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4th Event of Zodiac Club Day at Arzon

Splendid 4th Event Arzon

On June 17, 2023, the picturesque coastal town of Arzon (Brittany, France) came alive with the vibrant celebration of the Zodiac Club Day.

This eagerly anticipated event marked its fourth edition with 100 owners and 35 boats.

These events garnered even more enthusiasm and excitement, as it continued to grow in popularity.

Checkout their previous get-together here.

It’s a great region to enjoy your holidays on the water: le Morbihan. Especially the waters nearby Vannes.

Zodiac Club Day 4th Event Arzon @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat — Drone view during the Zodiac club day 4th event

This video was published on the Zodiac Nautic YouTube channel.

Captains Trapped in Impressive Waves

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Cause of These Impressive Waves

The Passe du Boucarot in Capbreton, France is known for its awe-inspiring waves and powerful shore breaks.

The waters off the coast of Capbreton are home to a remarkable deep and expansive canyon.

This geological wonder was formed by the powerful movements of tectonic plates between France and Spain, leaving behind this impressive natural feature.

Captains Trapped in Impressive Waves @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat — Impressive waves to tackle

The sea floor undergoes a rapid elevation as it approaches the coast, resulting in treacherous waves at the entrance of the inlet.

This phenomenon explains why caution must be exercised when navigating these waters (you can train yourself).

With the combination of precise tidal movements, powerful currents caused by the imposing canyon, and the added challenge of large waves crashing onto the shore, venturing into the inlet can pose significant risks.

And sometimes it is better to say “no” like what was the skipper of the Evok thinking with kids on board…

This video was published on the Boat Zone YouTube channel

BPC Nieuwpoort Dieppe Étretat 2023 in Three Days

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Nieuwpoort Dieppe Étretat Round Trip

The Belgian Pneumaitclub is mainly about the pleasure of being on the water with friends, of participating and learning to organize navigations that we would not undertake alone.

Without forgetting the additional safety potential offered by navigation in a “flotilla”.You’ll find more videos and free magazines in our shop here on RIBsONLY.com.

This adventure had a round trip of 330 nautical miles, covered in three days.