We spoke with Richard Woods a catamaran designer and sailor based in the UK and famous worldwide.

Catamaran sailing upwind. When you sail you must work together with nature. Comment for Upwind sailing tips for catamarans Catamaran sailing techniques Yachting World Robert Barnes - 5 years ago So all that to say that you trim exactly the way you would for any other sailboat but dont expect to point higher. On Catamaran Upwind Performance Woods Interview 7.

Offshore forget it launching out of rollers is no fun for people the boat or anything in it. Sail too close to the wind as speed decreases rapidly. Dont expect a catamaran to move as efficiently upwind as a monohull.

Upwind sailing tips for catamarans Catamaran sailing techniques Yachting World - YouTube. The finished product will be targeted towards private users fleet managers and charter companies alike. To sail a catamaran downwind maintain 160-170 use asymmetrical spinnakers reef when winds exceed 15 knots and jibe.

Rely on your instincts utilize your chart plotter and mimic nearby boats. Why dont cruising cats sail very well to windward. Designed with a shape similar to LightMedium Racing Genoa it is optimized for eased out upwind trim in the middle of the target wind range.

Sailing upwind on Outremer 45 Sailing La Vagabonde PART 02 Sailing is a sensual sport. In flat water powered up ROAM does 9-12 knots SOG speed over ground hard on the wind. Furling Jib All Purpose Roller Furling headsail with LP less than 110Typically designed for modern cruising boats that utilize non-overlapping headsails.

Catamaran sailing Bluewater sailing techniques Skip Novaks storm sailing techniques Sail faster sail safer Special reports Vendée Globe Comment About us Latest issue Upwind in survival. When turning to a close-hauled course sheet the sails in with both centreboards fully lowered. Keep the boat moving as fast as possible.