Echo 90

The French have some interesting training and day boats, this example is an Echo 90 spotted in Le Treport recently.

The Echo 90 is a 9-metre ketch rigged day boat, with twin rudders and open transom.the builders claim it proves to be efficient and fast, thanks to a large sail area and an asymmetrical spinnaker while the modern design gives it great stability and allows it to navigate safely even in strong winds.

Operated in Le Treport by the sailing school Sensationlarge.com, it can take up to six sailing out in the Baie de Somme

LOA	9.14 m
Width	2.92 m
Draft	1.05 m
Weight	1,400 kg
Sail area	37.3 m2

Built by A.C.B Chantier Naval Brittany  , they also have other interesting boats in build - the Maraudeur, La Caravelle based on a Morlaix boat which is described as "rustic boat is somewhat reminiscent, all things being equal, of Citroën 2CV" and the MiniJi a 1/7 scale replica of the 12 Meter JI from the America's Cup