Thomas Normand

Excellent article by Voile & Moteur Business on the Platypus Craft Spearfish, developed with L2concept, Evoy, OCEAN REEF Underwater, Naturally. , and NARDI COMPRESSORI SRL, supported by Pôle Mer Méditerranée ZEBOX and CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique. The article captures the philosophy of our future eco-responsible, powerful, electric, fast semi-submersible: a boat that can navigate pollution-free on the surface or underwater, for pleasure boating or underwater exploration. Will Platypus become the Tesla of the seas? Probably, considering that like Tesla, we don’t just make an electric boat; we reinvent boating standards. 🚤 As a streamlined catamaran with straight sides, it will be surprisingly stable, hydrodynamic, and comfortable. Made from cork-infused fiberglass and electric, it makes the electric boat reliable and sustainable. ♻ With a full flush deck, it offers gigantic storage spaces, comprehensive equipment, and all the functionalities of a high-end pleasure boat (shower, radio, solar canopy, GPS, radar, surface and underwater lights, polycarbonate glass bottom).* Navigating the surface with the #platypusspearfish is like having a marine vessel that takes you to a new dimension: The pilot has a full, waterproof, ventilated cockpit equipped with surface and underwater cameras, operational on the surface or underwater. Passengers on the central nacelle enjoy a unique experience with a transparent bottom (*), giving the impression of flying on the water in surface navigation, and of course, being able to dive underwater on demand. Passengers on the deck can either move around the boat or relax on comfortable vegan leather cushions. In underwater mode, what can I say? Navigating underwater is an incredible experience, feeling like flying above the seabed and evolve with sea creatures such as dolphins. It sounds like science fiction? The main innovations (semi-submersible, waterproof dashboard, breathing systems, underwater connection, etc.) are already operational on our prototype, which has covered over 400 km underwater in the past three years. Does it seem strange to you, a boat that navigates underwater? Isn’t it rather surprising that boats don’t navigate underwater, depriving themselves of the rich and beautiful underwater world? Platypus Craft has done it. Interested? Write to us in a private message. * Depending on the versions Beuchat Diving Equipment, ZEBOX, Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Cluster Maritime Français, Pôle Mer Méditerranée, RespectOcean Patrick Baraona, Pierre QUINTARD, Pierre Feligioni, Gilles Picozzi, Gael Motais de Narbonne https://lnkd.in/d6FJNyjk

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🚴‍♂️[Sports Biz News]📣 UCI and BigMat announce a four-year partnership culminating in the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships 🎉 The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and BigMat Group have announced a four-year partnership that includes seven UCI World Championships starting in 2024. This strategic partnership aims to support the growth and promotion of cycling worldwide, enhancing community engagement and sustainable practices. BigMat, a leader in building materials, will contribute to various UCI World Championships, including road, track, cyclo-cross, and mountain bike events. This collaboration not only highlights the synergy between sports and business but also underscores the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. By supporting these prestigious events, BigMat is demonstrating its commitment to health, sustainability, and community development through cycling. The partnership will begin with the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, and continue with the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, and the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada. Other events include the 2024 UCI Track World Championships in Ballerup, Denmark, the 2025 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Liévin, France, the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy, and culminating with the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships in Haute-Savoie, France. This partnership not only supports elite cycling but also promotes cycling as a healthy and sustainable activity. By aligning with UCI, BigMat leverages its platform to advocate for sustainable practices and corporate responsibility. 🚴‍♂️  #glocalsportsnews #sportsmarketing #sportsnews #sportsbusiness #marketing #branding #pr #brandingstrategy #marketingstrategy #prstrategy #businessstrategy #advertising #cycling #roadrace #UCI #BigMat

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The Vendée Globe , a solo, non-stop, around the world yacht race, is famous for its technical advancements. Foiling boats fly above the waves at extreme speeds in the most perilous ocean environments on the planet. But technology in the Vendee Globe doesn't stop there! Sailors need to avoid hitting icebergs in the far south - a danger which would break their boat and almost definitely result in loss of life - and this danger is being monitored from outer space. Some satellites being used even use radar which can search below a cloud layer for these giant beasts. Amazing when sport and technology collide in this captivating use of scientific technology. https://shorturl.at/1fGto

