Categories Non classéCELEBRATING SUCCESS FOR IGUANA YACHTS AT THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 24 September 2024 The 2024 Edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival has come to an end. For its 45th edition, the event offered the opportunity to witness the latest innovative models and some of the most impressive yachts on the market.During the 6 day showcase, more than 55,000 visitors from 130 countries came to see the stunning setting of the Cannes Harbor surrounded by hundreds of boats. We would like to thank everyone who came by our stand.Let’s review this spectacular event in pictures!THE IGUANA BOW RIDER WORLD PREMIERE The festival attracted luxury boat enthusiasts, industry leaders, and media from all around the world. It was the perfect place for us to showcase our latest innovations, the Iguana Bow Rider.With spacious seats and a French luxury design, the Iguana Bow Rider is the perfect boat for getaways. This amphibious yacht redefines family and friends’ outings.From the large windshield and the amphibious technology, go explore new horizons in safety and limitless by sea. LEARN MORE MEETING OUR SUPPORTING COMMUNITYThe Cannes Yachting Festival has always been a celebration that gathers people who are passionate about the boating world. It was not only about showcasing our yachts, it was about sharing our passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and the yachting lifestyle. We are immensely proud of the positive feedback we received throughout the festival. So, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who came to see us. ACHIEVING SUCCESS THROUGH COLLABORATIONAlso, this success is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our incredible team and the Cannes Yachting Festival staff. Your passion for excellence shines through in every detail, and it was an absolute honor to see the fruits of your labor celebrated at the festival. Thanks to our team who did this amazing job from backstage to the stand at Cannes. OTHER EVENTS LET'S MEET AT MONACOThe Boat Show season is not finished yet. We will remain on the French Azure Coast and meet you at the Monaco Yacht Show from the 25th to the 28th of September. Our stand is at the A110 Quai Antoine Ier if you want to take a closer look at our new Iguana Bow Rider.Thank you again and see you there!
Categories Non classéMEET MADISON LARABI, OUR SUCCESSFUL CONSOLE DESIGNER Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 3 September 2024 We were pleased to interview Madison at the construction site this month. He is part of the before-decking team and excels in console manufacturing. This meeting allowed us to better understand his responsibilities and passions at Iguana Yachts. You couldn’t drive an Iguana without its console work, demonstrating our expertise in building these unique amphibious boats.TELL US MORE ABOUT YOURSELF “After completing two NVQs in carpentry and cabinetmaking, I pursued further education, obtaining an art diploma in cabinetmaking and a Higher Technician Diploma in woodworking and house construction systems. During my studies, I undertook a 3-month project, the objective of which was to design and create a piece of furniture. I discovered my affinity for drawing, both on paper and using computer software. Upon completing the project, I realized that my true passion lay in creating plans and drawings rather than in cabinetmaking.Why drawing? It allowed me to conceptualize and plan various projects, from idea to realization. Bringing a drawing to life is incredibly rewarding. So I started my career as a structural designer in a design office, where I perfected my skills. I had several other experiences before arriving at Iguana.”WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE AT IGUANA YACHTS ?“First of all, I came to know about Iguana Yachts through Fabrice Chirain, the leader of the decking team, who I have known for many years before I joined the company.. When he found out that I was looking for a new professional opportunity, he informed me that the company was hiring for the shipyard workshop. He explained the project and the company’s products to me, and I was thrilled at the prospect of working here. Consequently, I applied for a position and got the opportunity to work on the Iguana Project. The product is exceptional. It’s not every day that you see an amphibious boat rolling into the parking lot. I even brought my son, and he had his first experience at sea aboard an Iguana!”