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Here's some news from the Longtze fleet and from a summer that has started in fine form. In June, the student crew from Centrale Lyon-GFC Construction took out the Longtze Student Cup at la Grande Motte, after four fiercely contested events. The first season was a resounding success for this new student circuit and it will definitely race again in 2011, but will also be further developed with new stages, more boats and new crews. From the 31st July to the 5th August, seven Longtze were for the first time at the start line in England for "Cowes Week", one of the most prestigious regattas in the world which every year brings together more than 8500 sailors and 10,000 spectators. The first weekend in September will see the Longtze European Tour fleet sail on Garda Lake in Italy for the Gorla Cup, before wrapping it all up in Switzerland in October for the 2010 Tour finale. Not only are there the big races, there are also the training weekends at Le Havre in September, trials at La Rochelle as previously for those wishing to come and try out the boat, as well as the great program that will be set up from September by Franck Citeau, at the Mediterranean training centre at la Grande Motte. They will be there in all their colours, something for all tastes: owners, students, amateurs, anyone who loves sailing. Don't hesitate to contact us, to come and try the boat, to join us to go sailing and to discuss your ideas. You are most welcome ! Looking forward to seeing you, have a great summer!  |
Longtze European Tour, Gorla Cup September 3-5 september (Italy, Garda lake)
The 4th stage of the Longtze European Tour, the Gorla Cup is from the 3rd to the 5th of September. On the program Friday 3 and Saturday 4th the windward-leeward courses reserved for the Longtze, then the 50 mille event with the Gorla Cup fleet on Sunday.For further information, download the race notice : read more The Longtze Student Cup : en route for season 2
The Student Cup, which was borne out of the enthusiasm for the Longtze by a group of students, debuted in March 2010 with the Hydro's Cup , and climaxed at La Grande Motte in June, with Baudoin Vuilermet's victory on the Longtze Centrale Lyon-GFC Construction. The Circuit has brought great success to the schools, students and sponsors alike who all threw themselves into this adventure. They will all take part again next season : read more Longtze at the Mediterranean Training Centre at La Grande MotteThe Mediterranean Training Centre at la Grande Motte, which was recognized last December by the FFVoile , as the «Centre of Regional Excellence» and subsequently known as the training reference point by Figaro in 6.50 and in French Cata teams,will mount a training programme in the Longtze as of September: read more
Cowes Week: impressive!Impressive this Cowes Week with its 8000-odd participants who battle it out under the umbrella of an exemplary organisation! Impressive also the Longtze Premier! With 25 knots of solid wind, the ?Dragon?s Sons? surged along at nearly 20 knots under spinnaker in the Solent: the first Longtze rounds on the other side of the channel did not go unnoticed. German Eckhard Kaller and his "Wet feet" crew snatch a new victory on the Longtze European Tour : read more ; photos gallery Our 2010 tariffsLongtze Premier with Racing Sails : 29 986 E without Tax ex-factory. Boat fully equipped and ready for sailing with Harken deck hardware, Lewmar hatch, carbon reinforced keel with lead ballast, carbon rudder, carbon tiller and tiller extension, carbon mast and boom, Dyform standing and running rigging, hiking straps, carbon prod piece.Transport Costs (customs duty included) for delivery at Le Havre or Marseille : 2 267 E per boat. Check out our videosOwners Guide on video, and also texts and photos showing how to get the best out of your Longtze are available online : click here For all the videos : click here |
The Longtze Premier : a technological jewel, the height of simplicity, a competitive price and a very uncommon silhouette. A small jewel of technology, this sportboat is the result of a design by Steve Thomson, a New Zealand naval architect, and was developed and readied by the America's Cup team Le DEFI. Perfectly equipped, easily managed, ultra modern styling, the Longtze Premier has quickly been acknowledged on the European and Asian sailing waters. Developed for sailboat racing, Longtze Premier combines the excitement of sailing a dinghy with the security of a small keelboat. It offers exhilarating sailing for experienced racers in as much as beginning sailors.
Specifications : Length: 6,80 m - Width: 2,5 m - Draft: 1,80 m - Carbon Mast Length: 11 m - Racing Mainsail: 20,6 sqm - Code 1 Racing Jib: 13,4 sqm - Asymmetrical Racing Spinnaker: 58,5 sqm - Hull Weight: 260 kg - Keel and bulb weight: 300 kg.