Tradeaboat – September 2023
Discover Lagoon 60: A luxury sailing catamaran with innovative features and a deep connection to the sea. The Lagoon 60 redefines the 60ft sailing catamaran experience.
Lagoon 60 Boat Review
Lagoon Media Reviews
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Lagoon 60
Sail Universe – September 2023
Today, Lagoon’s catamaran range expands with a new model, the Lagoon 60, of which the renderings have just been unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023.
Introducing the Lagoon 60
Marine Project – September 2023
Cannes Yacht festival saw the grand premiere of the Lagoon 60, a masterpiece that exemplifies the brand’s unwavering commitment to precision design and groundbreaking innovation
Lagoon SIXTY 7
Boats.com – 2023
Imagine a haven of peace. Home away from home. A sanctuary shelter from which to explore the vastness. This is freedom. At its purest.
Lagoon 51
Boats.com – 2023
The Lagoon 51 has a flybridge that was optimized to cover 80% of its roof. Equipped with modular seating so you can accommodate as many guests as you would like, this allows you to welcome them to the helm and relax alongside the captain.
2023 Lagoon 42
boats.com – 2023
While keeping a family resemblance and retaining the main features of the latest generation of Lagoons, it shows us a new path: unhurried evolution, a new “organic” approach, in search of harmony between living space and man.
Lagoon 40 – Review 2023
Dive In – 2023
The Lagoon 40 is the latest model released by the renowned French catamaran builder, and it has all the right features to make it a winner.
Lagoon 51 – British Yachting Awards
topRik – March, 2023
In this review, we try to understand why on The British Yachting Awards 2022 the sailing catamaran Lagoon 51 became Multihull of the Year immediately in the year of its world premiere.
Boat Review: Lagoon 46
Sail magazine- February, 2023
When developing its new 46-footer, Lagoon had two issues to contend with. First, the immense popularity of its recently introduced groundbreaking 50 set high expectations for the smaller design.
Review Lagoon 40
TopRik – February, 2023
In this review TopRik talks about the lagoon 40 in detail: how it was made, which engineering solutions were implemented, what can you find on board, and how it handles on the water.
Lagoon 55
Sailing Magazine – January, 2022
This month we will look at two cruising catamarans and we’ll start with the Lagoon 55 designed by VPLP with exterior design by Patrick le Quement and interior design by Nauta Design. It takes a village these days to produce an entire design.
Review Lagoon 46 – 14m long cruiser
topRick – January, 2023
The world premiere of the 46 ft. (14 m) sailing catamaran Lagoon 46 from the French shipyard Construction Navale Bordeaux (CNB) took place 4 years ago – in January 2019 in Düsseldorf. Information about the introduction of a new yacht from CNB caused not just a buzz, but…
Lagoon 51 – Green focus
Yacht Style – November 2022
With a lighter structure, forward mast, shorter rig and overlapping genoa, the Lagoon 51 is even livelier on the water than her predecessor while also introducing the new emphasis on solar power that will characterise the brand’s future models.
Lagoon 51 – Back to the future?
Multihulls World – April 2022
Promising to be more ecological, more accessible and more connected, the Lagoon 51 announced by surprise – or almost – at the beginning of the year is full of promise.
LAGOON 51 : Guided Tour
Choose your boat – 2022
One could sum up Lagoon’s philosophy in three words: elegance, conviviality, safety. Continuity between interior and exterior, direct and indirect lighting, harmonious proportions, warm atmosphere and ergonomic spaciousness, Lagoons yachts were the first to value a lifestyle on board a catamaran.
Review Lagoon 77
Europe Yachts – October, 2022
Where can we even begin when talking about the Lagoon Seventy Seven? Let’s begin by referring to the most important ship in the Lagoon fleet as a Supercat, shall we?…
Lagoon 46: Yacht in review
Yacht4Less – October, 2022
One of the catamarans to keep an eye out for is the fantastic Lagoon 46. With several impressive novelties, the Lagoon 46 could potentially become the replacement of today’s most popular Lagoon model of all times, the Lagoon 450.
Sailboat Review: Lagoon Sixty 5
Cruising World – November, 2022
Of all the tweaks and changes in the design and layout of large cruising catamarans, surely the most innovative has been the addition of the flybridge steering station and “upstairs” lounging space.
