In some cases such as during a thunderstorm the wind may also be a force to contend with.

Catamaran sailing heavy weather. Our Heavy Weather Sailing Classes are led and attended by some of our best sailors so you can experience these conditions with tons of support and. Jonty Sherwill asks Rob Greenhalgh for tips on how to deal with it. Its a huge benefit if ones boat is set up to allow for reefing whilst under sail with wind on the beam or broad stern.

For the same reason it is generally a good idea to leave a catamaran or trimaran a bit heavy aft especially if the boat is overloaded. One reason the Wharram Polynesian-derived catamarans tend to be very seaworthy is that they have very low windage. Wind and wave action.

Fine-tuning the sails will help depower the boat. Reading a weather report and planning ones voyage to avoid nasty weather is the best call of them all. Multihull heavy weather tactics when sailing a cat.

They did not contact this office for information though from a review in Yachting World it appears that they show a photo of Raka in a gale taken by Ruth in the Atlantic in 1977. As the wind increases move the mainsail sheeting point to leeward. High-performance cruising catamarans typically have efficient daggerboards or centerboards deeper rudders less windage and less displacement.

Any answer will depend on personal preferences. Heavy-weather strategies on these types of catamarans should focus on maintaining control and achieving a moderate speed without endangering boat or crew. Video from maxi trimaran Banque Populaire VII retu.

There are a few generalities that will help you learn about heavy weather sailing tactics. With multi-hulls like catamarans its the sea that poses the biggest problemmuch of your effort will be dedicated to managing the waves. The same holds t.