4 new brands at Marçon Yachting
Marçon Yachting, a dinghy distributor based in Martigues, has announced the signing of agreements for 4 new brands of boats. The company is now importing in France the Olympic single-handed dinghy ILCA, the Fusion and the Maverick. It also markets AVA Ribs semi-rigid boats. Although it has ended its collaboration with Laser Performance, it continues to distribute Hobie Cat and Bic Sport.
Staying in Olympic sailing
Marçon Yachting was distributor since 1973 of the Laser brand for Performance Sailcraft, then Laser Performance. It ended this contract in 2020 following the loss of the construction license for the Olympic class by Laser Performance . "It was important for us to stay in the Olympic competition market where we have been from the beginning. We now work with Performance Sailcraft Australia, the only builder today to have the Olympic class license. The boats are sold under the ILCA name," explains Sandra Marçon, manager of the company.
Expand the offer of dinghies
While the relationship with Laser Performance could be complex in terms of finances and spare parts management, the end of the contract frees Marçon Yachting from the exclusivity clauses on light sailing. "The Laser range was partly aging and the manufacturer did not want to invest in renewing it. The market has evolved with the strong development of RS Sailing and Toppers in recent years, and we could not keep up. Now, we have been able to work with the two engineers, formerly from Laser, who developed the Maverick and the Fusion. We are now selling our first Maverick to private individuals, or as a toy for yachts," says Sandra Marçon.
Getting ready for Marseille 2024
Used to renting complete solutions, including dinghies, trailers and accompanying boats to international regatta teams, Marçon Yachting is also getting ready for the Olympic sailing events planned in Marseille for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The distribution of the Polish semi-rigid AVA Ribs, adapted for use by sailing coaches, allows the company to have all the elements of the offer in its catalog. "From next year, we will see the arrival of national teams and it was important to be ready" concludes Sandra Marçon.
