An owner event rather than a crowded international show
The programme takes place at Port Pin Rolland in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, near Toulon, with the organiser inviting visitors to experience BALI catamarans both moored and underway. The format is more focused than a large multisector boat exhibition, giving buyers time to assess practical onboard spaces and discuss sailing needs with a local representative.
Brise Marine's announcement does not identify every individual hull scheduled for the event, so no particular model should be treated as a confirmed attendee. Buyers interested in 12-to-23.99-metre yachts should ask which eligible BALI models are available for inspection before making travel arrangements.
At the dock, circulation is a buying priority
An in-person inspection can show how a catamaran connects saloon, cockpit, helm and foredeck in a way photographs rarely capture. The layout matters especially for owners who will cruise with family and friends and want protected social areas without isolating the person on watch.
Prospective buyers should look closely at handholds, visibility, steps, galley access and whether guest movement interferes with sail handling. These details are more revealing than judging a boat solely by a berth count or the impression of space created by its beam.
A sea trial answers different questions
Once underway, a multihull can be assessed for helm response, sail handling, sound levels and how readily the crew can change a sail plan. A marina visit alone cannot establish whether an owner feels confident manoeuvring the yacht under the conditions that matter to their expected cruising programme.
The organiser warns that sea-trial places are limited, and that makes advance reservations essential. Prospective buyers should ask which yachts are operating, how long the trial lasts and whether conditions may alter the schedule; a place at the event does not automatically guarantee time at sea.
Keep the comparison inside the right size band
BALI's product family extends across different sizes, and LYG's coverage specifically concerns models from 12.00 to 23.99 metres. For buyers in this group, a targeted conversation about accommodation, handling and passage planning will be more useful than a tour of every model the dealer represents.
The 7 October release confirms the event dates, location and limited trial opportunity, but not a final participating-fleet list or purchase incentives. Those details should come directly from Brise Marine, enabling an interested owner to make a purposeful visit rather than act on assumptions.
Official sources: brisemarine-yachting.com.
