Christophe Barreau
Christophe Barreau is a distinguished French naval architect renowned for his expertise in designing high-performance multihull sailboats.
His portfolio includes collaborations with esteemed shipyards such as Catana, Outremer, and Marsaudon Composites.
Among his most famous designs is the Outremer 45 and 49 (later extended to the 51), sleek cruising catamarans that remain very sought after.
He also designed the TS 52.8, built by XL Catamarans, and the TS42, built by Marsaudon Composites.
In recent years, Barreau, in partnership with architect Frédéric Neuman, has focused on eco-friendly performance catamarans.
Their collaboration with Windelo Catamarans led to the creation of models like the Windelo 50 and Windelo 54, which feature innovative designs and sustainable materials.
Beyond his design work, Barreau contributes to the academic field by teaching naval architecture courses at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris La Villette, sharing his extensive knowledge with future architects.
Throughout his career, Christophe Barreau has pushed the boundaries of multihull design, blending performance, comfort, and sustainability in his creations. He is known for fast, sleek designs that stand the test of time.
