Archambault

The legend of the boat builder Archambault was born more than 50 years ago, in 1967, when Jean Archambault, a carpenter by profession, decided to become a sailboat builder.

The first models produced were the Brick and the Atlas in the late 1960s. The smallest boat produced was Bagheera, which went into production in 1968 and had an overall length of 19.68 feet (6.00 m). In 1976, he launched into the use of laminate with the Surprise, destined to become a fast, easy and economical "dayboat fun". A challenge won because within a few months the Surprise became the protagonist of the 1977 Paris boat show. Since its launch, 1,800 units have been built.

In 2006 the shipyard created a department entirely dedicated to the study and production of composite parts: Aster Composites. Known for its high performance cruising and racing boats, the yard has won many trophies.

The Archambault A40 was Sailboat of the Year by Voile Magazine in 2004, while the Archambault A35 won the same award in 2007. From 2011 to 2014, the Archambault M34 was chosen as the One-Design model for the class regattas of the Tour de France under sail. In 2012, Archambault reaches its peak with 160 sailboats produced. Many sailing schools use Archambault sailboats to train their students, which demonstrates the robustness of its boats. The shipyard ceased production in 2015, the latest model designed was the Archambault A13, a 13-meter with a sporty character.