7 bateaux amusants et abordables pour commencer à naviguer à la voile

La saison estivale est là et vous avez décidé de vous mettre à la voile. La voile est peut-être un peu moins populaire que le motonautisme, mais c'est beaucoup plus amusant et, surtout, naviguer sur un bateau n'est pas aussi compliqué que beaucoup de marins le pensent. Pour vous aider, voici une sélection non exhaustive de 7 petits voiliers abordables, faciles à utiliser et polyvalents.

Dominique Salandre Publié le 18-06-2024

1. Optimist, the boat with which it all begins

Designed by Clark Mills in 1947 and sold in over 400,000 units, the little 2.34 m sailboat is a true legend and the perfect boat for learning to sail. All sailing schools use it, and although it's mainly reserved for children, it can also accommodate teenagers up to 15 years of age. Easy to transport and quick to set up, it's also easy to find at a good price.

The optimist is often the boat you learn to sail with

Longueur : 7' 67'' / 2,34 m
Largeur : 3' 50'' / 1,07 m
Poids : 92 lbs / 42 kg
Min. Draft: 0.33' / 0,10 m
Max. draft: 3' 17'' /0,97 m
Surface de voile : 38 sqft / 3,60 m2

2. Sunfish, fun on your own or with family

Designed in 1945 by Alex Bryan and Cortlandt Heyniger under the Alcort brand, the Sunfish is a small sailboat, 4.19 m long, which can accommodate up to three people, although it is most commonly used for single occupancy. Very flat and fairly narrow, the boat carries 7m2 of sail for a maximum draught of 0.18 to 0.64 m. Easy to maneuver, it is also classified as a one-design boat, making it suitable for regattas. It features a single-sail Latin rig, making it very easy to handle.

The Sunfish was inducted into the American ...