Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
Gitana 18 is the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild,
a new-generation ocean-going multihull designed for offshore flight and extreme performance at sea.
It embodies the technological cutting edge of the Gitana lineage
Charles Caudrelier
“With Gitana 18, we are entering the second generation of flying boats. Our ambition is to get as close as possible to perfect flight.”
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Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild safely back in LorientGitana 18, potential yet to be tapped Lorient and the pontoons of La Base looked resplendent as they greeted Charles Caudrelier home on this sunny Saturday afternoon. Beaming from ear…Read the article -
Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild divert to LorientDamaged port foil After a particularly lively night spent negotiating a cold front, which had actually enabled him to make up a few precious miles in relation to his direct…Read the article
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Approaching the frontA bracing first night to acclimatise Despite being the reigning champion, this Route du Rhum transatlantic is a journey of discovery for Charles Caudrelier at the helm of the new…Read the article
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Game on for the 13th edition of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe!A careful start and light airs Although he was eager to head out to sea and get his teeth into the race, Charles Caudrelier remained clear-headed and made no secret…Read the article
