Press kitBoote Düsseldorf 17-25.01.2009

La Rochelle, France, the 16 th of JanuaryFor the first time, Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design (BRYD) introduces Code[e], a 100-foot eco-friendly luxury catamaran, at the Boot Düsseldorf 2009.

Code [e] is an aesthetic, high-performance, state of the art luxury catamaran designed to cruise in symbiosis with the environment. A model of Code [e] will be displayed for the first time at the Boot Düsseldorf 2009, Hall 7, stand AB11.

Olivier Racoupeau: “Code [e] is about protecting, living with and learning from the environment. It matches our way of living and thinking with respect to our natural surroundings. We practice what we preach and believe that technology can help us protect the environment. Our team is constantly studying new ways of reducing yachts negative impacts while keeping a high level of comfort and performances for our clients. I am very happy to introduce Code [e] for the first time in Germany a country really concerned by those issues”.

Living with the environment:o Sun : 40 m² of solar panels fully integrated to the structureo Wind: 2 vertical retractable 1100 Watts silent wind turbineso Water: 2 Hydro Electric generators will provide power while sailing.

Protecting the environment: o A Hybrid propulsion system, silent and emission free, will be used with a

reasonable 15 minutes autonomy while docking or anchoring for example.

o LED lighting divides by 10 the electric consumption compared to halogen bulbs

o The use of air conditioning is greatly reduced thanks to air intakes located below the platform and a clever distribution system throughout the yacht

o Fresh water from the rain will be captured on the roof, filtered and utilized to minimize the use of the water maker

o A hot water system, located on the top of the roof, will use the sun to top up the classical hot water production equipment.

Learning from the environment:o An observation station is located on the platform, at mast food ahead of

the salon and dining areas. This space will feature touch screen computers connected to the internet, books, revues and magazines about the sea, the wind, the sky and the earth. It will host comfortable couches to speak about environmental issues with guests and friends.

The Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design team has integrated the protection of the environment in each stage of design process. Code [e] is not just a concept; the team is finishing the full specifications and will soon start consulting shipyards to build this unique yacht.

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MORE ON Code [e] and Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design in the following press kit.

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SUMMARY

I. CODE [E]

1. Concepta. Introduction page 4b. [e]nvironmental Technology page 4c. [e]nvironmental Exterior Design page 5d. [e]nvironmental Interior Design page 5

2. Short Specifications page 5

II. BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN – BRYD

1. History – 30 years of excellence in yacht design page 6

2. Team page 7

3. References page 8

III. CONTACT 1. BRYD Contact page 9

2. PRESS Contact page 9

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I. CODE [E]

1. CONCEPT a. Introduction

Code [e] is an eco-friendly luxury cruising catamaran designed to have the smallest impact possible on the environment. Environmental issues were integrated at all stages of the design process. Code [e] will cruise in symbiosis with its natural surroundings.Code [e] is the proof that a yacht can offer high-performance, be stylish, comfortable, and yet respectful of Nature.

b. [e]nvironmental Technology

To design Code [e], BRYD has studied ways to use technology to reduce the impact of emissions and the consumption of energy.

o Hybrid Propulsion system: this silent and emission free system can be used with a reasonable 15 minutes autonomy while docking or anchoring for example. For long distance fossil energy is still needed.

o Solar Panels: 40 m² of solar panels are fully integrated to the structure and provide 35 kWh on a clear day.

o Wind Turbines: 2 vertical retractable 1100 Watts state of the art wind turbines are located on both side of the roof. Up, they contribute silently to the power needs of the yacht. Down, they disappear discreetly in the structure.

o Hydro generators: 2 hydro generators are used to provide power while sailing

o LEDs: LED lighting is used to divide by 10 the electric consumption compared to halogen bulbs.

o Lithium Ion batteries: lithium Ion Batteries offer the best energy-to-weight ration and the slowest loss of charge when not in use.

o Waste water treatment system: will provide an emission free treatment for black and grey waters.

o Electrical load-shedding system: will provide an automated control of electrical load-shedding thus reduce peak loads and the need to transfer some power to another generator.

c. [e]nvironmental Exterior Design

Catamarans are the best suited vessels to integrate eco-friendly solutions in their design.

o Small WSA (wetted surface area) and shallow draft: both lower the need for fuel consumption to get good average speeds and lessen the negative impacts on marine life compared to a similar size monohull.

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o Air Intakes: The use of air conditioning is greatly reduced thanks to air intakes located below the platform and a clever distribution system throughout the yacht.

o Hot water heating system: located on the top of the roof, this system uses the sun to warm up water.

o Fresh Water capture system: fresh water from the rain will be captured on the roof, filtered and utilized to decrease the use of the water maker.

o Non aggressive exterior design: the exterior lines are as discreet and as clean as possible. Code[e] blends literally into the environment.

d. [e]nvironmental Interior Design

The interior was designed with the same philosophy. Owners and guest wills be close to, observe and learn from the environment.

o Observation station: an observation station is located on the platform, at mast food. This space will feature touch screen computers connected to the internet, books, revues and magazines about the sea, the wind, the sky and the earth. It will host comfortable couches to discuss environmental issues with guests and friends.

o View on the sea: the view on the sea is optimized throughout the yacht. The owner suite features a private terrace on the sea accessible

through large French sliding windows. The salon/dining area is surrounded by large windows protected from

the sun by the roof top and special solar screens. Light flows in both hulls thank to a line of flush-deck hatches going

from stern to bow.

Code [e] will be built in sandwich composite (E-glass/carbon/PVC foam). However, eco-friendly materials will be used whenever possible (balsa, linen fiber…) for the interior fittings, floors, furniture structure.

