Advanced techniques and tips for better sailing experience.
Abstract: If you dream of owning a motor catamaran in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and making money by chartering it out, but are worried about costs getting out of hand, then you’ve come to the right place. This article is not an official guide.
Abstract: Operating an Aquila power catamaran is completely different from operating a monohull. It has significant steering inertia, tends to drift off course when docking, and its propellers are prone to running aground in shallow waters. I spent three years sailing in Florida Bay and the Bahamas, during which time I ran the hull aground and struck reefs.
Abstract: If you're thinking of buying a new catamaran, don't just focus on the purchase price! In this article, I'll share my honest insights on the actual costs of ownership from the perspective of an ordinary boat owner in Europe and the United States.
Abstract: As an enthusiast living in Florida with six years of recreational sailing experience, I have owned five catamarans over the past six years, starting with a Leopard, followed by a Lagoon
Abstract: My name is Joe. I’m an amateur boat owner in Europe and the U.S. I’ve been sailing for seven years and have actually owned a 42-foot catamaran for the past three years. This article won’t cover textbook concepts like “depreciation rates” and “loan formulas.”
Author's Note: My name is Chris. As an amateur sailor from Florida, I have chartered 23 catamarans at my own expense over the past seven years; these catamarans are from various brands.
Abstract: When renting a sailboat before setting sail, do you really know how to inspect the boat properly? This article is written from the perspective of an amateur blogger in Europe and the U.S. who is also an actual sailboat renter.
Abstract: Maintaining a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a completely different matter from doing so in the Mediterranean or on the U.S. East Coast—the two are worlds apart. I’ve been working on BVI charter routes for five years, and at first, I was completely at a loss.
Abstract: Renting a catamaran in Greece for the first time? Let’s be honest—there are far more pitfalls than smooth sailing. This isn’t an official guide; it’s based on my experience drifting back and forth between the Ionian Sea and the Cyclades for three summers, renting four different types of boats, and being blown by the sea breeze to the point of questioning my life after
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