Adrien VDH

Gilles Vaton

Shipbuilder

  

Racing monohulls, custom sailboats, working vessels, Motor Yachts…

Construction oversight, testing, and fine-tuning. Refits, restoration, and yacht and vessel modifications.

Achievements

  • The sailboat Adrien (record for the solo non-stop round-the-world voyage by navigator Jean-Luc Van Den Heede in 2004).
  • The monohull Charles Heidseick 3 (1981-1982 Whitbread Race).
  • The foilers Charles Heidsieck IV and PACA.
  • Hulls for the America’s Cup.
  • Numerous luxury sailing yachts such as the superyacht Zurbagan (ranging from 82 to 115 feet).

Gilles Vaton has completed several circumnavigations, including the first Whitbread Race as a crew member of Kriter, and the Transat solo aboard the monohull Ackel France.

Custom Sailboats

Blue Diamond, Arrayan, Zurbagan …

Motor Yacht

Med 52, Bradley 100, Hill Robinson …

Professional Vessels

Pilotine 60, Catamaran à passagers …

Racing & Records

Adrien VDH, Charles Heidsieck III, Milène …

Gilles Vaton Design

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