A bit of history

With 40' LOA and 100 m² sail area, Formula 40 was issued from a very simple class rule that gave birth to several very fast boats that helped increase overall multihull performance. Built by Jeanneau Technique Avancée, designed by Nigel Irens (BBQ/Castorama, Fujicolor, Fleury Michon, Enza...) Jeanneau's Formula 40 cats are very safe and easy to handle. They are perfect to experiment with speed, accessible to all with their 24' width and only 4000 pounds displacement. AaKa previously belonged to Yvon Fauconnier's (winner of the 84'Ostar, father of the also well-known Karine Fauconnier)and used to race for Gaj Neptune, Jeanneau retailer's association and the nautical review. .
The cat has now been simplified and softened in order to welcome beginners, Aaka is the perfect tool for the discovery of sailing pleasure. Enjoy unforgettable swimming as the approach of secret anchorage is child's play with the 2,5 foot draught and still share the sensations reserved for the most experienced of crews. You can easily dream of following the Orange crew around the world, or even of sharing their brand new Transatlantic record...!!

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Technical datas

  • Type : Sailing catamaran Formula 40
  • LOA: 40'
  • Beam: 24'
  • Weight: 1 T 8
  • Trampolino 35 m²
  • Material: Kevlar/epoxy/carbon
  • Sails area: Main 72m², Jib 12m², Gennaker 55m²
  • Top speed : 24,7 kts (28 Mph)
  • Number of guests maximum: 10
  • Home port: Cannes Palm Beach
  • Facilities: No cabins but some cousins a "galley" corner for coffee, tea, or soups, one big 60l ice box, one fresh water shower, and one chemical WC. Haut
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What we do

Aaka is available for day charter from Cannes or Juan les Pins, for relax or active day sail from 50 ¤ per person or 450 ¤ for a private charter. She can also be hired for a weekend with accommodation possible on the island of Ste Marguerite . During the spring and summer holidays, safari packages are offered to discover the unspoilt corners of the Var, sleeping under canvas on the big trampoline or on the beach.

Included with each outing : the boat and skipper hire, civil liability and individual passenger insurance, personal safety equipment (life jacket and windstopper jacket), refreshments & snorkelling gear. Meals and alcoholic drinks (optional) are not included.
As the speed is great, one can get wet onboard AaKa, therefore you should bring along some dry cloths specially when you're coming from far away.
Bring a small seabag with teeshirt, deck shoes with non-slip and non-marking soles, sunglasses, sun cream, swimming costume and towel or dry cloths (according to the season).

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History (suite)

Image description The end of Formula 40's Grand Prix at the beginning of the 90's left these racers forgottenAaKa was simply dying in Saint Mandrier in le Var. Refitted for a private owner at CLP in Quiberon, she spent some happy years at La Trinité. But once again she was left unattended.

Charles d'Esclercs her new owner, previous head instructor at the Yacht Club d'Antibes, wellknown freelance skipper for many years, found her on his way back from the carribean and brought her back on the Riviera . Some work was done to make her simplier and easy to sail, Aaka is now the perfect boat to enjoy a day at sea on her 35 m² trampolino, find the most secluded creeks sith her 80 cm draft (with the center boards up) for marvellous swimming. But she remains a terrific racer making you feel the thrill of speed .
You can imagine being on board around the world or on her way to brake the Blue Ribbon...!!

Formula 40 still produces amazing catamaran very light and fast on the Leman Lake where swiss competitors are opening their brain to be the more efficient in very light winds. Nowadays Allinghi America's Cup winner team is one of the fastest catamaran ever built.
Also the new Grand Prix Extreme 40 all in carbon fiber sailing as fast as 40 knts !!! Watch them on Google VideoHaut