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In Collioure, Marianne Hogan, Valentin Garat, Paul Aubertin and Lucas Frigout discover sailing aboard an Excess Riders’ Edition catamaran.
Before welcoming them on board, the Excess team had visited the riders on their own turf: in the Pyrenees with Paul Aubertin and his kayak, on the bike trails with Lucas Frigout, out at sea with Valentin Garat, and on the trails with Marianne Hogan. This summer, in Collioure, the roles were reversed: it was the riders’ turn to discover the world of Excess!
Over three days, they stepped aboard an Excess 11 Riders’ Edition to sail, enjoy their sports and share their gear. Some had never even been on a catamaran before. There was plenty for them to discover! Not just the boat itself, but also the basics of sailing, how to read the wind and the right habits to develop out on the water.
From their own playgrounds to the world of sailing
First things first: getting to know the boat. With the Excess team on hand to guide them, the riders explored the different spaces on board and learned the basics of sailing. How does a catamaran work? How do you prepare the mainsail? And above all, how do you turn a day out at sea into a real adventure?
It didn’t take long for them to discover what they had in common. To improve in their respective sports, riders need to observe their surroundings, read the conditions and adapt. Wind matters just as much in kitesurfing as it does in sailing, reading the terrain has a lot in common with reading nautical charts, and in all these disciplines, instinct and feel help you make the right decisions.
“Exploring means discovering new places and learning new sports. It’s a way of life,” as one of the riders puts it. The four had never met before their time together in Collioure, but conversations soon got going. They shared experiences, compared their routines and introduced one another to their respective sports. Plenty to talk about… and a few ideas for their next adventures!
An Excess 11 designed for life outdoors
There was also the challenge of finding room on board for everyone and all their gear. Their belongings were stowed away in the cabins, the aft cockpit lockers and the forward compartments. Lucas even managed to bring his bike on board without blocking the way. Storage mission accomplished!
The Riders’ Edition combines features designed for both sailing and life on board. Grey sails and the Pulse Line rigging make for enjoyable sailing, while the black steering wheels and Peïo’s hull design bring out the sporty character of the Excess 11.
And because the adventure doesn’t end when the sails come down, Sunbrella upholstery, cushions and the versatile oversized beanbag by 727 Sailbags invite everyone to settle into the cockpit or relax on the foredeck. The perfect spot to recap the day, swap stories or simply enjoy a well-earned break.
Self-sufficiency also matters when you spend your days outdoors. The integrated water purification system and electric inflator are among the features included in this special edition. On board, Garmin quatix 8 watches and Garmin displays are a reminder that exploration also calls for the right tools.
The catamaran: a base camp for riders
Kitesurfing, wingfoiling, e-foiling, packrafting, enduro mountain biking… The four riders had different plans and very different gear. Duotone brought its expertise in watersports, Jaws its packrafting know-how, and SUNN its mountain biking experience. Garmin supported both navigation and sporting activities, while the equipment on board made it easy to enjoy every moment, before, during and after the action.
But the real point isn’t how much you can bring on board. It’s what the boat makes possible: setting sail, reaching a new playground, getting out there and doing your thing, then coming back on board to share your impressions and plan what comes next.
Over the three days, one thing became clear: despite their very different sports and backgrounds, all four athletes share a love of the outdoors, the thrill of new experiences and the spirit of exploration. In Collioure, the Excess 11 was more than just a meeting place: it became the starting point for new adventures, on land and on the water.
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