Founded in France in 1972, Gibert Marine produced sailing yachts primarily for long-distance racing. The success of the Gib'sea brand led to its separation as a new brand. However, in 1996, the company was bought out by Dufour, resulting in a suspension of Gib'sea sailboat production.
It wasn't until 1999 that construction resumed. Sadly, today the production of boats under the Gib'sea brand has completely stopped. The company's production facilities were based in Maran, and renowned French naval architects Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt contributed to their projects.
Despite their discontinuation, Gib'sea sailboats have made a significant impact in the history of long-distance racing, with sailors still willing to purchase them today.