The Lagoon 55: Built for the Long Haul
Cruising World – September, 2022
In February, French boat builder Lagoon brought Hull No. 2 of its 55-foot luxury catamaran to the Miami International Boat Show. I can easily see this long-legged bluewater cruiser finding a niche among its siblings that range in length from 40 to 77 feet.
NEW LAGOON 51 – Sailing Catamaran
The Boat Show – September 2022
Review of the sailing catamaran Lagoon 51, built in France by Lagoon, innovators of sailing catamaran boats since 1982.
LAGOON SEVENTY 8 POWER CATAMARAN
Yacht Hunter – August, 2022
Ofcourse the volume of a power catamaran is why you’re here, but with only 150 hours and a draft under 5’, and a white hull, this gives you the space of a 100’ yacht with only one – two crew members required.
2022 Lagoon 40 Sail Catamaran
BoatTube – August 2022
BoatTube takes us through a virtual walkthrough of the Lagoon 40.
77 Lagoon Cat Walkthrough
Denison Yachting – June, 2022
Take a look at the lagoon SEVENTY 7 with Ryan Alexander. Watch the video and/or read the review.
The Lagoon SIXTY 5 luxury catamaran
Sailmoto – June, 2022
Sailmoto takes you on a walkthrough review of the Lagoon SIXTY 5
The Lagoon 51 – World Premiere
Ancasta – April 2022
From the moment you step on board (very easily it turns out, given the completely redesigned transoms that allow easy one step access from the side of the pontoon), Lagoon have once again designed a cat with style, performance and comfort but she is most definitely not style at the expense of function.
LAGOON 51 Catamaran – Review
Multihulls World – April 2022
The flybridge of the 51 becomes a real living area, featuring reversible helm rests. Numerous solar panels are in evidence, and these are custom cut to reconcile aesthetics and efficiency (3,400 Wp).
The Lagoon 55 Space Ship
Yachting World – February, 2022
Wait till you see the aft cabins… this Lagoon 55 with all its extra options is essentially a self-contained €1.7m resort. Toby Hodges sails the first of Lagoon’s latest cruising cats
2022 Lagoon 51 – world premiere
Boatsales – February, 2022
Lagoon, the sailing catamaran arm of French sail and powerboat specialist Beneteau, has given a tantalising first look at its all-new Lagoon 51.
Sustainable Lagoon 51
mysailing – February 2022
Once more, Lagoon is stretching its legs and moving ahead with bold statements and a clear intention towards a greener future.
New Lagoon 51: Eco-responsibility!
yachtingart – February 2022
When discovering the first visuals of the brand new Lagoon 51, we notice 4 major evolutions compared to its predecessor, the Lagoon 50, which are related to access and comfort on board, to the exterior living spaces, to the interior layout and to eco-responsibility.
Spotlight: Lagoon 51
Tradeaboat – February 2022
The Lagoon 51 is the latest offering from Lagoon and promises to make waves with its fluid onboard living conditions and luxury finishes.
Lagoon 40 – Yacht in Review
Yacht4Less – October, 2021
The successor to the Lagoon 400, the Lagoon 40 catamaran is an ergonomic, medium-sized catamaran—and a fan favorite among all kinds of sailors.
Lagoon 40 Review
Club Marine
Mark Rothfield described the boat as a “Family or social entertainer for coastal and island hopping”
Lagoon 42 – On a good thing
Cruising Helmsman
“THE RIG HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED TO MAKE THIS RIDE BETTER IN SPEED, COMFORT AND SAFETY.”
Lagoon Sixty 5, simple luxury
Boating News – August, 2021
The Lagoon Sixty 5 is a luxury catamaran. Elegant and racy, she assures her owner comfort and performance. The ideal size to go far away and for a long time with the family without the need for a large and expensive crew.
Lagoon SEVENTY 8 Lap of Luxury
Club Marine – 2020
In area, Lagoon’s Seventy 8 is the size of a tennis court. But there are far more relaxing activities to be enjoyed aboard the giant ocean roamer.
Boat Test: Lagoon 42
48°North – July, 2021
The Lagoon 42 — one of the latest evolutions of technology, comfort, and sailing performance in the world of cruising catamarans.
