Editorial / Large or small boats: the dream of sailing accessible to all

Size doesn't matter, only the appeal of the sea and sailing. Once again, we invite you to dream in front of the great historic ships, to discover how to share boating with those who seem furthest from it, and to imagine the future - dreamed? - of yachting.

Ships that inspire dreams

While dinghies and small sailboats have an undeniable charm for connoisseurs, it's obvious that large three-masters and other pirate ships resonate more widely in the collective imagination. And what better gateway to the maritime world, before becoming more expert! The Rouen Armada, which continues to draw large crowds, is proof of this. Research and polar vessels too, like the new Perseverance .

Sometimes a guilty pleasure, we also like to discover, through the small hole in the porthole, the interiors of rich owners' yachts. After all, owning a large sailboat or motoryacht is also a dream among the upper crust, like the late Silvio Berlusconi. Everyone is free to share their tastes...

Going beyond your limits

But while for some, comfort and luxury are the stuff of dreams, for others, sailing is already a luxury that seems unattainable, because of their disability. The national handivoile and handivalide week aims to break down this barrier and make boating accessible, like the program for the Plougonvelin nautical center . A dream to live all year round.

Dreaming of the future

The future may seem daunting, in a world plagued by climate change and the end of oil, a key element in today's boating industry. To keep dreaming, boating needs to test new avenues. Many people are looking into this, like the Bénéteau group on its Mini 6.50s.

To dream of the future, let's not forget to dream of the boats of yesteryear, and sail together!

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