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Swell 32: a stable, inclusive sailboat to reinvent learning at sea
The project was born on the quays of La Trinité-sur-Mer and is now taking shape in Saint-Goustan. After launching production of wooden rudders for light sailing, Studio Endémique takes on a new challenge. Starting in January 2026, Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif will launch construction of the Swell 32 a 10-meter sailboat designed for training centers, clubs, sailing schools and special-needs groups. The aim is to offer a collective, accessible, robust and educational sailboat that breaks away from conventional models.
A yacht designed for training and shared sailing
This atypical unit is distinguished first and foremost by its vocation: to accommodate up to twelve people on board, plus a supervisor. It's a far cry from a family cruiser or regatta sailboat. Here, every choice has been made to meet the needs of educational structures, instructors and sailors.
With its ten-meter length and 65 m² houari schooner, the boat offers a clear deck layout, enhanced stability and accessible maneuvering. It can accommodate a full group in a safe environment, with clear visibility of maneuvers and traffic zones.
Real accessibility
Visit Swell 32 integrates six handi-accessible (PMR) stations right from the design stage. This means accessibility to the cockpit, helm and rest areas, with no need for retrofitting or DIY. Handi-handicapped navigation is no longer an option, it's an integrated standard.
The ballasted centreboard and two fully retractable rudders ensure great flexibility of use, even in shallow waters and poorly equipped harbours. This makes it ideal for a wide range of outings, from day-long learning to coastal sailing.
Rational construction in epoxy plywood
The choice of epoxy plywood is not an insignificant one. It enables us to build locally, without the need for a heavy industrial chain, and with a reduced environmental impact. This material, well established in both amateur and professional construction, offers a good compromise between performance, cost and durability.
Construction will start in early 2026 at the AFPA in Auray, in the heart of the port of Saint-Goustan. A location in Southern Brittany that makes sense for this project born of local roots, between Trinité-sur-Mer and Lorient, and supported by the collective Flow Atelier Maritime . Construction will be supervised by an industry professional, and carried out by trainees, with launch scheduled for the end of August.
A collective approach, combining ergonomics, pedagogy and research
Visit Swell 32 is not an isolated architectural project. It is the result of over two years of consultation and co-design between naval architects (Gildas Plessis), sailing schools (SNT, UCPA, 47Nautik), researchers, disabled sports associations and ergonomists. This collective work enabled the boat to be adapted to the real-life uses of the instructors and trainees.
The project also incorporates ideas from research into maritime pedagogy and inclusive design. The aim is simple: to make the boat not an object to be admired, but a tool to be used, shared and understood. The houari schooner, little used today, was chosen for its pedagogical qualities and maneuverability.
A locally supported cooperative project
The production launch of Swell 32 is also the culmination of an atypical business approach. Supported by Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif and the studio Endemic the project is based on cooperation, ethical financing (La Nef, Bretagne Capital Solidaire) and public support, notably from the Brittany Region.
The declared aim is to create a production sailboat, but one that does not fit into the traditional industrial logic. The business model is based on a local shipyard, controlled production, and targeted distribution to sailing schools and clubs that share this vision.
Visit Swell 32 is not just another boat on the market. It's a tool designed for those who train, pass on and want to help people discover the sea in a different way. To be followed closely, especially by clubs wishing to diversify their supports and reinforce the inclusiveness of their activities.
"3D visuals by Maxime Kosnansky / Flow - AMC for the Swell 32' project by Studio Endémique. Any distribution or commercial use is subject to the prior agreement of the project owner. "