Lagoon 46 Review
Club Marine – 2020
Enter the catamaran. This configuration offers all the benefits of traditional monohull sailing with the wondrous benefit of horizontal decks and tables. There is also the pleasure of space: wider decks, wider living spaces.
VIDEO: The New Lagoon 55
Sail Magazine – June 2021
Replete with living space, the boat presents an unmistakable profile, sporting a hardtop that shields the flybridge and helm station from the weather and makes for a tall, triple-stacked silhouette.
New Lagoon 50 Video Walkthrough
Catamaran Guru
This catamaran has quite simply one of the best designed interiors and aft cockpit layouts on the market. It has unparalleled accommodation possibilities, available in three to six cabins, with the third cabin inboard of each hull and surprisingly, even with that many cabins, it does not feel cramped.
Lagoon 50 vs Excess 15
Multihulls World
Lagoon 50 – Unveiled in 2017, the Lagoon 50, along with the 40, 42 and 46 represent the latest generation models designed by the world leader in cruising catamarans. When she was first launched, she fitted into the range between the best-selling Lagoon 450 and the 52. Her ambition was to remain accessible to a family crew and offer maximum comfort.
LAGOON 55 – A legend catamaran
Multihulls World – 2021
So much water has passed between the hulls since 1987! The very first Lagoon, with its aerodynamic coachroof, probably had less than half the volume of the new 55. But the latter weighs twice as much. However, the spectacular slenderness of the rig would suggest that Lagoon hasn’t ignored the performance aspect.
Multihulls Special 2021
Yacht Style – May 2021
The volume of the 55 inside and outside is really amazing,” Gailly says. “Together with the Premium Services we will offer, she’s a logical link to our big four.”
Lagoon 55 – luxury sailing catamaran
Boatsales.com.au – April 2021
Lagoon’s latest version of one of its cornerstone models ready for Australian deliveries. The latest-generation Lagoon 55 luxury sailing catamaran has taken to the water, featuring a number of design and styling innovations that make it even more user-friendly.
Lagoon 42 – Yacht in review
Yacht4Less- March, 2021
Curvy, fast, and comfortable, the Lagoon 42 will not disappoint novice to expert sailors alike.
NEW LAGOON 55 – Exclusive video!
Multihulls World – March 2021
Lagoon 55 – preview of the new 2021 model at CNB, in Bordeaux. With the participation of Thomas Gailly, Lagoon’s Director.
LAGOON SEVENTY 7: OUR REVIEW
World Wide Luxury Yacht – February, 2021
The Seventy 7 is the flagship yacht of the shipyard Lagoon Catamaran. She is the favorite boat among catamarans lovers.
Lagoon 77
Katamaran
This yacht has oodles of space and will accommodate a family clan, friends and a professional crew with ease. The owners suite includes a walk-in closet, double-sink head and private terrace that swings out from the hull. And the galley below could be in a Manhattan apartment.
Lagoon SEVENTY 7 – Bringing it on!
Multihulls World
Catamarans in the over-75 feet bracket are not widespread on the world market and are all one-off builds. Lagoon has had an eye on this sector for quite a while now and has just joined in the game like the master player it is.
Tour the Lagoon 46 Catamaran
Pacific Yachting Magazine – January 2021
Watch an indepth walkthrough of the Lagoon 46 with bimini on the flybridge. “Bright and expansive saloon.. generous galley with propane stove, oven, two drawer fridges and freezer…”
Lagoon Seventy 8
Boatsales – November, 2020
This, the Lagoon Seventy 8, is the new flagship of the catamaran line, featuring so much living space that it’s more like a penthouse on the water than a boat.
Lagoon Sixty 7: Luxury Power Cat
Winward Islands – November, 2020
So far, it seems that this boat lives up to its expectations and should satisfy buyers looking for a catamaran with a comfortable living space as well as the ones looking to charter a powercat to sail around Caribbean, Mediterranean or even transatlantic.
Boat Test: NEW Lagoon 46
Sailing Today
Lagoon Yachts is the market leader when it comes to cruising catamarans and their new 46 sits plumb in the middle of the range. Claire Mahon takes it for a spin.
Lagoon’s new model: Lagoon 55
Sail World Cruising – March 2021
At first glance, the striking innovation on this new, just-launched Lagoon 55 is the aft area which has been totally redesigned to offer optimal circulation on board, creating a vast terrace on the sea.
