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The first Swell 32 rolls off the production line in Saint-Goustan
This is a major milestone for Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif. The young cooperative, based in La Trinité-sur-Mer, has just celebrated the launch of its first sailboat, the Swell 32, marketed under the Studio Endémique brand. The event, held in Saint-Goustan, near Auray, marks the culmination of nearly three years of development led by the cooperative?s two partners, Maxime Kosnansky and Jean-François Allais.
The project involved numerous partners, from its design through its construction. But what makes it truly unique is the location where this first prototype took shape: the AFPA vocational training workshops in Saint-Goustan.
The Swell 32 is now set to join the fleet of the Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer (SNT), which signed an agreement to acquire it in July 2026.
A 32-foot schooner designed for group sailing
Designed in collaboration with the naval architecture firm Gildas Plessis Yacht Design in Lorient, the Swell 32 features a silhouette inspired by traditional sailboats. Its plywood hull and houari schooner rig, spread across two masts, give it a design that differs from that of typical training sailboats.
But the boat's program is, above all, a group activity. According to Flow, it was designed to accommodate up to twelve people, including six with limited mobility, thanks to features adapted for accessible sailing.
The designers also aimed for minimal heel and a user-friendly handling experience for beginners, so that people of various ages and experience levels can sail together. The boat also features a pivoting centerboard and retractable rudders. This configuration allows it to be intentionally beached on a shore, an attractive option for outings in the Gulf of Morbihan and Quiberon Bay.
A construction project carried out with AFPA trainees
The construction of the first Swell 32 was entrusted to the AFPA center in Saint-Goustan, Auray, as part of a partnership with Flow. The project was carried out under the supervision of Jérôme Clément, with the participation of students in the wood and composite boat builder and fit-out program.
For the trainees, the project offered the opportunity to work on a boat intended for sailing, by participating in the various stages of its construction.
The decision to use a plywood hull is part of this approach. This construction method involves cutting, assembling, and gluing panels, which are then protected with coatings suitable for the marine environment.
It allows for the construction of a hull without the molds required for certain composite builds, but demands meticulous execution, particularly when it comes to assembly and watertight sealing. This first unit, however, represents a special case in terms of production organization: Flow states that future Swell 32s will be built at a partner shipyard.
The Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer, our first client
The SNT didn't just commission the first boat. It also participated in its development through discussions between the designers, club leaders, and instructors. The goal is to have a vessel capable of expanding the range of group sailing opportunities, particularly for families, beginners, and people with disabilities.
To finance the construction of this first unit, Flow raised nearly ?100,000 through several sources of support: the Brittany Region, the Jean Guyomarc'h Foundation, La Nef, Bretagne Capital Solidaire, and the issuance of equity securities.
The sale of the first Swell 32, finalized in July 2026, marks a first commercial milestone for the cooperative.
The Swell 32 on display at the Mille Sabords before delivery
Following its launch in Saint-Goustan, the Swell 32 is set to be unveiled to the public at the Le Mille Sabords boat show, held at the Port of Crouesty, from Thursday, October 29, to Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Visitors will thus be able to explore the layout of this schooner and appreciate the design choices made to facilitate group navigation.
Delivery to the Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer is still scheduled for March 1, 2027.
