| 12/06/2010 | New Astus 20.2 video available from the Astus 20.2 Gallery page. Voile News looks at the Astus 20.2 Sport with designer Jean-Hubert Pommois and takes it for a sail.
|
| 30/04/2010 | We now have a range of high quality covers to protect your Astus trimaran. You can order them from our Online Shop.
|
| 31/03/2010 | Two new Astus 16.1 have been delivered to Southampton and Edinburgh this week. Congratulations to their new owners!
|
| 20/03/2010 | The entire Astus range is featured in Joe Farinaccio's latest book, More Small Trimarans. Check it out at Amazon.co.uk
|
| 10/03/2010 | New Astus 20.2 video available from the Astus 20.2 Gallery page. The Astus 20.2 Sport is put through its paces at La Trinité sur Mer, Brittany, France.
|
| 15/12/2009 | With 10 firm orders the Astus 20.2 beat expectations at the Paris boat show. See the latest pictures on the Astus 20.2 Gallery page.
|
| 03/12/2009 | The new Astus 20.2 trimaran has just been through its first sea trials in La Trinité sur Mer and passed with flying colours! Watch the first pictures of the Astus 20.2 on the water on the Astus 20.2 gallery page.
|
| 21/11/2009 | New Astus 22 video available from the Astus 22 Gallery page. It's as easy to extend the floats on the water as it is on the ground. Just have a look!
|
| 05/11/2009 | New Astus 22 video available from the Astus 22 Gallery page. With the mast rigging kit the mast can be stepped up by one person within minutes.
|
| 17/10/2009 | Ex Aqua is pleased to announce the launch of the Astus 20.2 trimaran, latest addition to the Astusboats range and successor to the Astus 20.1. The Astus 20.2 will be first presented to the public at the 2009 Paris Boat Show. Read more
|
| 06/06/2009 | Pictures from the Chausey Tri Speed Cup event are now available. Read more
|
| 18/03/2009 | The Astus 16.1 may look like a relatively small dayboat, yet it offers unexpected resources. See how an Astus 16.1 owner has turned the locker into a comfortable cabin with a single berth on the Astus 16.1 page. Plus do not forget to check the new pictures on the Astus 16.1 gallery page.
|
| 03/03/2009 | Voiles and Voiliers have tested the Astus 22 in Britanny. The boat demonstrated all its potential, inside out! You can read the full review at Voiles_et_Voiliers_Feb_2009.pdf
|
| 01/03/2009 | The Tri Speed Cup association proposes racing opportunities to trimaran owners. The spirit is about friendly racing and discovery of new sailing areas. Four races are planned in French coastal waters from May to October:
- Chausey, Normandy, from May 7th to 10th
- St Malo, North Britanny, May 30th & 31st
- Golfe du Morbihan, South Britanny, June 27th & 28th
- Brehat, North Britanny, Semptember 5th and 6th
A large turnaround is expected at Chausey in May, with confirmed attendance from Astus 16.1, 20.1 and 22 owners. Full details available at www.trispeedcup.fr (if you can read French!), with plenty of pictures of past events, otherwise please contact us if you would like to know more.
|
| 20/02/2009 | The Astus 22 is now available with three galley layout options. You can now personalise your Astus 22 exactly the way you want. See the Astus 22 page fore more details.
|
| 07/12/2008 | New firmware upgrade available from the Nauteek Download page, together with updated user guides. This upgrade introduces a large number of enhancements for both SC100 and SC200 systems. Make sure you also download the Nauteek Suite, the new integrated Nauteek management software that includes Downloader, Waypoint Manager, Firmware Loader, and SC Configuration Panel. Go to the Nauteek Download page now and upgrade your Nauteek free of charge!
|
| 09/11/2008 | New Astus 22 video available from the Astus 22 Gallery page. Watch the Astus 22 being sailed singlehanded.
|
| 12/09/2008 | Ex Aqua is pleased to announce the launch of the Astus 22 trimaran, latest addition to the Astusboats range. The Astus 22 was first presented to the public at the 2008 Grand Pavois boat show, La Rochelle, France. Read more
|
| 28/05/2008 | Demo boat offers - We are in the process of renewing our demo boat fleet so if you are looking for an Astus at a bargain price now is the time. First come first served! Please contact us for details.
|
| 16/05/2008 | Astus 14.1 in the press - In their May 16th 2008 issue Yachts and Yachting have tested the Astus 14.1 in Chichester Harbour in a light F2-3 breeze. The boat demonstrated its ability to pick up speed even in light winds. The test wouldn't have been complete without a capsize drill so you can read about that too! Read the full review
|
| 14/05/2008 | From trailer to water in 12 minutes 45 seconds - Astus 20.1 owner Jean-Marc Schwartz beats his own record of fastest rigging. Watch him prepare his Astus 20.1 skillfully - and single-handedly. What could better illustrate the ease of rigging of the Astus 20.1? The comments are in French but you get the action!
|
| 01/05/2008 | Nauteek in the press - The Nauteek SC100 and SC200 tactical displays are generating a lot of interest from the UK yachting press. Read the articles from Dinghy Sailing Magazine, Yachts and Yachting and Yachting World on the Nauteek reviews page.
|
| 03/04/2008 | Datchet Water Sailing Club is organising 'Get On The Water' open days on 19th and 20th April. All visitors desiring to try sailing or looking for a friendly sailing club close to London are welcome. Visitors will have the opportunity to test sail the Astus 14.1 skiff on both days from 10am to 4pm. To avoid queuing on the day you are strongly advised to book your test sail in advance using the contact us form (please state your preferred day and time).
