UPWIND 50 ECO is a project for the construction of a ALUMINIUM catamaran - sailboat LOA 1495 meters.

Catamaran sailing upwind. The better you are able to sail upwind the more fuel you will save. Furling Jib All Purpose Roller Furling headsail with LP less than 110Typically designed for modern cruising boats that utilize non-overlapping headsails. Offshore forget it launching out of rollers is no fun for people the boat or anything in it.

Since its light in weight this catamaran can sail upwind at speeds above 17 knots 3148 kmh while pinching up to 30 degrees. Today we are talking about pointing and whether or not catamarans can point because theres a myth about catamarans and their inability to point. Dont expect a catamaran to move as efficiently upwind as a monohull.

Keep the boat moving as fast as possible. In flat water powered up ROAM does 9-12 knots SOG speed over ground hard on the wind. When you sail you must work together with nature.

Sail too close to the wind as speed decreases rapidly. You must ride her waves and helm in time with her flow easing and tightening and swaying with her rhythm. Make sure jib cars are positioned for optimal performance.

Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde PART 02 Sailing is a sensual sport. On Catamaran Upwind Performance Woods Interview 7. Steer by using the tell-tales on the jib and the wind indicator being careful not to pinch ie.

Why dont cruising cats sail very well to windward. Indeed this catamaran boat can easily tack through 95 degrees and still manage to outshine the fastest racing monohull. To sail a catamaran downwind maintain 160-170 use asymmetrical spinnakers reef when winds exceed 15 knots and jibe.