Remember: last summer, Julien Poublan – a Port Adhoc boat owner – was preparing for a very special Atlantic voyage. Aboard Désirade, his Sun Odyssey 36i, he aimed to carry out environmental awareness activities and collect environmental data to support certain scientific studies. Today, where does his project stand?
In Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Port Médoc is part of a genuine port dynamic – attentive to projects that give meaning to local maritime life. Among the latest initiatives, the reception of the former military patrol boat Pen Men marks an important milestone: from 2026, the heritage vessel, currently under restoration, will indeed be moored year-round at Port Médoc.
Setting course for a transatlantic crossing in an ocean rowing boat: in just a few days, the BeStGoLe crew will leave the European coastline to take on the World’s Toughest Row between the Canary Islands and Antigua. The Port Adhoc group is delighted to support them, as well as to welcome them to the Dutch marinas of Bruinisse and Naarden for their preparation.
Sailing is generally considered an environmentally friendly sport. No engine noise, no high fuel consumption – just wind, water, and wide open spaces. Yet, if you look more closely, it quickly becomes clear: even on the water there is still plenty of room for improvement when it comes to sustainability.
In just a few weeks, Julien Poublan, a boat owner at Port Médoc Marina, will set off on a very special transatlantic journey: a sailing adventure dedicated to environmental protection. In this article, he kindly shares the details of his inspiring initiative with readers of the Port Adhoc blog.
The Handicat Foundation has made Svinninge Marina the home port for its inclusive catamaran, dedicated to welcoming people with disabilities. For nearly 20 years, the marina has naturally provided its support. Introducing a project with strong human values, aimed at making boating accessible to all in Sweden.
Several measures have been implemented in our port of Leucate, on the Mediterranean coast, to reduce freshwater consumption. The aim of this environmental commitment is to preserve the resource as much as possible, so that everyone can continue to fully benefit from the infrastructure and services.
This September will see the first edition of The Grand Armada. To mark the occasion, we spoke to Serge, one of the event's organisers: what's the program and what are the objectives for these few days of festivities on the Grevelingenmeer, between Jachthaven Bruinisse and Port Zelande?
Port Napoléon in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a committed marina. The teams at the ashore and afloat marina have put in place a number of sustainable initiatives, with the aim of reducing the ecological impact of the marina and preserving the environment.
Port Napoléon is constantly evolving - through actions, works and investments - to position itself as an environmentally-friendly marina in the Mediterranean.
The protective cocoon is a practical solution for protecting a dry boat for several weeks or months. But once the boat is in the water, the PVC protection is not reusable and becomes waste. To remedy this, the Port Adhoc teams at Port Leucate have chosen to innovate with biodegradable boat protection cocoons.
