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.
Gilles Vaton Design
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