“Iguana enables me to grow and continuously learn in various areas. It’s very rewarding to know that our skills are appreciated, and our work can be seen on unique amphibious boats around the world.Each new model presents a challenge, and over the years, I have been involved in the development of several models, including the Iguana Sport, the Iguana Fisher, and the Iguana Bow Rider.” In addition, caterpillars are a great idea! When you see what you can do with an iguana, whether it’s sand, rocks or in the water... The boat is very mobile.WHAT ARE YOUR MISSIONS AT IGUANA? “My specialty is manufacturing consoles. When the console is received, it is raw without holes. I take care of trimming, cutting out the outline of the elements which will be linked together, and installing the screens, joysticks, buttons… This is how I install all the controls, and I love what I do.I also work on tasks before decking the boat. Indeed, we each have a specialty, while remaining versatile. We know how to do each other’s jobs when we’re not there.”“I love working at Iguana because I enjoy creating various products across different areas such as hydraulic, composite, and electrical. I value versatility and being able to work in diverse areas. The team is fantastic, the atmosphere is motivating, and I’ve been with them for 3 years!“ It’s a demanding job. At each stage, if we neglect a point, it will create malfunctions in the end. Plus the versatility of the job, I love what I do!Interested in joining the team? Check out our latest positions. JOIN THE TEAM
Categories Non classéLAST NEWS FROM THE IGUANA SUMMER TOUR Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 2 September 2024 As August comes to an end, our Summer Tour remains in full swing. From exclusive events on Long Island and exhilarating sea trials in Cape Cod Bay to a serene passage through the Hamptons and the exploration of the East Coast’s breathtaking landscapes, our esteemed Iguana Commuter continues its spirited journey. Discover more about our recent events. ALLIED MARINE & THE NAVY BEACH RESTAURANTMONTAUK, NYWe were invited to be the official tender for Ferretti’s clients attending the event. The Allied Marine team was kind and accommodating during the day. We brought to light the amphibious capabilities of our boats by transporting the customers on their yachts to the land, safe and dry. The landscape was splendid, the sea was calm, the perfect condition to cruise with our partner. From a welcoming atmosphere to enthusiastic people, we were welcomed for a delicious brunch at the Navy Beach Restaurant. An ideal place to take a break during your sea trip for relaxation and good food. This place perfectly captures the essence of a summer family day! MORE ABOUT THE SUMMER TOUR THE NANTUCKET RACE WEEK 2024NANTUCKET, MAWe had the pleasure of participating in Nantucket Race Week, and it was a tremendous success for us. We showcased the Iguana’s incredible capabilities to a wide audience, and each time it arrived on a beach, it made an immediate impression. The experience was fantastic, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to Sergey from Nantucket Marine for being our guide on the island. Nantucket is truly a beautiful destination. Enjoy some of the photos we captured. ALL EVENTS SEA TRIALS IN FISHERS ISLAND & THIMBLE ISLANDSFISHERS ISLAND, NY & THIMBLE ISLANDS, CT We embarked on an exclusive visit to Fishers Island, offering our community the opportunity to experience sea trials in this picturesque location. Just a swift 15-minute voyage from Mystic, Connecticut, brought us to this stunning destination.The day was nothing short of perfect for cruising along the breathtaking coastline, where the Iguana Commuter’s performance and versatility on both land and sea were on full display. This demonstration truly underscored why the Iguana is the ultimate choice for this coveted region.Then, we visited other prospects in the Thimble Islands. What a surprise it was to see its beaches so similar to Normandy in France! From the beautiful archipelagos to the colorful coasts, we were overwhelmed by nostalgia.In addition, the sea trial went beautifully! Our clients loved the Iguana Commuter, it is the perfect solution for them as they are living on a private island. How not to be conquered by the Iguana Experience? Once you have tried it, you love it! BOOK A SEA TRIAL FOLLOW OUR TRIP IN NEW ENGLAND NEXT STOP: NEWPORT BOAT SHOW & SEA TRIALS AT CASEY'S MARINANEWPORT, RIJoin us at Casey’s Marina from September 5th to 10th in the charming coastal town of Newport, Rhode Island. Over these five days, we will offer sea trials and our team will be on hand to answer all your questions. Don’t miss the chance to explore the Iguana Commuter firsthand!We look forward to seeing you there. LEARN MORE
