Are catamarans good Bluewater Boats?

Are catamarans good Bluewater Boats?

For nearly four decades the Australian Seawind brand and its founder Richard Ward have been gearing catamarans around safe bluewater sailing, including performance, protection and ease of handling.

Are catamarans safe for ocean crossing?

Catamarans are sea-worthy vessels capable of making long sea passages. Larger catamarans are exceptionally safe for ocean crossing since they have lots of buoyancy and great roll inertia. They can sail through fairly uncomfortable conditions and handle strong winds without taking much of a beating.

Do sails work like airplane wings?

The sail creates a low pressure zone in front of the sail and a high pressure zone behind the sail. The boat moves into the low pressure zone and is sucked forward. This is very like the idea of an aeroplane wing, which is curved in a similar way to a sailboat’s sail as you can see below.

How close to the wind can a catamaran sail?

Although it depends on the size of the boat and the weather of the sailing location, a typical catamaran can sail 45 degrees windward to the true wind and up to 14 knots in ideal conditions.

Are catamarans good in the open ocean?

Catamarans are safe for ocean crossings. In fact, catamarans are often much safer than similarly-sized monohulls offshore. Safety comes from increased motion comfort, great stability, speed, and excess buoyancy due to lack of ballast.

Why are sails triangular?

Triangular sails make it easy to navigate using a half wind which helps the boat maneuver. As wind passes around the airfoil, negative pressure is induced out front of and on the leeward side of the sail. This causes surrounding air to rush into the sail, which helps propel the boat.

Does wind push or pull a sailboat?

The wind an object feels when it’s in motion is apparent wind. Sailboats utilize both true wind and apparent wind. One force pushes the sailboat, and the other force pulls, or drags it forward. True wind always pushes a boat.

Why choose blueblue water yacht charters?

Blue Water Yacht Charters offer a unique charter experience that is tailored to your needs. Our local crew combine advanced sailing skills with local knowledge to ensure you get the best out of your Fijian island holiday. The Jeanneau 494 is a great-looking boat and sails equally well.

Are catamaran sailboats good for bluewater cruising?

Even though catamaran sailboats have become increasingly popular in the last few years, they have a truly rich legacy as one of the most sought after vessels for bluewater cruising.

Why book a private Fiji sailing holiday with blue water yacht charters?

Enjoy your own private Fiji sailing experience with Blue Water Yacht Charters. No sailing experience is necessary so sit back, relax, and we’ll do the rest. Equipped to carry six people, our charters are tailored to your needs, so you can get the most out of your Fijian island holiday.

What is the best catamaran for solo sailing?

Regarded as the best built and most stylish cruising multihull, the Catana 50 is a very huge catamaran sailboat. Measuring about 50 feet long with a beam of about 26 feet, this is an amazing catamaran that will test your sailing skills as a single sailor or if you’re planning to sail shorthanded.