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Zodiac VIP Event Vendée Globe Village 2024

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Zodiac and the Vendée: A Sea-Bound Partnership

The Vendée Globe was launched in 1989.

It quickly earned global admiration for highlighting the courage of solo sailors.

The race also celebrates their achievements in one of the world’s most challenging events.

In 2008, Zodiac became a key partner, enhancing safety and support for the event.

Over the years, the alliance between the Vendée Globe and Zodiac has become emblematic.

This partnership continues to shape the identity and legacy of this legendary solo sailing race.

These were the Zodiac models used:

  • Open 6.5 Édition Limitée
  • Pro 7 Édition Limitée
  • Pro 850 Édition Limitée

More videos about the this event and RIBs: Check out Zodiac’s Presence.

This video was published on the Zodiac Nautic YouTube channel.

©Cédric Manoukian – Montains Legacy in Les Sables-D’olonne, France With Mercury Marine France & Navicom

RIB Adventures’ Step by Step Night Launch

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Prepping for a Night Launch.

In episode 14 of RIB Adventures, Robin (aka VISTATREKKER) takes you on a thrilling offshore journey.

He heads out across the Irish Sea.

His goal is to reach the isolated Kish Bank Lighthouse aboard a compact 5.5-meter RIB.

This installment focuses on the essential steps for preparing a mall RIB for a flawless trailer night launch.

This is particularly challenging under nighttime conditions.

With darkness adding complexity, the importance of thorough preparation becomes even more evident.

Discover more videos from this adventurer, featuring family micro-adventures in Ireland, overlanding, RIB offshore trips, and canoe expeditions: VISTATREKKER

This video was published on the VISTATREKKER YouTube channel, absolutely worth a visit and your subscription.

AquaSpirit 585: New Aluminum RIB Revealed

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

First Look: The AquaSpirit 585

Shortly before the official unveiling at the Boat & Fishing Show in MEC Peania 2025, the new AquaSpirit 585 was presented.

George Polychroniou and Chronis Parmaklis (Parmaklis Marine) led this presentation.

This Ukraine built new aluminum Rigid inflatable Boat (RIB) has a robust construction. It also has a spacious deck for its modest length.

AquaSpirit boats are manufactured from 100% marine-grade aluminum, a material that is gaining increasing popularity, especially in Northern Europe.

The AquaSpirit 585 can be equipped with engines up to 150 hp and offers impressive performance.

Thanks to the D-shaped tubes, the boat features a spacious deck, smart storage solutions, and a comfortable driving position.

More information and videos I posted here: Get to Know the Aquaspirit brand

This video was published on the Boat & Fishing Magazine YouTube channel.

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The New MaxLine 38 RIB Teaser Video

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Showcasing the MaxLine 38

This 26-second teaser video offers a brief glimpse of the exciting new model in the Maxline range.

The MAXLINE series proudly stands as flagship of the Tiger Marine fleet.

These Rigid Inflatable Boats are suitable from day trips to comfortable multi-day holidays.

Tiger Marine has been crafting RIBs since 1996. Each vessel’s inflatable tubes are formed from premium ORCA CSM Hypalon fabric, renowned for superior resistance to abrasion, UV, saltwater.

This video was published on the Tiger Marine YouTube channel.

If you’re interested, I have more videos for you: Discover the world of Tiger Marine’s RIBs.

Proud to share that ORCA Retail is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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novi-marine RIB Gemini WR880’s Second Life

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
novi-marine RIB Gemini WR880's Second Life @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

A New Mission Awaits in Tropical Waters

Arjen Maan, CEO of novi-marine bid farewell to his trusted workhorse, the Offshore Support RIB NMC Greenpoint.

This 9-meter Gemini WR880 Cabin Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), powered by twin Yamaha 200 hp engines, has served over the years.

She was carefully prepared and was loaded for shipment to her new home on a beautiful Caribbean island.

There, she will begin an exciting new chapter.

Reassigned to the local Port Authority, the NMC Greenpoint will continue her legacy in a sunnier climate.

This Gemini WR880 will take on vital duties as an Inspection and Rescue RIB.

Arjen must be proud to see her continue serving with distinction in her new role.

The building of the WR880 hull is a RIBs ONLY exclusive: Check the different stages of the built.

And seeing this RIB model in different setting is eye-popping: Get to know the Gemini WR880 better.

Proud to share that Gemini and novi marine are good Friends of RIBs ONLY.

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