Dare to enjoy a sea voyage
Pascale and Gérard, the crew of Croix du Sud Marine, have been sailing since they were young. Like many yachtsmen, they dreamed of far-off destinations and long crossings, before taking the plunge. In 6 years and 50,000 miles between Le Grau du Roi and New Zealand, they've acquired one conviction: "You've got to live this dream." Since their return, they've never stopped passing on this message, and to do so they've decided to offer would-be sailors the equipment they need to travel safely and easily on board.
Essential equipment for safe sailing
Croix du Sud Marine sells a wide range of fittings and equipment to help you succeed in cruising.
ATN's gale sail will simplify the passage of a boat under reduced sail, even if the yacht has a furling headsail. The storm jib can be hoisted without bringing in the genoa.
A problem at the masthead can happen quickly. The traditional mast-climbing technique can be difficult to implement, and the crew member little able to help. The Mastclimber sold by Croix du Sud Marine allows you to climb the mast alone.
If the problem is underwater, being able to dive and stay underwater for inspection and repair can be essential. Pascale and Gérard have therefore added diving hookahs to their catalog, choosing the NARDI brand.
Finally, in the unfortunate event of a crew member falling overboard, the OLAS man-overboard alert system makes it easy for the crew to locate and recover him or her independently.
Ease of maneuvering on board
Long-haul travel also means energy efficiency and reliability. Autopilots have made progress, but they still consume electricity and can be tricky to repair. Windvane steering systems are still favored by cruising yachtsmen. With the Hydrovane brand, Croix du Sud Marine offers a tried-and-tested windvane gear that lets you keep the helm without worrying about battery levels. Its second rudder can even act as a backup in the event of damage to the main steering system.
A small crew can mean physical fatigue, and when you're out sailing on a daily basis, you may need a little help turning the winches. With Sailforce, Ewincher's electrical system adapted to HUTTON models, Croix du Sud Marine is able to provide, in addition to the comfort of an electric winch, the functionalities of real-time tension vision and adaptation of the maximum tension applied to save material and avoid tiring the equipment during a long voyage.
From Garhauer fittings to Pearl Aqua water purifiers, Croix du Sud Marine offers a wide range of other equipment.
Between ease of maneuvering for yachtsmen and safety, the Croix du Sud Marine team removes the final hurdles for would-be sailors.
