Excess

Excess is the catamaran sailing brand of the French Bénéteau Group, officially launched in 2018. The brand was created in response to the expectations of the younger generation of sailors for a ‘more fun, less constrained’ way of sailing. In contrast to traditional catamarans, which emphasise stability and comfort, Excess focuses on fun handling and sporty performance, which is directly reflected in its overall design. The Excess design team is made up of experienced boat engineers from Lagoon and Bénéteau, but they decided early on in the project to move away from Lagoon and try to respond to the market's demand for a new type of catamaran by using a more minimalist, lightweight design language.