World Tour / Polar Expeditions / Scientific Missions
Type : Monohull aluminum sailboat with 2 retractable keels Program : Polar expeditions, scientific missions, offshore sailing Architect : Berret–Racoupeau Yacht Design Shipyard : AluMarine (France) Year of construction : 2001 Hull length : 15.19 m Width : 4.88 m Variable draft : 0.80 m → 3.20 m Material : Double hull aluminum Autonomy : Large diesel capacity + 5 KVA generator History : Antarctica, world tour via the southern islands, Arctic, Northwest Passage, Greenland, Svalbard Current status : Operational vessel, available immediately, located in France
Summary
ATKA is a 15-meter aluminum expedition sailboat, designed from the outset for offshore and polar navigation. A robust, autonomous, easy-to-maintain boat with an exceptional sailing history: Antarctica, world tour through the Southern Seas, Northwest Passage, multiple winterings and scientific campaigns in Greenland and Svalbard.
Built by the AluMarine shipyard based on Berret-Racoupeau plans, it features a double aluminum hull, two retractable keels, two retractable rudders, protected propulsion, retractable and accessible, and a Northern Lights generator providing total electrical autonomy.
Major technical stop (refurbishment) completed in 2024–2025 (€73,000) + new fittings (€37,000) Safety equipment up to date (raft, life jackets, survival suits). Onboard scientific equipment (crane, line hauler, sounder, etc.).
Vessel ready to sail immediately. Visit by appointment with Mahé NAUTIC at +33659846173
Propulsion protection / grounding / wintering in ice
4. Motorization
Main engine
Transmission
Propeller
Generator
5. Energy & Autonomy
Electricity production
Battery bank
Distribution & charging
➡️ Configuration designed for expedition: simplicity, mechanical redundancy, repairability
6. Rigging & Sails
Rigging
Sails (Dacron)
Sail
Area
Condition
Mainsail
65.3 m² – fully battened
Good condition, battens & cars OK
Genoa
53.5 m² – UV protection strip
Fair condition, normal wear
Jib
on removable stay
Fair condition for use
Storm sail
available
not recently used
➡️ Sail set adapted to the polar program: quick reduction, strong wind handling, reliability of dacron
7. Safety & Survival Equipment
Individual equipment
........ Complete file available upon request with Mahé NAUTIC.
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Details
ManufacturerAlumarine
Modelperiple 50
Year (Build / Refit)2001
Length15.2m
Beam4.9m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length15.2m
Beam4.9m
Hull
MaterialAluminum
Features
AIS
Autopilot
Compass
Depth Instrument
GPS
On Board Computer
Radar
Speed Instrument
VHF
Wind Instrument
Radio
WiFi
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeNanni
Engine ModelN4.115
Fuel TypeDiesel
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