The Design Team

Le Breton Yachts assembled a phenomenally talented design team for the SIG45

Van Peteghem Lauriot Prevost

Van Peteghem Lauriot Prevost (VPLP) is probably the world’s number one multihull design firm, responsible for yachts ranging from ORMA60 trimarans to luxury custom catamarans. Their 105ft trimaran, Groupama 3, is currently holder of two transatlantic records (east and westwards) and the 24hour speed record (795nm, an average speed of over 33knots!). Their latest creation is the incredible BMW Oracle trimaran for the America’s Cup Deed of Gift race.
In the SIG45, the architects have combined their experience in the very latest in racing multihull design and technology with modern styling and comforts.

Bjorn Johansson

Bjorn Johansson has created yachts ranging from 12 metre production boats to superyachts up to 80metres (e.g. Ilona of Kylesku, Marlena and the award winning Mirage). One of Bjorn’s latest designs is an 85m (300ft) super-yacht currently under construction by oceAnco in the Netherlands.
The emphasis of his beautiful interior is on simple, lightweight luxury. Bjorn has brought a touch of superyacht style to the interior of the SIG45, which provides a remarkable sensation of space and quality.

Bruno Peyron

Legendary sailor Bruno Peyron holds the round the world record aboard his most recent mega-cat Orange 2. He has held this record three times, and has also held the transatlantic and 24hr speed records on several occasions.
As the technical consultant for the project, he has applied his extensive multihull racing experience to optimising the design, and is responsible for the rig and deck layout. The SIG45’s protective pilothouses and coamings, and its intuitive sail handling systems all owe a debt to the lessons learned on Bruno’s giant ocean racing catamarans.