Multihull sailing forum page 2 multihulls4us forums. How build catamaran plans free download boat building. If anyone doubted that the ocean racing multihull scene was a hotbed of innovation, the new sodebo ultim 3 trimaran will lay those questions to rest. As an avid yearold sailor, chris white became interested in multihulls after a day sail on a charter trimaran in st. Astus trimarane diam 24 trimaran dragonfly trimarane weta 4.
Multihull sailing, breitenbrunn am neusiedler see breitenbrunn, austria. It offers invaluable information on how to operate a cruising catamaran, and how to get the most out of your next multihull sailing adventure. Kurt hughes multihull design catamarans and trimarans. Written by americas foremost instructional authority, the new edition of sailing fundamentals combines the training programs of the american sailing association and. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Kurt hughes multihull design catamarans and trimarans for. A world champion catamaran racer and one of the bestselling writers of catamaran sailing has created a book that is bound to be a valuable guide to catamaran racers for a very long time. A past winner of the hobie 14 world championships and secondplace finisher in the hobie 18 worlds, he has also written catamaran racing. Top 10 books to prepare you for cruising cruising world. We accept calls on facetime, line and whats app not skype. So it is clear that in addition to the different types of multihull listed above the initial static stability can vary enormously. Our catamaran book collection started as an obsession and has now grown to over 550 volumes. Asa 114, cruising catamaran american sailing association. A wellrounded guide covering the techniques and skills needed to succeed in catamaran sailing, for those starting out through to those striving for championship wins.
Heavy weather sailing in a multihull shuttleworth design. Nov 03, 20 and pretty much the man of singlehanded multihull sailing, what a legend to sail that thing around the world 26,400nm in just over 57 days and with a 24hr record run done while doing it of over 614nm an average of just under 26kts the guys a machine. The unlimited 53 marks a new course in cruising sailing catamarans. The story of their stormy crossing of the bay of biscay, their winter in northern spain living off the proceeds of magazine articles, and the dangers encountered in their unusually rough trade wind passage. Sailing made easy, which sailing magazine called best in class upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learntosail guide to date. He went on to write many more books on the subject including the bestselling catamaran training manual of. Data includes beam hull, beam hull centerline, bruce number, sailing performance and, stability ratings. Our staff and instructors have decades of multihull, training, sailing and liveaboard experience to draw from and share with you. Its stuffed with illustrations of all my stock designs, plus tons of helpful design and construction info. Catamaran sailing forum, classified ads, news, repair tips, and sailing pictures. Tom has gone on to succeed in a number of national dart, formula 18, hobie 16, tornado, european hobie 16.
Multihull sailing news catamarans and trimarans have gone from occupying the fringe of the sailing world to the front and center. Their beam is maximized for the entire length of the boat instead of coming to a point at the bow, which makes them far roomier inside than monohulls. Wide beam lb sailing attitude well controlled on all points of sail. Scheduled for delivery in mid2017 this catamaran will be sunreef yachts sixth superyacht construction. Multihull seamanship started as dr gavin le sueurs personal index of howtos. The book s eight chapters explore two distinctly different, yet similar types of boats. Privilege, catamaran sailing exception feeling monohull keelboat or dinghy in full version transcat, catamaran tresco line, open motorboat carbon. They tended to be subjective, sometimes dogmatic, and seldom gave alternative points of view a good hearing. Catamaran sailing book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. Normally, anything below decks that hasnt been properly stowed will fly around. If your sailing goal is to become a proficient confident multihull sailor, we are the school for you. Multihulls magazine has faithfully reported on multihull news for over 37 years. There are many textbooks on the market which detail general seamanship principles. Multihull sailing marine supply store breitenbrunn.
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The basic concept of sailing involves allowing the wind to propel a vessel towards its destination. Multihull cruising fundamentals taps into the essence of multihull sailing and gives readers a clear and concise analysis of these largely unfamiliar boats. Apr 29, 2015 back in 1998 my boyfriend and i bought a pdq36 catamaran together, moved aboard, and started sailing around the chesapeake. Their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under power are truly compelling, and modern cats are every bit as reliable as monohulls.
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In addition to the extensive range of plans for crowther multihull sailboats we sell, we are continuously developing upon the crowther base of intellectual property which has been developed over decades of research and refinement, with a reputation legendary in the sailing fraternity. Multihull expert john marples gives you all the essential information, which covers yachts, sailing yachts, luxury boats, cabin cruisers, new boats, used boats, boats for sale and small boat designs multihull owners can protect their investment, or save themselves a lot of grief, when it comes to these unique craft, including. Sailing directly away from the wind with sails eased all the way out is called a run. Light weight due to the use of composite materials.
Beginner guide to sailing a catamaran multihull central. Pdf catamaran sailing download full pdf book download. Multihull sailboats designs bloomfield catamaran designs. Corsair trimarans are the worlds most popular and versatile trailer trimarans. Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. Some sailing catamarans instead have a fabric deck, or a trampoline, spanning the hulls forward of a rigid main deck. The wider it is, the more stabilityhowever, at some point excessive beam becomes unmanageable. Phil berman has been sailing and racing catamarans since 1969. Are you brand new to the world of sailing catamarans for cruising. In a world increasingly given over to multihull sailing, sail magazines best boats class of 2020 brings with it a strong new group of keelboats, including everything from luxury cruisers nipping at the heels of their megayacht brethren to a number of greatlooking new performance boats. It was a dark and stormy nightok, not really dark since it was day, but pretty stormywhen we cruised into salt whistle bay on the caribbean island of mayreau aboard indigo, our 46ft leopard catamaran.
