Tag 60'

A phenomenon from the southern hemisphere

The Tag 60', with its radical lines, was the talk of the pontoons at the recent Multihulls Boat Show in La Grande Motte. We spent two full days aboard and here exclusively unveil our impressions!

The 60' is an impressive boat, capable of flying a hull... Here there are 30 knots of wind, full sail, and the cruising mode (automatic sheet release) has been switched off!

Self-tacking jib, code 0, lightweight genoa or staysail; the sail configurations allow you to carry the appropriate amount of sail for the weather or your wish for speed.

Here is one of the offset steering positions in the middle of the hull: the ideal position for enjoying the excitement and trimming the sails.

The mast is in carbon, of course; its rotation is activated by a ram, controlled from the helm using a joystick.

To avoid going too far, the cap shrouds are equipped with tension sensors: in the case of an overload, the sheets are progressively freed to avoid lifting a hull. The trim and tension limits can be configured.

The superb boom, obviously in carbon, which gives the Tag its unique looks…

The exceptional bridge. The interior navigation station situated at the front of the saloon, over the whole width of the coachroof. Beautiful, comfortable and functional.

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Greg Young. Profession: architect of innovative multihulls

Greg is a sturdy lad with an athletic physique, and comes from a New Zealand family well-known as boat designers and builders. He has been sailing since childhood, on numerous supports. From the age of 19, he covered the world, racing, cruising, surfing and windsurfing, before skippering yachts in the Mediterranean. This multitude of complementary experiences has given him a deep feeling for the water which contributes to his creativity. In 1997, he designed the 57-foot ‘Earthling’, his first catamaran. This superb object already possessed the genotype of the characteristics of Greg’s designs: wedge-shaped coachroof, high, slim bows, composite forward crossbeam, streamlined rotating mast and generous sail plan. The steering positions, offset on the hulls, à la ‘Orange II’, contributed to an inimitable silhouette, which could be immediately recognised. ‘Tsunami’, re-named ‘Camuira’, and ‘Hula Girl’ for example, revolutionised day charter. These boats, 65 and 85 feet long, each in their own way met demanding specifications, reinterpreted to take full (and fast) advantage of New Zealand’s fabulous sites, or the Whitsunday ...

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