Lagoon Sixty5: Home comforts abound
Yachting World – 2020
Tilting at the growing market for luxury catamarans, Lagoon Yachts is launching the second in its new very large line this spring, the Lagoon Sixty5
Lagoon SIXTY 7: Affordable? luxury
Multihulls World -2020
The objective is to offer guests an unforgettable time on the water. And this has every chance of being achieved. In the end, anything that might seem like an inconvenience due to nautical constraints is erased.
Lagoon 46: A big step forward
Multihulls World
The 46 seems to be the product of synthesis of several simultaneous influences: The VPLP architecture which advocates a revolutionary rig and a more efficient centering of weight, and an enhanced exterior design.
Lagoon 46, to be or not to be…
Barche Magazine
Lagoon 46, good performance and comfort. One thing doesn’t necessarily preclude the other. The search for this balance has been the guiding light in the development of the Lagoon catamarans.
Lagoon 46 & Best-Selling 450
Luxuo – October 2019
The difference between being at sea and at anchor require catamarans to fulfil two contrary roles. Succeeding in both makes a winning formula, as Lagoon found out by selling over 1,000 units of its 450, which has been succeeded by the 46 in 2019.
Lagoon Sixty 7 appeals in Asia
Luxuo – May 2020
Owners from Malaysia to Taiwan have ordered the Sixty 7, which joins the flagship Seventy 8 in Lagoon’s range of large motor yachts.
Lagoon SIXTY 5 – Life at sea
Multihulls World – 2020
With this new model, the little sister to the remarkable SEVENTY 7, Lagoon is reinforcing its anchored position in the world of luxury catamarans with a visual identity that is very different from that of the smaller Lagoons. We were able to make two trips aboard the SIXTY 5 off La Rochelle on France’s Atlantic coast, sailing between the islands of Ré, Oléron and Aix.
Lagoon Seventy 7 Lagoon flagship
Bill on the Water – October 2019
The ultimate luxury sailing vessel on the water….. The Lagoon SEVENTY 7. “The first thing people say even before they step foot on this boat is “WOW!”
Lagoon Sixty 5
Bluewater Sailing – December, 2019
The Sixty 5 can have either a five-cabin or six-cabin layout. The five-cabin layout would be the owner’s version and has three double cabins with en-suite heads in the port hull and a fourth double in the bow of the starboard hull; the owner’s master suite is aft to starboard and completely separate from the other cabins.
Lagoon 52 – Review while Sailing Croatia
Igor Stropnik – 2019
Sailing Lagoon 52 catamaran in Croatia. Review of the Lagoon 52 catamaran while Sailing Croatia.
Lagoon 40 – tested and reviewed
Sailing Today
Lagoon Yachts has led the way for cruising catamarans and the new 40 is another trailblazing example, as Sam Jefferson discovers.
Lagoon 42 – tested and reviewed
Sailing Today
New rig, level living area and sweeter lines – small changes make the new Lagoon 42 a slick package
Lagoon Seventy 7 – Walkaround
Boat Tube – June 2019
Welcome to BoatTube!!! On our channel, we upload daily, two of our original, short 2-5min, walkaround videos of Motor Boats, Sailing Yachts, Jet Ski and everything that floats in the water.
Lagoon SEVENTY 8: Tomorrows yacht…
Multihulls World
Discovering the SEVENTY 8, you’d think the first impression would be that you’re boarding a boat you know, in this case the Lagoon SEVENTY 7, but just one with the mast unstepped. But as soon as you get aboard, you discover a very different high-end unit.
Boat Review: Lagoon 50
Sail Magazine – December, 2018
Anyone under the impression that change in today’s production catamarans is about little more than cosmetics needs to check out the Lagoon 50—an all-new design that went on to become the winner in the 40 to 50ft cruising multihull category in SAIL’s 2019 Best Boats awards.
Lagoon 50 – walkthrough
The Catamaran Company – Nov 2018
Recently released, the new Lagoon 50 catamaran is quickly becoming a favourite among the multihull enthusiast. This model is considered the largest Lagoon dedicated to family sailing without a crew. She offers a sleek design with performance in mind and many innovations.
