New Catamaran ‘Piment Rouge’ Set to Sail in the 2024 ARC+ Rally to the Caribbean
Introduction to Piment Rouge
A new catamaran is rallying to the Caribbean this fall. Piment Rouge (Red Pepper), the name of Captain Pierre De Saint Vincent’s former Outremer 51, which has crisscrossed the Atlantic between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean over the last three years, is now the moniker of his just-launched 50’ Catana Ocean Class yacht. De Saint Vincent will take delivery of the new Catana cat this summer and then prepare her to sail in the ARC+.
The ARC+ Rally Overview
The ARC+ is a World Cruising Club-run rally that departs La Palmas in Gran Canaria on November 10, with a stop in Cape Verde, before finishing at Camper and Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, in Grenada. It’s here in Grenada that cat-connoisseurs can get a look at this new Catana design.
Living Comfortably Aboard Piment Rouge
“When you live on your boat, as I do, comfort and layout are far from negligible factors,” says De Saint Vincent. “I’ve sailed 45,000 miles in less than 3 years in all conditions, including some tough transatlantic passages, so a comfortable and protected helm station in all weathers is very much appreciated. The Catana’s layout is top quality and very functional, with a rear bench seat for watchkeeping and a comfortable seat at the chart table, not to mention the numerous storage options, which are always much sought-after on a boat.”
Performance and Features of Piment Rouge
Piment Rouge is a performance-oriented yacht with a carbon mast and sail pack with 7 sails to make the most of every wind angle. It’s also comfortable. Piment Rouge offers liveaboard comfort including over 500 liters of chilled storage, a 9 kg washing machine, and air conditioning. Piment Rouge will even be equipped with a wine cellar, half of which will be used to store fruit and vegetables.
Looking Ahead to the ARC+ Challenge
“We’ve got a great challenge ahead of us this year on the ARC+ with a lot of competitors, which will enable us to judge the performance of our new catamaran,” says De Saint Vincent.
For more information, visit Catana or Piment Rouge.
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