This year marks a landmark moment for one of the world’s most respected names in sailing catamarans. Founded in 1976, Fountaine Pajot is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 — five decades of innovation, craftsmanship and a singular devotion to life on the water.
Fifty years of passion, innovation, and boats designed above all for the pleasure of sailing and living together — this anniversary is an opportunity for the brand to look back on how far it has come, while staying true to the spirit that has driven it since the beginning. Rather than a single celebration, the shipyard has built an entire year around the milestone, with events running throughout 2026 including Open Days in July in La Rochelle and owners’ evenings at major boat shows worldwide.
FP48, FP55 and FPY70S — three new models set to make their world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, running 8–13 September.
The FP48 and FP55 continue the renewal of the Sailing Catamarans range while the FPY70S extends the Fountaine Pajot Yachts lineup into new territory. The shipyard has introduced five new models in the space of a single year — an unprecedented pace that underscores its position as a leader in the international catamaran market.
What makes this anniversary distinctive is how personal the brand has made it. Fountaine Pajot has invited owners around the world to share their own photos and short videos — dawn departures, quiet anchorages, family reunions on deck — as part of a commemorative video and a book documenting the brand’s 50-year history, which contributing owners will receive. It’s a fitting tribute: half a century built not just on design and engineering, but on the memories of the sailors who have taken these boats to sea.
As India’s exclusive distribution partner, Marine Solutions will be at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September — right as Fountaine Pajot unveils its landmark anniversary models. For Indian owners and prospective buyers with an eye on the sailing catamaran segment, this is a moment worth watching closely: three new platforms, five decades of pedigree, and a shipyard entering its next chapter with real momentum.
Stay tuned to our next newsletter for a closer look at the FP48 and FP55 following their Cannes debut.
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