A canoe is a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel using a single-bladed paddle. In the UK, however, the term canoe is also commonly used for kayaks despite being technically incorrect. [source] Canoes are used for racing, whitewater canoeing, touring and camping, freestyle, and general recreation. The intended use of the canoe dictates its hull shape and construction … [Read more...]
Oxygène Yachts
I have never been attracted to catamarans, they seem too stabilized on their two hulls, because I find the classic mono hulls sleeker, but Oxygène Yachts' Air Catamarans are ahead of their times. Their design is so futuristic, that I have been extremely impressed, and I'm going to check them closer from now on. Before starting with the four models from Oxygène, let me remind you that even if this model was adopted by the western culture apparently in recent times, the catamaran was used by … [Read more...]
Doral from Canada
I think it's time to present another motor yacht builder, and we'll go to our Canadian friends from Doral and check a little the market there :). Doral is a company born officially in 1972. In 1989, the company moves to Grand-Mère by joining forces with Thundercraft and Canot Cadorette. They offer a few motor yacht models, grouped in Sport Yachts, Express Cruisers and Elite Series. Let's see together what all this means, :). They say Doral pays microscopic attention to details. It looks good … [Read more...]