Ocqueteau was created in 1950. Mainly known for its fishing-cruise boats and its cruisers, it can boast some famous success : for example, the Volumes sailing boats, the Speed trimarans, the Boum and Aliénor power boats. Ocqueteau employs 100 people, most of them in its factory based on the isle of Oléron, near La Rochelle. All the boats sold by Ocqueteau are manufactured in this factory.