Lagoon 40: Sailing vacation
Instant Sailing – 2018
Upon setting your eyes to the Lagoon 40, its aesthetic beauty that stands out would immediately capture any boater’s attention.
Lagoon 42: Effective 42-footer
Multihulls World
Lagoon is continuing the redevelopment of its range with a model whose new rig is at the heart of a significant evolution in style, ergonomics and performance. We have just spent two days onboard the 42.
Boat Review: Lagoon 40
Sail Magazine – 2018
Designed by VPLP, the new cat adopted the styling of her larger siblings, including more angular transoms, longer rectangular hull ports to let light stream in below and a coachroof that flows into an upward-angled composite hardtop, which gives the boat an aggressive look.
Revolution of the New Lagoon 55
Yachts Croatia – March 2021
It’s difficult to compare the Lagoon 55 of 1987 and the new Lagoon 55 of 2021, as innovations have changed the hulls and interior layout. However, shipyard said without any doubt that Lagoon has remained faithful to its roots and values: to offer a safe and comfortable sailing yacht, to go far and travel. A yacht where life is good.
Lagoon 40: A clever and sharp 40 footer
Multihulls World – 2018
Lagoon have just unveiled their new 40 footer with a bold move: the 40 is replacing the 400 and the 39. It is the 40 which has now become the entry-level and introduction model to the Lagoon concept.
Reviewed: Lagoon Sixty 7 Powercat
Yachting Magazine – August, 2020
Oftentimes, powercats end up looking like wedding cakes. Making them look good is a real challenge. All credit, then, to Lagoon’s regular preferred creative partners, automotive-design legend Patrick Le Quément and VPLP, which respectively take the bows for exterior design and naval architecture on the Lagoon Sixty 7.
Lagoon 40 Catamaran Review
Cruising World – 2018
The French builder adds a distinctive new look to its range. This latest breed of Lagoons still carries the brand’s vertical saloon windows, but its cabin roofs and Biminis have evolved and now seem to float atop the house.
Lagoon 50 Review
Boats.com – 2018
Nothing kills innovation faster than incremental improvement. Maybe that’s why nothing inspires it like a clean sheet of paper. Kudos to Lagoon for understanding that and tossing out preconceived notions. With the launch of the new Lagoon 50, the French catamaran builder tapped into true innovation in a world of evolutionary lookalikes.
Yacht Review: Lagoon Seventy 8
Yacht Style – March 2018
The Lagoon Seventy 8 super catamaran is the perfect yacht for long-range cruising. The real challenge for Lagoon was to design a yacht that offered cutting-edge solutions for owners looking for motor yachts while meeting the needs and expectations of a new generation of gentleman sailors.
Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat
Yachting Magazine – Feb 2018
The Lagoon Seventy 8 is 1 inch longer in length and width than the size of a doubles tennis court. Picture sitting center court at Wimbledon: With lifelines placed just outside the service lines, you have an accurate visual of the Seventy 8’s sheer magnitude, which can be difficult for owners of 78-foot-long monohulls to grasp.
Lagoon 50 Catamaran Review
Cruising World – June, 2018
Big and roomy, Lagoon’s new 50 footer is also easy to handle. The Lagoon 50 was described by a company spokeswoman as being “the most open-minded catamaran on the market.” That’s a statement that could be taken in a number of ways.
First Look: Lagoon Seventy8
Power and Motoryacht – November 2017
The enormous decks of this long-range cruising cat stretch across both the cockpit and bow, and along the length of the sponsons, each a huge expanse dotted with large hatches—five on the port side, seven to starboard—that provide light to the spaces below, as well as air and emergency egress.
Lagoon 50 Review
Cruising Off Duty – November, 2018
In this episode of Cruising Off Duty, we continue our series where we are checking out the Catamarans at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to see what we think would suit us as a full-time live-aboard catamaran as we circumnavigate the globe.
Lagoon Seventy 8 Walkthrough
Catamaran Channel – October 2017
A silent walkthrough of the Lagoon SEVENTY 8 at the premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival 2017. This model includes the private island accessed from the owners cabin.
Boat Review: Lagoon 42
Sail Magazine – August 2017
Lagoon’s newest cruising cat is indeed both curvaceous and sleek, not to mention fun to move (or lounge) about. The freshly designed 42, which replaces the 420/421 of which over 270 hulls were built, also makes tracks, whether on short island hops or a bit farther afield.