Categories Non classéIGUANA BOW RIDER PHOTO SHOOTING Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 2 September 2024 We are thrilled to unveil the results of our latest photoshoot featuring the brand-new Iguana Bow Rider. Blessed with perfect weather, the photos have turned out beautifully. Explore the stunning images below. ORDER NOW A NEW STYLISH DESIGNThe Iguana Bow Rider is a unique model of our range. Not only for its amphibious capability but also it is made for social and comfort. We combine performance and design with French know-how into this 10 m boat. Is it not a luxury to have your boat ready to go just like your car? Take your Iguana and go explore new places. The Iguana Bow Rider promises to deliver unforgettable moments with your loved ones. INTERIOR & BOW LEARN MORE THE IGUANA CRUISING ENQUIRE
Categories Non classéIGUANA YACHTS AT THE MONACO YACHT SHOW 2024 Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 2 September 2024 We are delighted to announce our participation for the first time in the Monaco Yacht Show 2024. We would love to meet you there from September 25th to 28th. This year, you can find us at our stand A11, Quai Antoine 1er. During the event, you will have the exclusive opportunity to be among the first to see the world premiere of the new Iguana Bow Rider. Discover how our new boat is the perfect opportunity for your Superyacht as a tender. Schedule a meeting with our team to discuss your boat plans for 2025 and discover the advantages of amphibious yachts. SCHEDULE A MEETING WORLD PREMIERE OF THE IGUANA BOW RIDER Our team will be honored to present you our band new model, the Iguana Bow Rider. This is a project on which our teams have worked hard. So we are proud to present it in world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show. IGUANA BOW RIDER FIND US AT A11, QUAI ANTOINE Ier MEET OUR TEAMMeet our team on-site to ask them your questions. We are here to answer your needs, so do not hesitate to come! JUILIEN POIRIERManaging Director LINKEDIN TOBY SCRUBYSales Manager for Leisure LINKEDIN MONACO YACHT SHOW 2024 Join the Monaco Yacht Show, and immerse yourself in the excellence, innovation, and refinement that define yachting. In the idyllic setting of Port Hercule in Monaco participate in discussions shaping the future of more responsible yachting. Meet the industry’s foremost experts to realize your yacht purchase, charter, or construction project. BOOK YOUR TICKET You will not be available? No worries, we are present at several events throughout the year. SEE ALL EVENTS
Categories Non classéMEET US AT THE NEWPORT BOAT SHOW Post author By Clémence Thellier Post date 28 August 2024 We are thrilled to announce our participation in one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the United States, the Newport International Boat Show. Join us at our stand on Perry Mill Land Display in Newport, Rhode Island from September 12th to 15th 2024. Our team is eager to showcase the exceptional Iguana Commuter. This is a fantastic opportunity to see our vessels up close, ask questions, and experience what sets Iguana apart in the world of luxury boating. We would love for you to visit our stand and connect with us during the show. Your presence would make our debut at Newport even more special. We look forward to seeing you there, The Iguana Team 🦎 SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT FIND US ON PERRY MILL WHARF IGUANA COMMUTERNo need to introduce the Iguana Commuter. This amphibious boat offers comfort and protection to its passengers. Come and discover the amphibious technology and French luxury materialized in the Iguana Commuter. LEARN MORE IGUANA COMMUTER Joshua Bird & Iris BrugidouMeet the Iguana team at the Newport Boat Show. Joshua BirdNew England Managerjoshua.bird@iguanayachts.comPhone: +1 (401) 824-4440 CONTACT US We hope to see you there! BOOK YOUR TICKET