2. SHORT SPECIFICATIONS

- LOA: 31.20 m /102.36 ft- LWL: 28.40 m /93.17 ft- BEAM: 13.00 m /42.60 ft - Draft minimum: 1.38 m /4.52 ft- Draft maximum: 4.40 m/14.43 ft- Rig: Sloop- Mast and boom: Carbon - Total sail area: 460 m²/4951.40 square foot- Displacement empty: 70 T- Engines: 2*260 hp- Speed (max/cruise): 17/10 knots- Fuel capacity: 2 * 3000 l (2 * 792.52 US Gallons) - Freshwater capacity: 2 * 2000 l (2 * 528.34 US Gallons)- Owner and guests: 8- Crew: 6- Construction: Composite

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- Process: Infusion - Conception: BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN- Naval architecture: BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN - Interior designer: BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN- Builder: To be determined

The general specifications mentioned above are preliminaries and not contractual.

II. BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

1. 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN YACHT DESIGN

BRYD was established in 1978 by Jean Berret, a naval architect renowned for having created numbers of high-performance seagoing vessels which are very finely worked aesthetically and often innovative. Olivier Racoupeau, a young graduate in aeronautical and mechanical engineering, joined Jean Berret in 1983 and became a partner in 1994. In 2008, Jean Berret retired. Olivier Racoupeau now continues the journey on the same tracks.

Since the beginning, BRYD has had the reputation of innovating while designing stylish yachts. Over the years the design office has developed a very comprehensive and structured design process. The results are safe, seafaring yachts perfectly fulfilling the wishes of BRYD clients whether private owners or shipyards.

Bénéteau, Fountaine Pajot, Garcia Yachts, Wauquiez, Alliage and Allures Yachting have tied, for years, very strong relationships with the design office.

The office is able to work on all kinds of project from the Mini 6.5 racing sailboats to yachts over 100-foot whether monohulls or Multihulls. Today, BRYD is also one the firms renowned for catamaran yacht design.

Olivier Racoupeau and his team are working for the future and also inventing new ways of using technology aboard yachts to protect the environment. Recent developments have been introduced in the new 100-foot catamaran Code[e].

The design office, located in La Rochelle, has grown in size and now counts 10 crew members.

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2. TEAM

Olivier Racoupeauo CEO and Head Designero Mechanics and Aeronautics Engineeri – Toulouse University

(Toulouse-France).

Sylvie Arramyo Olivier Racoupeau Personal Assistant

Isabelle Ramirezo In charge of the company’s communications, she also

advises the crews and clients on the interior designo History of art, languages and international trade graduate.

Pierre Gainzao Project Manager o Yacht & Design Graduate (Southampton - UK)

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Marc Tandonnet o Project Managero BTS Naval Construction (St Nazaire – France ) , BEng Yacht &

Powercraft Design (Southampton – UK)

Dominique Brisé o Project Manager – Structural Studies and Technical

Standards application specialist. o B.Sc Yacht and Powercraft Design (Southampton - UK)

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Mathieu Blanchier o Project Managero A DPLP architect graduate of the ENSAPLV (National School

of Architecture in Paris La Villette, France) and CEAA (Certificate of Further Studies in Architects)

Nicolas Deprezo Project Managero Engineer Ecole des Mines (Paris, France) – DPEA Naval

Architecture (Nantes, France).

Pierrick Cruzolo Project Managero BTS en Naval Construction (St Nazaire, France) and BEng

Yacht and Powercraft Design (Southampton UK). o Engineer Ecole des Mines in Paris – DPEA Naval Architecture

in Nantes.

Morgan Le Moal o Project Managero BTS Naval Construction (St Nazaire – France), Graduate in Naval CAO, DPEA in Naval Architecture ENSA (Nantes – France).

3. MAIN RECENT REFERENCES

YACHTS MONOHULLS Lgth Shipyard

MAGISTRAL 118’ JFAOBSESSION II 112’ CIMBENIGET 85’ GARCIAFAST CRUISER 72’ GARCIA – scheduled 2009MARY BLUE 65’ GARCIA

YACHTS CATAMARANSLgth Shipyard

WONDERFUL 72’ YAPLUKAZ90 90’ XXX –Scheduled 2009

PRODUCTION MONOHULLS

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Lgth ShipyardALLIAGE 48’ 50’ 56’ ALLIAGEAZZURO 47’ 53’ 59’ 63’ ALLIAGEALLURE 40’ 44’ 51’ ALLURE YACHTINGOCEANIS 343’ 40’ 43’ 46’ BENETEAU

50’ 54’CENTURION 40’ WAUQUIEZPILOT SALOON 41’ 47’ 55’ WAUQUIEZ

PRODUCTION CATAMARANS

lgth ShipyardGALATHEA 65’ FOUNTAINE PAJOTELEUTHERA 60’ FOUNTAINE PAJOTSALINA 48’ FOUNTAINE PAJOT

VI. CONTACTS

1. BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN:

Isabelle Ramirezisabelle@berret-racoupeau.com

Tel: + 33 (0) 546 457 979Mob: + 33 (0) 623 804 054

Web: www.berret-racoupeau.com

Address: Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design3 bis, avenue des Amériques17000 LA ROCHELLE - FRANCE

2. PRESS CONTACT:Sébastien Barthez – Fine PRsebastien.barthez@gmail.com

Tel: + 33 (0) 621 392 845Fax: + 33 (0) 299 691 689

Address: FINE PR9b, rue de Rennes35850 GÉVEZÉ - FRANCE

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