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  1. Catamaran

    A Formula 16 beachable catamaran Powered catamaran passenger ferry at Salem, Massachusetts, United States. A catamaran (/ ˌ k æ t ə m ə ˈ r æ n /) (informally, a "cat") is a watercraft with two parallel hulls of equal size. The distance between a catamaran's hulls imparts resistance to rolling and overturning. Catamarans typically have less hull volume, smaller displacement, and ...

  2. Catamaran

    catamaran, twin-hulled sailing and powered boat developed for sport and recreation in the second half of the 20th century. Its design is based on a raft of two logs bridged by planks that had earlier been used by peoples in the Indonesian archipelago and throughout Polynesia and Micronesia. Early catamarans were up to 21.3 metres (70 feet) long ...

  3. What Are Catamarans And Their History?

    Sailing catamarans. These types of catamarans are mainly propelled with help of sails. The sails act as wings with which the vessel moves forward with the help of wind energy. The sailing catamarans have advanced significantly in recent years in terms of both design and performance attributes.

  4. Catamarans: A Complete Guide to Multihull Boats

    Catamarans: A Complete Guide to Multihull Boats. Catamarans have been a part of sailing history for centuries and continue to be popular for their stability, spaciousness, and performance. Developed by various cultures around the world, the principles of catamaran design have evolved over time to become optimized for both pleasure cruising and racing. . This complete guide will help you ...

  5. Catamaran

    A catamaran (from Tamil kattumaram) is a type of multihulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls, or Vakas, joined by a frame, formed of Akas.Catamarans can be sail- or engine-powered. The catamaran was first discovered being used by the paravas, a fishing community in the southern coast of Tamil Nadu, India.Catamarans were used by the ancient Tamil Chola dynasty as early as the fifth century ...

  6. What Is A Catamaran Sailboat? (And What It Looks Like)

    A catamaran is a twin-hull boat with two equally-sized hulls placed side by side. They're powered by engines, sails, or both—and they're known for efficiency and speed. Catamarans are the most common kind of multihull boat. In this article, we'll go over the characteristics of catamarans and how to differentiate them from other types of ...

  7. A Complete Catamaran Guide

    Catamaran Passenger Capacity Versus Monohull Boat Passenger Capacity. The general rule for calculating passenger capacity for a boat is as follows. Length x Width / 15 = Passenger Capacity. Therefore, the FRS Helgoline should have a calculated capacity calculated as follows. 185 x 45.9 / 15 = 566.

  8. History of Sailing & Boat Types

    The 'age of sail' was from 1571 to 1862, when the majority of all ships were masted vessels. In the last several hundred years, ship sailing has taken on a more recreational aspect. With the advent of airplanes, there was a much faster and safer way to travel across the oceans. That being said, they are still used for war and commerce.

  9. Catamaran

    A catamaran is a watercraft with two parallel hulls of equal size. The distance between a catamaran's hulls imparts resistance to rolling and overturning. Catamarans typically have less hull volume, smaller displacement, and shallower draft (draught) than monohulls of comparable length. The two hulls combined also often have a smaller hydrodynamic resistance than comparable monohulls ...

  10. 10 Great Cruising Cats

    Nonetheless, many Dolphins have performed successful circumnavigations and have proven to be safe and comfortable cruising platforms. LOA 41ft 3in, beam 23ft, draft 3ft 3in/6ft 6in, displacement 24,255lb (loaded). Price guide: $220,000-$350,000. Privilege builds high-end boats and the 435 is no exception.

  11. Catamaran sailing for beginners: practical tips

    The reason why catamarans are so popular with sailors, especially in exotic countries, is the very shallow draft — 0.9 to 1.5 metres, depending on the length of the vessel, which means skippers don't have to concern themselves so much about hitting the seabed.While caution and monitoring charts are still necessary, it provides greater freedom in choosing anchorage spots, allowing you to sail ...

  12. The foiling phenomenon, the history of foils

    Catamaran sailing; Bluewater sailing techniques; ... The foiling phenomenon - how sailing boats got up on foils to go ever-faster. Matthew Sheahan; July 20, 2015. 0 shares. 0 shares.

  13. International A-class catamaran

    The official organisation for the A-Class catamaran is the IACA (International A division Catamarans Association). The A-Class rules were expanded over time to prevent the cost of these boats from rising too high and to ensure fairness in racing. Currently the main A-Class rules are: [3] Min overall boat weight : 75 kg / 165.3 lbs.

  14. The History of Sailing in Hawaii

    In the 1970s and 1980s, Maui experienced a boom in catamaran sailing, with numerous companies offering sailing tours and charters around the island. Visitors flocked to Maui to experience the thrill of sailing on a catamaran, exploring the island's crystal-clear waters and breathtaking coastline. Sailing catamarans became an iconic symbol of ...

  15. 12 Best Catamaran Sailboats

    Gunboat 62. gunboat_catamarans. An original performance catamaran cruiser from the iconic Gunboat manufacturer, the Gunboat 62 has truly cemented its place as one of the best catamaran sailboats to ever grace the oceans. Honestly speaking, this cat-inspired a whole range of other incredible boats including HH66 Catamaran and the Balance 526.