Lagoon 450s – Very Good Manners
Asia-Pacific Boating – 2017
THE LAGOON 450 S IS AIMED SQUARELY at the cruising family that wants a proven catamaran with good offshore capabilities, yet in a manageable size for short-handed sailing as well.
Lagoon 450s – Boat Review
Sail Magazine – 2017
It’s good to have choices. That’s why I like Lagoon’s approach to its 45ft catamaran, which now also comes as a “SporTop,” as the French builder calls it. The new 450S is the refreshed version of the 450F (flybridge), which was introduced in 2011 when it replaced the very popular 440.
Lagoon SEVENTY 7 Review
Boats.com – April 2017
Impressive dimensions and harmonious proportions create a luxurious effect in this sailing catamaran.
Lagoon SEVENTY 7 Walkthrough
Catamaran Guru – February 2017
The Seventy7 is everything and more that one would expect on a mega yacht. My video may not do it complete justice, so do take a moment at the Strictly Sail Miami Boat Show to view this magnificent yacht!
Lagoon 450s Review
Multihulls World – 2017
As a company which is consistently listening to their customers, Lagoon is offering the SporTop evolution on their 52 and 450 catamarans. They are aimed at cruising families who would rather have a helm station closer to the boat’s main central living area.
Lagoon Seventy 8
Southern Boating – May 2018
In designing the Lagoon Seventy 8, the real challenge was to develop cutting-edge solutions designed for owners looking for a new generation of large motoryachts. The Seventy 8’s enormous flybridge is fully customizable with features, such as a hot tub, a large foldaway dining table to starboard and a sun lounge forward.
Lagoon 42 Catamaran
Boating New Zealand – December 2016
The new Lagoon 42 catamaran is a fun, spacious vessel designed for easy sail handling. She’s also chic and stylish – you may be tempted to wear tails rather than togs to dinner.
Lagoon 40 Review
Boats.com – 2018
With the new 2018 Lagoon 40, the French-catamaran builder has created a friendly forty-footer designed to focus on both performance and interior aesthetics.
Lagoon 42: Catamaran Review
Boatsales.com.au – September 2016
The all-new Lagoon 42 is a great example of the new breed of modern-day catamaran. This design builds on the success of the world’s biggest production cat brand, which in turn is part of the giant Beneteau group. It’s an ultra-modern cat with the clean, efficient lines of a modern European design — vertical bows, high freeboard and big picture hull windows.
Lagoon 42: First Look Video
Boats.com – May 2016
Enter the Lagoon 42, a model that reviewer Dieter Loibner found on display at the Dusseldorf boat show. Join Dieter for this short but insightful video, to learn more about the 2016 Lagoon 42.
Lagoon 42: Sailing on Open Waters
Boats.com – May 2016
If you want to gain some real insight into this boat, know first that to create it designer Patrick Le Quement partnered with naval architects VPLP. The net result? An exterior that eschews hard angles for strikingly soft curves, from the gullwing under the bridge deck to the expansive coachroof. Know also that this new cat doesn’t just look different, she’s also easier to manage—even with a giant rig.
Sixty 5 rounds out Lagoon’s ‘big four’
Yacht Style – September 2020
Joining Lagoon’s Seventy 8 and Sixty 7 powercats and the pioneering Seventy 7 sail cat, the new Sixty 5 offers comfort, easy handling, remarkable space and a wide range of layout options for all three decks.
Lagoon 52 – Good and Bad Points
Cruising Sea
The Lagoon 52 is a redesign of the classic Lagoon Catamarans. This Lagoon 52 Catamaran Review will focus on the new aspects of the boat as well as the other features that make up the 52.
Lagoon 52 Review
Tradeaboat
The latest Lagoons have had a makeover to soften some of the harsher angles but remain distinct-looking cruising cats that are stronger on practicalities than finesse. No bad thing when you are at sea, as I found when sailing one along the French coast.
Lagoon 52′: A bold development
Multihulls World
Cruising monohulls plunged into the gap, despite dubious manoeuvrability, resulting from the inappropriate fittings of the time. The fashionable short (chord), deep keels, reinforced the unsuitability of these boats to the coastal cruising and beaching which are nevertheless practised by the majority of users.