an innovation in La Rochelle with a 450 equipped with a boom furling system which will be available for tests and also on display. They will also have the 39,400 S2, 450 and 52 on show. Catana are bringing a 42, whilst in the trimaran category, Astus are bringing their entire range (including the new 24). To celebrate their tenth anniversary, Tricat are bringing the 25 Evolution, whilst Dragonfly, Corsair and Bandit have also indicated that they will be present. Last but not least, on the event pontoon at Grand Pavois, there will be some stunning multihulls such as Gwalarn, the bio-composite Tricat and also the Voiles Sans Frontières Yobelama trimaran and no doubt a pleasant surprise for fans of racing boats and the Route du Rhum... <br />
Go to: www.grand-pavois.com<br />
</p><h2 class="sous-titre">Annapolis Boat Show</h2><p>It's still too early to get the full list of boats that will be on display at the Annapolis Motor and Sail Boat Shows, but they have already announced 45 multihulls just for the sailboat show... Lagoon 39, 450 et 52, Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41 Evolution, Helia 44 Maestro, Saba 50 Maestro version and the Sanya 57 Quintet. Leopard will be out in force with a 44 and a 48 and also Moorings with their 4800 and 5800, not forgetting a Sunsail 444. The Gunboat 55 and the Outremer 5X will be presented to the public, as well as at least one Dragonfly. As for motorized catamarans, Aquila have already confirmed that they will be there with the 44 and 48, and Jaguar is hoping to be present with its new 48. <br />
We'll have time to talk more about the show in our next issue, but if you want to organize your trip there, make sure that you check our website or the show's own site to check the updated list of boats that are confirmed for the show. <br />
All the info is at: www.usboat.com<br />
</p><h2 class="sous-titre">Other Shows…</h2><p>To check out more great multihulls, there are shows in Newport (USA), Genoa (Italy), Southampton (UK) and Barcelona (Spain). These shows are less specialized in multihulls, but still show more than 10 boats each year... </p>