Categories Non classéIGUANA YACHTS AT THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2024 Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 26 July 2024 We are very pleased to announce our participation to the Cannes Yachting festival 2024. We would love to meet you there from September 10th to 15th 2024. This year, you will find us at our stand, Palais 110 in the Vieux Port area. On this occasion you will have the incredible opportunity to discover the new Iguana Bow Rider for the very first time on world premiere.Schedule a meeting with our team to discuss your boat needs for 2025 and learn more about the benefits of amphibious yachts. SCHEDULE A MEETING DISCOVER THE IGUANA BOW RIDER ON DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IGUANA BOW RIDER FIND US AT LE VIEUX PORT OF CANNES CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2024 Every year, the Cannes Yachting Festival hosts an eclectic offer of nearly 700 boats, from 5 to 50 metres, presented ashore for less than 10 metres and on-water beyond 10 metres. Meet the biggest actors in the boating industry and their latest innovations in unparalleled visiting conditions! BOOK YOUR TICKET You will not be available? No worries Iguana Yachts is present at several events throughout the year.Find us there! SEE ALL EVENTS
Categories Non classéMEET QUENTIN DUMAS, OUR PASSIONATE ASSEMBLER FITTER Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 25 July 2024 It is with pleasure that we met Quentin this month at the factory, where he excels as an assembler-fitter. This meeting allowed us to understand better his professional career and the prevailing team spirit at Iguana. The assemblers-fitters are the core of our business because they have the competencies and the expertise needed to build our unique products. Their know-how is priceless to master this particular technology.TELL US MORE ABOUT YOURSELF “My dad was a fisherman in Ouistreham. Actually, he always worked with his hands in the garage as much as in the house. Since I was a child, I watched him. Moreover, as the school did not suit me, I pursued a Professional Baccalaureate in carpentry and another one in house interior layout. In addition, these diplomas allowed me to learn how to renovate an entire building from floor to ceiling and to perform manual work. Then, I became self-employed in carpentry in the building industry, handling everything related to the wall, floor, and ceiling. Indeed, for 3 years, I renovated houses and fitted kitchens. Afterward, when I decided to stop my company, for administrative reasons, I found Iguana’s job offer. Although I was not looking for a position in the maritime industry, it was a surprising coincidence. The nautical side also attracted me in relation to my father who worked in the same field.”WHAT ARE YOUR MISSIONS AT IGUANA YACHTS?“I have been at Iguana Yachts for 3 and a half years. When I arrived, I was an assembler fitter. In one year and a half, I was trained in various areas, tubes, assembly, heads, cabins, and carpentry. Since August 2024, I have become the technical leader after decking, acting as Laurent‘s substitute, the current leader. The objective is to create 2 sub-teams to have 2 production lines working simultaneously on 2 boats. Our sub-teams consist of 3 to 4 people to meet the deadlines.” “Obviously, we remain the same team, and depending on the workload we help each other on different tasks. For a year now, this system has been in place. We help each other a lot with the new model, the Iguana Bow Rider, launching this summer.”PASSION FOR THE MANUAL WORK AND TEAM SPIRIT“What I really like is this manual side, we never do the same thing. Every day is different, thanks to customer customizations. As a technical leader, I am responsible for training new employees. I appreciate the training and managerial parts of my job. There is no preliminary training to build an Iguana because we are unique in the world. So, we need to take our time to pass down the knowledge to them. This aspect of my work is very fulfilling.Additionally, we are a good team at Iguana Yachts, everyone gets along well and it is very motivating. Human relations and learning are tasks I enjoy because they are enriching. Moreover, the product is really impressive and amazing.” It is a very impressive product. You do not see a boat with tracks anywhere!BUSINESS LIFE “A typical day at Iguana Yachts begins at 7 am. We meet at the shipyard, salute each other, and we hold a check-in on the progress of the boats. Then, I redistribute the tasks within my team. Once everyone is working with the right pieces and tools, I get down to my work. I am still here as a support. In case of a problem, I forward the information to the site manager. My challenge is to find enough time to manage and work on my tasks. Being a manager requires a lot of organization and coordination skills.”“It makes my day intense and interesting. As one of the most experienced employees, I have some complex missions. I enjoy this training aspect and being able to organize myself as I wish. It reminds me of my time as a self-employed.With the team we became friends. After COVID-19, they put volleyball back in place at lunch. So, we put tape on the ground with pallets, straps, and construction nets. We used to play volleyball for half an hour during the lunch break.” The team is very nice, and everyone from office positions to production workers gets along well. From the left to the right, Alexandre Von Barissich, Quentin Dumas, David Gonclaves and Elodie Thierry.Interested in joining the team? Check out our latest positions. JOIN THE TEAM