For more information please download the event leaflet or contact us.
|
| 27/03/2008 | Windy conditions and bad weather marked the 30th edition of the Spi Ouest France. Among the 500 boats with 3500 crews taking part in the race, Nauteek users did particularly well:
- Sylvain Pellissier and his crew on J80 Voilerie All Purpose - 1st in class (78 boats)
- Fabien Delahaye and his crew on Open 7.50 Port de Caen-Ouistreham - 6th in class (19 boats)
Nauteek SC200s are used by hundreds of skippers to fine tune their racing skills and train for the olympic games. For more information on the Spi Ouest France please visit www.spi-ouestfrance.com.
|
| 11/03/2008 | New firmware upgrade available from the Nauteek Download page. This upgrade introduces waypoint and route management (up to 750 waypoints and 150 routes) on both Nauteek SC100 and SC200 GPS speedo compass tactical displays. Go to the Nauteek Download page now and upgrade your Nauteek free of charge!
|
| 02/03/2008 | RYA Dinghy Sailing Show quiz winner: Congratulations to Jonathon Smith who won a brand new Nauteek SC100 and to the Peters family who won a full year family membership at datchet Water Sailing Club!
|
| 26/02/2008 | 4 days to the RYA Dinghy Sailing Show. Come and see us at stand C12 "Astus Trimarans" and have a good look at the new Astus 14.1 with sport rig. Contact us for our exciting show offers and save £££ on your new Astus! Also do not forget our competition to win a brand new Nauteek SC100 or a 1 year full family membership at Datchet Water Sailing Club.
The RYA Dinghy Sailing Show is taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March 2008 at Alexandra Palace in London. For more information please visit www.dinghysailingshow.org.uk
|
| 15/01/2008 | Ex Aqua are pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the RYA Dinghy Sailing Show at stand C12 "Astus Trimarans" and will have the new Astus 14.1 with sport rig on display.
The Nauteek SC100 and SC200 tactical GPS will be on display too, and there will be a competition with a Nauteek SC100 to win during the show.
The RYA Dinghy Sailing Show is taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March 2008 at Alexandra Palace in London. For more information please visit www.dinghysailingshow.org.uk
|
| 01/01/2008 | Ex Aqua and Astusboats wish you a happy and prosperous new year filled with a lot of sunny weather and enjoyable sailing! The Astus range has been updated throughout for 2008:
Astus 14.1: new sport rig with pentex mainsail and furling jib
Astus 16.1: new pentex sails available on option
Astus 20.1: cabin portholes available on option and new trampolines
Click here for pictures of the new boats. Remember that all boats can be seen and test sailed right now at the Trailer Sailer Centre in Northney Marina, Hayling Island (see details and location map on the Dealers page).
|
| 07/12/2007 | TheMainSail.com have put a Nauteek SC200 through its paces and written a thorough review of the device. You can read the full review at http://www.themainsail.com/news/article.asp?UAN=1774
|
| 30/11/2007 | The new Astus 16.1 was unveiled at the Paris boat show on Friday November 30th. The Astus 16.1 can now be specified with Pentex sails, which give it not only a stunning new look (see picture) but also a bit more power and sharper sail control. Contact Rupert at the Trailer Sailer Center now (07970 303 136) to book your test sail!
|
| 18/11/2007 | New firmware upgrade available from the Nauteek Download page. This upgrade offers the choice between metric and imperial units for DTSL and MOB and allows the use of the display while recharging the device.
|
| 17/11/2007 | New Nauteek FAQ article available from the Nauteek FAQ page. This article describes in detail how to use the race screens on the Nauteek SC200.
|
| 15/11/2007 | Saling Sportboats have done a hands-on review of the Nauteek SC200. You can read the full review at http://www.sailingsportboats.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=36
|
| 12/11/2007 | New Nauteek FAQ article available from the Nauteek FAQ page. This article describes how to install GPS Action Replay on you PC or Mac, load tracks from your Nauteek SC100 or SC200 and analyse them graphically.
|
| 26/10/2007 | New Astus video available from the Astus 20.1 Gallery page, courtesy of Nouvelle Génération Voile. The video shows the Astus meeting at les Glénan islands in Britanny this summer, with a nice group of Astus 14.1, 16.1 and 20.1 owners.
