The Arcachon-based yard that built the IMOCA Safran sailed by Marc Guillemot
Thierry Eluère is a French naval constructor, former manager of the Chantier Naval de Larros (CNL), based in Gujan-Mestras, on the Bassin d'Arcachon. The yard was founded in 2001 by Yves Parlier and Didier Cazeaux, and specialized in building race boats and composite boat components.
Offshore racing and composite construction
CNL built the IMOCA Safran (2007, VPLP-Verdier design) skippered by Marc Guillemot — 3rd in the 2008-2009 Vendée Globe. The yard also worked on the arms of the Actual 50' trimaran sailed by Yves Le Blevec and on Gitana II. In 2009, it launched a carbon mast pultrusion activity with Epsilon Composite.
Yard closed since 2017
CNL was struck off on May 18, 2017 (closure due to insufficient assets, Bordeaux commercial court). Thierry Eluère had left management in 2010, succeeded by Michel Douville de Franssu until closure. This page is kept for historical traceability of boats built at the yard.