  16. Tornado (sailboat)

    One hull flying. The boat was designed in 1967 by Rodney March from the Isle of Sheppey, England.At the IYRU Olympic Catamaran Trials for international status, where it defeated other catamarans. [1]To increase its performance even further, the Tornado was modified in 2001, with a new sail plan which included a spinnaker and spinnaker boom, as well as an increased sail area of the existing sails.

  17. Boats We Sail Part 2: The 1970s

    This second installment of SAIL's series on the evolution of modern sailboat design focuses on the 1970's—the IOR decade and beyond. It was also the decade of racer/cruisers, cruiser/racers, dedicated cruisers, the rise of trailersailers, and the first of the fun, fast day racers—the J/24 and the Santa Cruz 27.The adoption in the late 1960s of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) spelled

  18. 17 Best Catamarans for Sailing Around the World

    The best catamarans for sailing around the world include: Lagoon 42. The Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58. Manta 42. Catana 50. Dolphin 42. Gunboat 62. These cats focus on speed, safety, and comfort for longer journeys. This article will show you the seventeen best catamarans for long journeys, and why they're the best.

  19. Catamaran

    History Succession of forms in the development of the Austronesian boat (Mahdi, 1999). Catamarans from Oceania and Maritime Southeast Asia became the inspiration for modern catamarans. Until the 20th century catamaran development focused primarily on sail-driven concepts.

  20. Sunreef Yachts history: The Legacy of Yachting

    With the launch of the world's first 74ft luxury oceangoing catamaran with a flybridge in 2003 Sunreef Yachts started a new era in the history of yachting and sparked a change in the philosophy of multihull design. Today, Sunreef Yachts both sailing and power, set a new standard for luxury, and spread the unique Sunreef touch around the globe.

  21. 50 years of expertise and innovation

    1992/96. Joubert Nivelt designed the Venezia 32 and O.Flahault designed the roof cap, the Fountaine Pajot range's signature feature. Fountaine Pajot is stepping up its international expansion with 4 new models, from 35 to 46 feet. The Taïti 75 was launched in 1996 and revolutionised the Day Charter market.

  22. The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Between a Sailboat or Catamaran ...

    Choosing between a sailboat and a catamaran for your sailing adventures is a significant decision that depends on various factors, including your sailing preferences, experience level, budget, and ...

  23. The Multihull Industry's Major Builders

    Established in 2014, Cape Town, South Africa, based Xquisite Yachts (xquisiteyachts.com) quickly made a name for itself the SAIL magazine "Best Boats" award-winning X5 performance cruising catamaran.More recently it has embarked on an ambitious plan to introduce three new models in quick succession: an update on the X5 called the X5 plus, and sail and power versions of a yacht called the ...

  24. Coast Guard coordinates removal of grounded sailing vessel from reef

    Photo showing the sailing vessel Obsession hard aground on a reef just off Flamenco Beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico, Aug. 15, 2024. The Coast Guard continues to coordinate vessel removal operations with experts from Resolve Marine and local and federal partner environmental agencies. The sailing vessel originally ran aground July 21, 2024.

  25. The High-Adrenaline Racing of SailGP, Where Boats Don't Float ...

    SailGP, founded in 2019, is the brainchild of billionaire sailing nut Larry Ellison and arguably the most famous and successful competitive sailor in the sport's history, New Zealander Sir ...

  26. Gunboat 57 Charter Catamaran Will Spoil You With Speed

    The Gunboat 57 is a powerful sailing catamaran with stylishly comfortable accommodations and an ...[+] indoor helm station Rachel Fallon-Langdon. In fact, the indoor/outdoor living aboard Vai Vai ...

  27. Bayesian (yacht)

    Bayesian was a 56-metre (184 ft) sailing superyacht, built as Salute by Perini Navi at Viareggio, Italy, and delivered in 2008. [1] It was last refitted in 2020 with a 72-metre mast, one of the tallest in the world. [2] and was in the beneficial ownership of Angela Bacares, wife of the technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch.[3] [4] It was at anchor off the Northern coast of Sicily near Porticello ...

  28. Hawaiian Sea Turtle Snorkel Sail from Waikiki with Optional Lunch

    Marine Life Sail Or Trade Wind Sail with the Manakai Catamaran. 14. Adventure Tours. from . $39.75. per adult. SPECIAL OFFER. 5 in 1 Deluxe Turtle snorkeling(3Hrs, 5Activities,+Free Pick Up) ... Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History. 681. Dinner and Show Tickets. from . $139.00. per adult. 2024. LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Moana ...

  29. Review: Xquisite 30 Sportcat Top 10 Best Boats 2024 Nominee

    A sporty catamaran designed to train owners to sail much bigger cruisers brings its own daysailing and racing appeal. Author: Zuzana Prochazka. Publish date: Aug 23, 2024. The Xquisite 30 Sportcat, above, is a complete departure for Xquisite Yachts, which typically builds luxurious bluewater cruising cats. ...

  30. America's Cup 2024: Sailing schedule, format and dates as Ben Ainslie

    The AC75, or America's Cup 75, is a 75ft foiling race boat with one carbon-fibre hull (a monohull instead of catamaran or trimaran) and has been described as like a "large windsurfing board with ...