This long overdue, indepth guide will help you choose and cruise the. Sometimes theyd holler over, asking about the boat or just give us a friendly thumbs up. Something strange happened each time we headed out on the bay. Download catamaran sailing in pdf and epub formats for free. Multihull sailing books gavin lesueurs online bookstore.
It is also the official textbook for the asa basic keelboat standard asa 101. By renowned australian multihull sailor and author gavin lesueur. This book has been one of the most popular books sailing books has ever had as multihull sailors are starved of good info on this aspect of their boats and the sport. Catamarans and trimarans are not just another income stream for west coast multihulls, they are our passion. Asas cruising catamarans made easy will set you off on the right course. Order the latest design portfolio today to see over 85 multihull plans in stock. In addition a narrower hull is more easily depressed and prone to tripping in heavy seas.
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Cat world champion and author of a range of books on catamaran sailing and racing. Soft cover, spiral bound, large format, 108 pages, black and white. Catamarans the complete guide for cruising sailors 2008 tarjan 0071596224. This complete course to catamaran racing is made easytounderstand by clarity of explanation and countless drawings and photographs. Catamarans and trimarans have gone from occupying the fringe of the sailing world to the front and center. We are making mariners weather handbook, surviving the storm, practical seamanship and offshore cruising encyclopedia available for free as pdf files. Also, your toerail will be in the water and a new angle is brought to your life that you cant ignore. Multihull yachting was founded in 2002 aiming to offer quality yachting holidays in greece. Written by americas foremost instructional authority, the new edition of sailing fundamentals combines the training programs of the american sailing association and the united states coast guard auxiliary. Catamaran design plans how to diy download pdf blueprint.
This book is for people contemplating multihull sailing. The complete guide to long distance sailing catamaran. The multihull yacht club queensland mycq invites all offshore multihulls to compete in the brisbane to gladstone multihull yacht race which has become the most prestigious multihull event in the country, sailing. Catamarans offshore,a new book by gregor tarjan, which will be published in 2004, will continue where rick white has left off. Multihull insurance australia again by sirius, sunday at 11. With over 25 years experience, the shipyard is renowned for the quality finish, comfort and performance of its yachts. Detailed multihull analysis of catamarans and trimarans sailboats.
Uk us ca australia netherlands diy download pdf blueprints. Following these simple steps will avert most disasters. Like our previous textbooks, cruising catamarans made easy is illustrated with rich, detailed photos and easytounderstand text to help students learn quickly. Sailing since the age of ten, he dominated catamaran racing at a youth level, medalling three times at both the isaf youth world and rya youth national championships. Here at multihull central we are dedicated to providing education and opportunity for people interested in multihulls and multihull sailing. A multihull is a ship or boat with more than one hull, whereas a vessel with a single hull is a monohull. Its a heavy hardback with beautiful photography, an attractive. Gavin lesueur built his first multihull, a 16ft mosquito catamaran, while at high school.
These points of sail scratch the surface of the basic physics of sailing covered in many sailing books. Trimaran jim brown, renowned multihull designer in catamarans, gregor tarjan shares his enthusiasm for yachts with two hulls, based on years of sailing all types. Sailing downwind and surfing the waves is where multihulls come into their own. Am hoping to buy a boat to enjoy part of this season so i should be able. Sailing fiction we didnt mean to go to sea arthur ransome not as well known as swallows and amazons which is probably the best place to start with arthurs ransomes great series of tales if you havent read them see our guide to boaty books for children, but this was definitely the most inspirational book of them all for me. The ultime trimaran ushers in a new generation of big foilers. Modern light cruiser racers would be in the range of 24 to 30 mph.
We sail out of beautiful san diego, ca with sailing. Whether its a cruising catamaran, a bluewater racing trimaran or the latest redhot racing beach cat, you can always count on these boats and the people who sail them for some excitement afloat. Since then we are in a constant progress trying to make our services better year by year and expand our range of sailing yachts and catamarans as well as destinations. Crack off to a close reach in the same winds and we pulled 10 to 11 knots. Nov 23, 2014 multihull sailing ist unsere leidenschaft. Cruising catamarans made easy official asa textbook. He grew up racing hobie cats in california in the late 1960s and published his first book on catamaran racing at the age of seventeen. Multihull sailing news two new multihulls for two very different types of sailing the market for highend, highperformance catamarans definitely falls within the definition of niche, but its fun to follow nevertheless. Over different multihull sailboats are available in the database. Multihull ships can be classified by the number of hulls, by their arrangement and by their shapes and sizes. Having sailed in the company of people who made cruising their way of life, i realised that there was a vast. Able to skipper an auxiliarypowered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multiday liveaboard cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds up to 30 knots and sea conditions. Phillip berman is the president of the multihull company and a lifetime catamaran sailor and racer.
Book by james wharram a tale of adventure in the fifties, when james wharram and two german girls, ruth and jutta, sailed from falmouth in their homemade catamaran tangaroa. Cool multihull sailing videos multihull anarchy sailing. First published in australia in 1995, cyclone publishers. Sailing has a massive library of books for sale with the oldest dating way back to 1863 yes, 1863.