Categories Non classéA NEW IGUANA DELIVERY IN THE BAHAMAS Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 25 July 2024 Trying an Iguana Yacht is adopting it! One of our clients in the Bahamas succumbed to it. After 3 months of hard work at the shipyard, the customer received it. An Iguana delivery is always an exciting moment! The whole work of our passionate workers is delivered by one or two of our representatives to the final owner. And you may also know this boat. You liked it a lot in the previous newsletter, it is the Blue Iguana Knight!We take you with us for the stages of an Iguana delivery! PREVIOUS ARTICLE ARRIVAL OF THE BOAT IN MIAMI FROM THE SHIPYARDOnce the yacht was finished, it left the shipyard on a flattruck. Because we are selling our yachts on the international market, we are used to sending them abroad. To do so, we sent the boat to Le Havre International Harbor. From there the amphibious yacht did a 3-weeks trip to Miami. Then, an Iguana team on site was supervising the unloading with the customer. For the transportation, the Iguana Knight was on a 40 ft flat rack. At the marina, we launched the boat with a travel lift. INSPECTION OF THE BOAT WITH THE IGUANA TEAM When the boat arrived, our team did a complete inspection of it. Plus, as it is a RIB boat, we needed to blow up the tubes and fill it up with fuel. Afterward, we did a briefing to explain the boat operation. We explained not only the tracks and the Iguana Mobility System but also the added equipment. That was quite quick, as our customer’s captain had come to our shipyard in Caen.The next phase was the sea trials. We did speed, mechanic, and landing tests.LAST STEP, CROSSING FROM MIAMI TO NASSAUOnce the papers are signed, the guarantee begins! Then, the captain sailed back to Nassau in the Bahamas, the final destination, from Florida. Everything went smoothly during the 1-day travel of the Iguana, it is reliable. That is why we are proud of our team’s meticulous work! We were able to shoot the Iguana in Miami & in the Bahamas. Here are some pictures. IGUANA KNIGHT
Categories Non classéFIRST SEA TRIAL FOR THE IGUANA BOW RIDER IN NORMANDY Post author By Sasha Rouxel Post date 25 July 2024 Under a clear blue sky, we did the sea trial of the brand-new Iguana Bow Rider. This yacht is not just another boat; it represents a harmonious blend of innovation, elegance, and functionality, setting new features in the boating world.Let’s discover together the Bow Rider design, its advantages, and its first sea trial! READ PREVIOUS ARTICLE INNOVATIVE DESIGN MEETS PRACTICALITYAt first glance, the new Iguana Bow Rider has a unique and innovative French luxury design. Its details truly set it apart from other yachts. With spacious seats at the front and rear, it makes the Iguana the perfect boat for family and friends’ sea trips.The large windshield protects every passenger for a safe, dry, and comfortable yachting experience. Combined with the boat’s ergonomy, it creates an immersive boating experience with unparalleled visibility. ENQUIRE AMPHIBIOUS CAPABILITIES Leader in the boat market, what truly distinguishes this Bow Rider is its Amphibious nature. Seamlessly transitioning from land to water, it offers unmatched versatility. This innovation eliminates the need for traditional docking and opens up new possibilities for exploration.The Iguana Mobility System (IMS) allows your boat trips to be limitless. Indeed, the tack system goes on all-terrain and is designed to fit perfectly into the hull, without sacrificing the performance of the boat. MORE ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY THE SEA TRIALDuring the test, the Iguana Bow Rider performed flawlessly. The ride was smooth and stable, a testament to the meticulous work of our team at the shipyard. The yacht has showcased its potential to revolutionize the boating experience. DISCOVER THE BOW RIDER