|
| 08/10/2007 | Imartec today announced that they have appointed Ex Aqua as their official importer and distributor for the United Kingdom. As part of the agreement, Ex Aqua will market and distribute the Nauteek SC100 and SC200 GPS displays in the United Kingdom. Read more
|
| 09/09/2007 | The Southampton Boat Show will be opening on Friday 14th September at 10am for 10 days. Come and see us at the Trailer Sailer Centre stand H006 (near the children's play area in the Mayflower Park) to book your test sail of an Astus trimaran and grab one of our attractive boat show offers. Read more
|
| 02/09/2007 | New Astus 14.1 video available from the Astus 14.1 Gallery page, courtesy of Nautical Trek. The video shows the Astus 14.1 surfing its way during the Astus owner gathering at Les Glénan islands, South Britanny (France) on August 4-5th.
|
| 01/09/2007 | The Astus 20.1 has arrived! You can now view and test sail both 16.1 and 20.1 trimarans at The Trailer Sailer Centre on Hayling Island. Book your test sail now!
|
| 15/08/2007 | On August 4 & 5th owners of Astus 16.1 and 20.1 got together for a weekend of sailing around Les Glénan islands in South Britanny (France). Luckily enough this was the first sunny weekend of the summer and everybody had a great time enjoying crystal clear waters and sandy beaches. Read more
|
| 31/07/2007 | The Trailer Sailer Centre will be representing Ex Aqua at the Southampton Boat Show. Please come to see us at stand H006 and take advantage of our exclusive boat show offers. We will we pleased to answer all your questions and book test sails at the Trailer Sailer Centre site on Hayling Island.
|
| 30/06/2007 | The first trials of the new Astus 14.1 trimaran took place on June 30th in Britanny and we were delighted to find that the boat fully lives up to expectations. The boat is fast and nimble and can easily take two adults on board or be sailed single handed.
You can see the first pictures in the Astus 14.1 Gallery. The Astus 14.1 will be available to view and try at Datchet Water Sailing Club from Saturday 1st September 2007.
|
| 13/06/2007 | The second edition of the South Wales Boat Show will be opening on Friday 15th June at 10am for three days at Margam Park, Port Talbot, South Wales. Visitors will be able to view the Astus 16.1 trimaran from all angles and see the telescopic float mounts in action. Come and see us at the Ex Aqua stand and grab one of our very attractive show offers!
|
| 18/05/2007 | Ex Aqua is pleased to announce the launch of the Astus 14.1 trimaran, the latest addition to the Astus range. Read more
|
| 11/05/2007 | Ex Aqua is pleased to announce that they will be attending the South Wales Boat Show from June 15th to 17th at Margam Park, Port Talbot, South Wales. Visitors will be able to view the Astus 16.1 from all angles and see the telescopic float mounts in action.
|
| 03/05/2007 | New Astus 16.1 video available from the Astus 16.1 Gallery page, courtesy of Astus 16.1 owner Nicolas Galais. The video shows how easily the Astus 16.1 can pick up speed with as little as F3 winds.
|
| 21/04/2007 | Datchet Water Sailing Club is organising 'Get On The Water' open days on 21st and 22nd April. All visitors desiring to try sailing or looking for a friendly sailing club close to London are welcome. Visitors will have the opportunity to test sail the Astus 16.1 trimaran on both days from 10am to 4pm. To avoid queuing on the day you are strongly advised to book your test sail in advance using the contact us form (please state your preferred day and time).
For more information please download the event leaflet or contact us.
|
| 03/04/2007 | Astus 16.1 in the press - Last weekend TheMainSail.com has tested the Astus 16.1 at Datchet. With force 5-6 winds the boat demonstrated all its potential and the planing reaches were exhilarating! You can read the full review at TheMainSail.com
|
| 06/02/2007 | New Astus 16.1 video available from the Astus 16.1 Gallery page, courtesy of Astus 16.1 owner Nicolas Galais. This video shows how to rig the boat.
|
| 03/01/2007 | We now have an Astus 16.1 available to view in London. Your are welcome to come and have a look, and even take it for a test sail. Please contact us to book a time.
|
| 22/12/2006 | New Astus 16.1 video available from the Astus 16.1 Gallery page, courtesy of Astus 16.1 owner Nicolas Galais.
|
| 22/11/2006 | Come and see the Astus 16.1 and Astus 20.1 trimarans at the Paris Boat Show from December 2nd to 11th. They will on display at the Astusboats stand (Hall 1 - EF80). For more information please visit www.salonnautiqueparis.com.
|
| 23/10/2006 | Astusboats announced the appointment of Ex Aqua as their sole importer and distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland. As part of the agreement, Ex Aqua will market and distribute the Astus 16.1 and Astus 20.1 trimarans in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Read more |
){kind=link}