Excess Catamarans Back Noam Yaron’s 180-Kilometer Swim for Ocean Awareness
Excess, the catamaran brand from Groupe Beneteau, is partnering with Swiss endurance swimmer and environmental advocate Noam Yaron for a world-first athletic and ocean awareness challenge this summer. Yaron will attempt to swim 180 kilometers non-stop from Calvi, Corsica, to Monaco—an extreme open-water journey that will traverse the heart of the Pelagos Sanctuary, the Mediterranean’s largest Marine Protected Area.
Scheduled to begin August 9, 2025, the swim is registered with the World Open Water Swimming Federation and is a candidate for the Guinness World Records. In addition to the physical challenge, the effort carries a broader environmental goal: to highlight the importance of protecting fragile marine ecosystems and promote sustainable interaction with the sea.
To support Yaron’s effort, two Excess catamarans will serve as floating basecamps throughout the crossing. An Excess 14 will handle logistics and athlete support, while an Excess 11 will accommodate a dedicated scientific team collecting environmental DNA (eDNA), plankton samples, and conducting megafauna observations.
Yaron, who reaches more than 650,000 followers monthly through social media platforms, has positioned this endurance feat as both a sporting challenge and a conservation statement. His previous projects have focused on raising awareness about aquatic biodiversity and climate-related ocean threats.
“This partnership truly reflects the Excess mindset,” says Mathilde Raoul, Communications Manager for Excess. “It’s about experiencing the sea with intensity and purpose, without compromise. Noam’s mission and energy align perfectly with that vision.”
The effort will be documented in real-time via social channels and culminate in a longer-form documentary. The support catamarans were selected for their blend of performance, stability, and comfort—critical attributes for a high-stakes endurance expedition in open water.
Excess catamarans, which debuted in 2019, are designed for sailors seeking modern styling, responsive performance, and liveaboard comfort. Ranging from 11 to 14 meters, the line has found favor among cruisers looking for an alternative to more traditional multihulls.
This latest adventure follows a growing trend of ocean athletes and brands collaborating to promote marine conservation through visibility, data collection, and storytelling.
For more on Yaron’s challenge, visit calvi-monaco.com.
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