Gepeto Composite

Gepeto Composite — High-performance composite boatyard, Lorient La Base

Founded in 2000 and located at the historic site of Lorient La Base, Gepeto Composite occupies 1,500 m² of workshops equipped for all composite material fabrication techniques. The yard has established itself as a French reference in the construction of offshore racing hulls in both monolithic and sandwich construction, with rare versatility between unique prototypes and small series.

Expertise

Specializing in vacuum infusion and carbon-epoxy composites, Gepeto works for Class 40, IMOCA, Mini, multihull, and cruising catamaran teams. The yard masters the entire process: molding, structure, appendages, fittings, and painting.

Notable achievements

• Lift 40 #154 — Class 40 Route du Rhum 2018 winner
• Class 40 Crédit Mutuel #202 — Ian Lipinski / David Raison, launched April 2024, Globe 40 2025-2026 winner