Leading French boat companies at the Boat Show

Dubai: The Middle East has been a top priority for the French boating industry, which has showcased its very high added value offering at each Dubai International Boat Show. The 7th show hosts the French pavilion, bringing together companies representing the whole sector.

French boating boasts a splendid record. With nearly €5 billion (Dh23.93 billion) in sales, it comes in first place worldwide for sailboat and inflatable boat building, fourth for motor boat building and is one of the global leaders for board sports as well as sea-going and river charters.

As the fifth exporter in the world, France has, over the past few years, adjusted its geographic targets and placed the Gulf countries among its top priorities. It’s not very surprising when you consider that half of the superyachts belong to people residing in this region.

A forerunner in the industrial scale manufacture of surf and SUP boards, a benchmark manufacturer in the demanding surf market, BIC Sport is also a European market leader in sit-on-tops kayaks. In windsurf competition sailing, the firm is behind the Techno 293 One Design and has most recently focused its experience on launching an extensive range of Stand Up Paddle Boards.

Catana Catamarans is a specialist in fast cruising catamarans. They produce a range of customised catamarans ranging from 42 to 70 feet, designed for world cruising and are the only shipyards to build boats utilising the highly advanced Carbon Infusion and Twaron processes.

CSO Yachts is one of the oldest and most experienced yacht brokerage houses in the world. Synonym of flexibility, availability, professionalism and experience, they share with their customers a true passion for the sea and have a deep knowledge and experience of yachting.

Cubisystem innovative floating solutions have a wide range of professional applications and equip numerous port and marina floating docks. Almost indestructible, zero maintenance, progressive and environmental friendly, they can be easily adapted to all requirements. Marinelec Technologies proposes a global offer to ensure all the safety functions aboard ship: AMS, fire detections, level measurement, optical and acoustic signalling, alarm-bilge detection, BNWAS, Telegraph or specific products. The company already works with different shipyards in the UAE along with their local partner Tensosys.

Repack Supplies is a global leader in shrink film solutions to protect all goods exposed to the elements: weather, wind, dust, UV, moisture. Many marinas around the world choose their complete range of products and services such as its training programme for technical staff to maximise the protection of boats or their winterisation. Serdaneli, a company specialising in luxury handmade and bespoke bathroom furniture is showcasing their offerings at the show.