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🇨🇵📣 Interview with Cedric Borremans, Head of Olympic & Paralympic Division at Toyota Motor Europe While Japan is at the top of the medal ranking as we write these lines, Hydrogen Today was invited to visit the Mobility Park and Toyota House. It was an opportunity to talk to Cedric Borremans who has been preparing the deployment of Toyota's solutions for the Paris Games for the last 5 years. Toyota Motor Europe l Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 l Pragma Industries l H2Gremm l Energy Observer l Chloé Zaied l #hydrogen #Paris2024 #Olympics More info in the article👇

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If global temperatures keep rising, winter sports that depend on snow will be affected. Winter sports also play a role in climate issues. Therefore, Decathlon along with major winter sports brands worldwide, is proud to have signed the “Winter Sports Climate Pact.” We are dedicated to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and collaborating with the industry to address various environmental challenges. Climate change affects everyone, and it requires a collective effort to make a significant impact. It's crucial to protect our shared environment so that people can enjoy the beauty of sports for many years to come. We are proud to work towards making winter sports accessible and sustainable in Turkey. #Decathlon #WinterSportsClimatePact #ClimateAction #DecathlonLinkedIn #GlobalWarming #Wintersports

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Trendwatching: 🇫🇷 concerning conservative politically driven news from France. Are cycling budgets going from €2 billion to zero? The Fédération des Usagères et des usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB) has found that the new government appears to have approved 0 Euros for cycling mobility infrastructure development from the new transport minister François Durovray in draft plans; cutting the notable budget for infrastructure and light mobility previously announced as "Un Plan vélo", by Elizabeth Borne in which a vision of 100'000km of bike paths was proposed nation (as compared to the Netherlands' ~35'000km). This cut also appears to have even been applied to 400 previous greenlighted 2024 projects approved for "just" €125 M in funding have now been put on hold, when up to €250 M should have been available. Whereas a very reduced maximum budget of €100M does appear in proposals, there seem to be zero proposed mechanisms for budget approvals to make the funding available. The new ruling National Rally (RN) party seems to have even proposed entire removal of funds, which was luckily rejected by parliament.

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You want to know more about my story and Motors Formula Team. Here my 1st live interview in a podcast ! #racing #podcast #motorsport #manager #diversity #mystory #monaco

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The Olympic and Paralympic medals from #Paris2024 contain a very special material - the center is made of metal from the Eiffel Tower. A very rare possibility to get a part of this unique French landmark. But not only the building itself is outstanding: Also the materials used were innovative during the start of the construction phase in 1887. The construction is made of puddled wrought iron, an iron alloy that contains a very low amount of carbon and a small proportion of slag. Today, the most similar material would be modern low-carbon steel. Elemental analysis is the tool to make sure, that the carbon content of the material is correct and therefore the properties of the materials are as expected. If you are interested in quality control of steels, go and check our application note: https://ow.ly/1NIP50SPRQM #Elementar #OlymicGames #Medals #ElementalAnalysis

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Thibaut Schnitzer : Top-Level Physiotherapist & Physical Trainer in Alpine Skiing Discover how Thibaut Schnitzer pushes physical preparation to the limit with Myocene. In top-level alpine skiing, it's critical to balance subjective feelings of fatigue with objective data to maximize performance while preventing injury. 💬 "The Myocene device helps us compare daily sensations with actual muscular fatigue data. It's a game-changer for trainers to back up decisions and adjust load when athletes are nearing their limits." – Thibaut Schnitzer 📖 Read the full interview and see how Myocene is revolutionising elite training strategies! 👉 Don't miss out: https://shorturl.at/VXg4u

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SNCF has ordered an additional 22 Oxygène trains from CAF for €400m, which will operate on the Bordeaux - Marseille main line. https://lnkd.in/eqVnVcJg

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🌊Discover the Hidden Biodiversity of Cap de Creus Today, we’re diving into the incredible underwater world of the Mediterranean at Cap de Creus, inspired by the insightful talk from Ponç Feliu during the Ocean Talks at last week’s CLEANUP. Did you know this marine paradise is home to a fascinating variety of species? 🐬 Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) – The playful and intelligent marine mammal 🐢 Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) – A majestic ocean wanderer ☘ Noble Pen Shell (Pinna nobilis) – One of the Mediterranean’s largest and most endangered mollusks 🔴 Red Coral (Corallium rubrum) – A vibrant gem of the Mediterranean Sea 🌱 Posidonia Oceanica – An underwater meadow vital for marine life and oxygen production 🌾 Cymodocea sp. & Zostera Marina – Essential seagrass beds that nurture marine ecosystems This biodiversity highlights the unique balance of life thriving in Cap de Creus. It’s a reminder of why protecting these ecosystems is crucial—for the sea, for us, and for future generations. Have you ever explored the underwater world of Cap de Creus? Let us know in the comments! 📸 Picture © Laia Sabate #CapDeCreus #MediterraneanBiodiversity #OceanTalks #SEAQUALCleanup #MarineLife

