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01-02-2024
ALAIN POCHON REAPPOINTED CHAIRMAN, ANAÏS LHEUREUX NEW GENERAL COMMISSIONER.
Created in 1973, the association governed by yachting professionals held its 51st general meeting on Wednesday 16 January. Following the votes cast by the members of the Grand Pavois Organisation association, made up of professionals from the nautical industry – a unique example in Europe! – Yannick Hemet for SPBI Bénéteau, Boris Compagnon for Catana Group, Erwan de Vuillefroy for Fountaine-Pajot and Jean-Philippe Brun for Jeanneau were re-elected to the Grand Pavois Organisation Board of Directors for a three-year term. A new member joins the Board of Directors, Maurice Duranthon for Mercury Marine, for a three-year term.
Following the vote, the Board of Directors met to elect the Association’s officers, appointing Alain Pochon as Chairman, Boris Compagnon (Catana Group) as new Vice-Chairman, Yannick Hemet (SPBI Bénéteau) as Treasurer and Jean-Jacques Lemonnier (Amel Yachts) as new Secretary.
Christophe Vieux retires, Anaïs Lheureux is GPO’s new General Steward.
Christophe Vieux, who took up the position of General Commissioner in 1992, will step down at the end of January 2024, but will remain with the association in charge of International Development activities.
Anaïs Lheureux, précédemment en charge des partenariats et des Relations publiques au sein de l’Association, est nommée Commissaire générale de Grand Pavois Organisation et ce, à compter du 1er février 2024. Précédemment Chef de projet Hospitalités & Relations publiques chez A.S.O., Anaïs est entrée au sein de l’Association Grand Pavois Organisation en août 2018.
Les membres du Conseil d’administration de Grand Pavois Organisation
Président : Alain POCHON
Vice Président : Boris COMPAGNON – CATANA GROUP
Trésorier : Yannick HEMET – SPBI BENETEAU
Secrétaire : Jean-Jacques LEMONNIER – AMEL YACHTS
Jean-Philippe BRUN – JEANNEAU
Hélène DE FONTAINIEU – DUFOUR YATCHS
Maurice DURANTHON – MERCURY MARINE
Philippe GIREAUD – HOBIE EUROPE
Olivier GRASSI – GRASSI BATEAUX
Didier LE MOAL – J COMPOSITES
Julien POCHON – POCHON SA
Christophe SOARES – NAVICOM
Erwan DE VUILLEFROY – FOUNTAINE PAJOT
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GRAND PAVOIS BEACH, THE NEW THEMED AREA AT GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE!
The area dedicated to Gliding and Light Sailing will benefit from a real evolution-revolution in 2024.
72,000 Visitors to the Grand Pavois La Rochelle
– 72,000 visitors in 6 days, – An autumn event that confirms its position as the must-attend show for yachting enthusiasts and professionals, – The 2024 dates: from Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 October 2024
NEW : A CARD CALLED EXCLUSIVE FOR TWO PEOPLE
Grand Pavois Organisation is exceptionally offering a card called Exclusive for two people to facilitate the arrival of visitors who wish to visit the show for one day, optimise their trip and their . . .
NIGHT SAILS 2023 POSTPONED TO 2024
The Voiles de Nuit fireworks and digital show organised by Grand Pavois Organisation as part of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle, originally scheduled for Saturday 23 September in the outer harbour of La . . .
Le GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2024 The greatest international boat shows in south-west of EUROPE is back from the 1st to the 6th of October
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DATES OF THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE
FROM THUESDAY 1 TO SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2024
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« Sustainable Innovation » with EDF
The Grand Pavois La Rochelle is focusing on the theme of « Sustainable Innovation » with EDF.
ETF SERIES 2022: THE “GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE FOILING EVENT »
An event within an event organised by La Rochelle Nautique and the ETF Series.
QUATRE BATEAUX EMBLÉMATIQUES DE LA PLAISANCE FRANÇAISE, NÉS DE QUATRE FONDATEURS DU GRAND PAVOIS !
Quatre bateaux emblématiques de la plaisance française créés par quatre des membres fondateurs du Grand Pavois La Rochelle seront exposés au cœur de l’Espace Patrimoine et Tradition du salon.
« 40 ans, 40 histoires… » un vrai voyage dans le temps plein d’anecdotes
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GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE PRACTICAL GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
You’re looking for practical information to help you get the most out of the show? Follow the guide
UN ESPACE PECHE DÉDIÉ ET UNE MARINA GRAND PAVOIS FISHING AVEC 27 ÉQUIPAGES DE MARQUE INSCRITS À CE JOUR
UNIQUE : TESTER LES NOUVEAUTÉS EN MER ET SUIVRE DES FORMATIONS EMBARQUÉES !
GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2022, ENCOURAGING THE PARTICIPATION OF ALL WITH THE HANDI CAP’ACCESS CENTRE
The Handi Cap’Access Centre will celebrate its 12th edition this year at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle.
A 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE WITH MANY INNOVATIONS!
The event for the coming year’s innovations
THE RETURN OF THE PYRO-DIGITAL SHOW VOILES DE NUIT
Now a world reference in the field of pyro-digital shows, Voiles de Nuit, organised by the association Grand Pavois Organisation, will be held on the fore-port of La Rochelle on Saturday 1 October . . .
50TH EDITION OF THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE!
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80,000 VISITORS AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021
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DES TEMPS FORTS POUR TOUTES LES PASSIONS !
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OLIVIA PIANA, THREE TIMES SUP WORLD CHAMPION, PATRON OF THE APRIL MARINE PADDLE JAM, THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE’S PADDLE GATHERING
JOIN US ON SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER 2021 FOR A UNIQUE SUP GATHERING!
THE GRAND PAVOIS ORGANISATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFIRMS THAT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021 WILL TAKE PLACE.
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THE « HANDI CAP’ACCES » POLE FAVOURS PARTICIPATION BY ALL.
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AN ECO-RESPONSIBLE APPROACH FOR ALL
The Grand Pavois La Rochelle adheres to the Charter for eco-responsible events in La Rochelle.
THE APRIL MARINE PADDLE JAM, THE GRAND PAVOIS’ SUP GATHERING.
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« A SHOW AS MUCH AWAITED BY WATER SPORT PROFEESSIONALS AS BY OUR ENTHUSIASTIC VISITORS »
MAKE A NOTE OF THE DATES FOR THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE FROM TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER TO SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER 2021
A COMPLETELY FOIL AND PADDLE YEAR!
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« SUSTAINABLE SAILING AND THE PORT OF THE FUTURE WITH EDF » AT THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE.
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YANNICK BESTAVEN,PATRON OF THE GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE 2021
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CRÉATION DE LA GRAND PAVOIS ACADÉMIE.
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