{"id":8695,"date":"2025-05-29T16:07:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guillaumeverdier.com\/?p=8695"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:07:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:07:24","slug":"video-gitana-18-an-exceptional-project-built-under-high-confidentiality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guillaumeverdier.com\/en\/video-gitana-18-an-exceptional-project-built-under-high-confidentiality\/","title":{"rendered":"Vid\u00e9o. Gitana 18: An Exceptional Project Built Under High Confidentiality"},"content":{"rendered":"

n just a few months, the Gitana Team<\/strong> will unveil a remarkable new vessel: the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild<\/strong>, known by its project name Gitana 18<\/strong>. This will be the 28th yacht in the prestigious lineage of the Rothschild family. Announced in December 2023, the new boat has been under construction in Lorient<\/strong>, growing day by day in utmost secrecy.<\/p>\n

\ufe0f A First-Time Partnership with CDK Technologies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the first time in its long history, the Gitana Team has entrusted the construction of its future giant to CDK Technologies<\/strong>, a historic expert in composite structures. Founded 35 years ago, the company has continually refined its know-how. With two major production sites in Lorient Keroman<\/strong> and Port-la-For\u00eat<\/strong>, cutting-edge equipment, and highly skilled personnel, CDK Technologies has emerged as a natural partner for the ambitious Gitana 18 project.<\/p>\n

Strategic Proximity and Shared Expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Beyond CDK’s technical expertise, the physical proximity of the two teams was a decisive factor. Located just minutes from Gitana\u2019s technical base in Lorient, the assembly workshop<\/strong> for Gitana 18 is a symbolic site of this extraordinary endeavor.<\/p>\n

\ufe0f Inside the Construction Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In this second episode of Gitana 18 NDA<\/strong>, we step behind the normally closed doors of the shipyard with Pierre Tissier<\/strong>, Technical Director of Gitana, and St\u00e9phane Digard<\/strong>, CEO of CDK Technologies. These two passionate leaders\u2014both renowned for their technical excellence\u2014embody the spirit of innovation and dedication driving the project forward.<\/p>\n

\u200d Masters of Precision and Coordination<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In his role as conductor of the Gitana 18 build, Pierre Tissier shares the stage with Tanguy Redon<\/strong>, Head of the Design Office at CDK Technologies. Undoubtedly the project\u2019s timekeepers, they are responsible for meeting deadlines, handling day-to-day challenges, and ensuring the technical quality of the work.<\/p>\n

\u23f1\ufe0f A Monumental Undertaking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Gitana 18 project is exceptional not only for its planned innovations but also for its scale and the daily commitment it demands. Over 20 months of construction<\/strong> and an estimated 200,000 hours of work<\/strong> have gone into it. The success of the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild will rely heavily on the precision and dedication of every team member.<\/p>\n

\u2728 A Signature of Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This rigor, essential for achieving excellence, is the hallmark of this gathering of elite talent.<\/p>\n

A Monthly Look Behind the Scenes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The G18 NDA<\/strong> video series, a new Gitana x polaRYSE creation directed by Guillaume Le Corre<\/strong>, will release one episode each month until the project\u2019s completion, scheduled for late September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n