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As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games come to an end, we're reminded of the power of commitment and the impact of the right support. Behind every athlete’s success, there’s a network of people and systems ensuring they can focus on what they do best. The same principle applies to aviation. When airports and airlines have the right tools and systems in place, it’s not just about efficiency—it’s about creating an environment where every passenger, including those with reduced mobility, can enjoy a smooth, stress-free travel experience. Imagine the ripple effect: optimizing operations leads to happier passengers, which in turn improves your reputation and credibility. This isn’t just about handling challenges; it’s about elevating the entire travel experience for everyone involved. The right support can make great things happen—whether on the track or in the terminal. Let’s keep that momentum going in every journey we help facilitate. #Paralympics #Paris2024 #AviationExcellence #PassengerExperience #AccessibilityMatters #PRMManager #Ozion

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US Study 🇺🇸 : $800 at the till discount is the sweet spot for max reach with eBike rebates, to help people who will use them as vehicles. An interesting article from Bloomberg, on a study that had looked into multiple schemes. Electrification can more than double the average range people ride, even in well established bike mobility zones. It also opens the option of cycling in hilly zones. For the people this article discusses, $30 to $45k earners, an ebike can have huge utility. What this study doesn't grasp though, is that eBikes create long-term behavioural change. People liberated from the belief they "need" a car will then permanently change mode for a good part of their mobility. This carbon and pollution payback is far, far larger than their worldview allowed them to grasp. That said... there is a simple tack on initiative cities could enact that would really boost vehicular cycling: Investment in infrastructure to make using these bikes not the domain of the brave, but of everyday [wo]men. If cities were to commit $200 for infrastructure like secure parking and bollard defended bike lanes just at intersections on top of the $800 shiny-thing-rebate, we could see a balance of the chicken and egg. Or even better, more cities could follow the enormously successful workshop credit scheme that France applied around corona, giving a $50 voucher for resurrecting the countless number of zombie bikes locked away in garages and sheds. As an example, Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and more have an *amazing* quantity of beautiful and pristine 70's touring bikes living a productive 2nd life, all thanks to this scheme. I expect IBD'S would wisely refuse to repair the tsunami of unsalvagable supermarket bicycle-shaped-objects, just as was the case in France. But back to infrastructure; even in the most established and most quickly growing cycling markets, classic bikes make for ~60% of bike traffic. Just providing for a space for them will work wonders .

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What inspired Salomon Fadel to develop WINK, the app revolutionising self-custody? 🚀 It was all about “building out the future we want to see.” Watch Salomon explain his vision, and what sparked it all on this week’s Bitfinex Talks. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/epfEPbA9

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#CrossFit: high intensity 🏋‍♂️ , high risk ☣ ? The image of CrossFit as a high intensity sport with a high risk of #injuries, is not correct; it also does not reflect what CrossFit really is. CrossFit is about improving your physical, mental and emotional #health 💚 . The #intensity of CrossFit is one of the key 🛠 components for its effectiveness. Working out at high intensity does come with high responsibilities, if you want to prevent #injuries and reap the full benefits of these type of training programs. The effort you put into taking care of your health 💚 should be at least the same as the effort you put into a #workout. More info? Read this 👇 article by CrosssFit Eudokia Headcoach Meyken Houppermans (dr.). #Crossfit #Rotterdam #Injury #Prevention #Article #Blessurepreventie #Fitness #bewegen #gezondheid #sport #injuries #fitness CrossFit, LLC CrossFit Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen Alles over Sport NL Actief https://lnkd.in/eB8uq5QZ

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Time is coming to look at what we accomplished in 2024 to better prepare what we can further deliver in 2025. Below some illustrations of what marked 2024 for SIC Maui https://lnkd.in/eMykSS26

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