A solidarity shipyard
Named Cursus Voile et Patrimoine, a new shipyard has been set up in Poses, Normandy. Officially created in April 2019, the structure is based on local experience in building wooden boats. "The Cursus association, which also works in the building industry, carries out integration shipyards. We had already built yawls in Bantry on the site of the Poses leisure base in 2003 and 2005. There is now a desire to perpetuate the construction of boats on the site. There are between 10 and 12 of us in the shipyard, with integration staff and marine carpentry professionals," explains Gil Molinier, the shipyard manager.
The Pivert, a rowing sail with multiple versions
Cursus Voile et Patrimoine builds both boats on demand for yachtsmen and its own model, the Pivert. "Our know-how is wood and plywood. We have already built several boats on Vivier plan. We have also developed our own model, the Pivert. Its specifications were gleaned from discussions with our contacts around the shipyard," explains Gil Molinier.
The result is a hull of 4.05 metres and 1.5 metres wide, built in plywood and approved in category C. With a large freeboard to secure all publics, the Pivert is available in several versions. The basic version, called "pêche promenade", is available from 5,900 euros. This version is intended purely for rowing. It can be fitted with an electric or combustion engine as an option. The Pivert promenade sailing, sport or hiking boat, rigged with a third sail and a jib, completes the offer for those who prefer to rely on Eole. "We're targeting both rental bases and individual boaters," says Gil Molinier.
Other yachts under study
In parallel with the promotion of the Pivert, the association Cursus Voile et Patrimoine is considering other construction projects. "There are several projects in the drawers, more or less advanced. We are studying the construction of a 12-foot dinghy and also with the Cercle de la Voile de Paris that of a national one-design in connection with the next Olympic Games (Editor's note: The national one-design was used as a support for sailing at the 1924 Paris Olympics. In the longer term, there is also a reflection on a 4-metre scow" concludes the director of the young shipyard.
