The addition of running and rowing adds quite a twist to the usual coastal sailing race. With 40 miles of sailing (Dazcats Easy Tiger and Belladonna also had to get there), 20 miles of running including 1200m of ascent, there's a lot to manage and think about. The wind was quite gusty at times, adding an additional element of spiciness, especially during some of the drop offs for rows ashore. Skipper Will on board Belladonna managed it all brilliantly, organizing his teams. The runners maintained amazing speeds and Belladonna took line honours on each leg. Shore time was much enjoyed in Salcombe and the weekend was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Many thanks Realm Yacht Club for organizing and to all the boats and crews who participated.

There's always something a bit magical about sailing in company with this beautiful, elegant fleet of mixed MOCRA multihulls. Add to that the buzz among the crews, excited at the season start, happy to see each other again, catch up on the winter's boat works and share plans for the season ahead. The six Dazcats, including the latest addition, the D1495 DMS Vinyl, complemented the fleet perfectly. For those who love seeing multihulls up close, this opening weekend of the UK Southwest MOCRA season delivered a superb three days of coastal racing. The lighter winds often kept the fleet tightly packed, creating fantastic opportunities for some beautiful close-quarter footage and sailing at wind speed and more in just 5 - 6 knots of breeze. With 13 boats on the start line, there was no shortage of action from some of the UK’s most interesting racing multihulls. Trimarans • Panoramix – Farrier F82R • Trying – 38ft Norman Cross • Uno – Grainger 36 • Gordano Goose – 40ft Nigel Irens (1981) • Morpheus – Shuttleworth 39 Catamarans • Saggita – Woods 30 • Ushant – Grainger TR • DMS Vinyl – Dazcat 1495 • Hissy Fit – Dazcat 1495 • Sueños – Dazcat 1195 • Easy Tiger – Dazcat 995R • Belladonna – Dazcat 10 • Bare Necessities – Dazcat 1150 (along for the cruise!) The race route took the fleet from Plymouth to Falmouth, Falmouth to Fowey, and back to Plymouth — a fantastic way to start the season. Huge thanks to the organisers at the Royal Western Yacht Club and to sponsors Ullman Sails, Plymouth Gin and Allspars. The Falmouth dock party was a particular highlight and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone involved. Thanks also to Fowey Harbour for arranging pontoons for us and the Royal Fowey Yacht Club for accommodating us all with the BBQ. Enjoy the racing, the close-up boat shots, and the atmosphere of a brilliant opening weekend on the water. Filming from on board D10 Belladonna with some additional footage from D1495 Hissy Fit and winning boat Panoramix, Farrier F89R trimaran.

With near-perfect conditions, if a little light, D10 Belladonna headed out to play. The Ullman Offshore Series 25-miler provided the ideal opportunity to stretch her legs and make the most of both the weather and a free day. While Belladonna isn’t racing the series, it was exactly the sort of day that rewards going sailing anyway and we think you’ll enjoy a sunny sail down the coast with us. With four of us on board it’s a fairly rare opportunity to get an up close look at handling the D10 - more hands = more time for media! By happy coincidence, it turned into a race of co-owned multihulls. The three MOCRA boats on the start line were D10 Belladonna, her sister ship D995R Easy Tiger, and Corsair F28 Panoramix. Panoramix was sailed by Andy and Hannah of Highwater Sails, with Andy co-owning the boat alongside Brendan, our Projects Manager and on this day joined by Bruce, owner of Dazcat 1150 Bare Necessities, also on board. As ever, the boats and crews mixed it up: friends, customers, suppliers, colleagues, sometimes competitors and sometimes crewmates. Out on the water, it all levels out. We’re all there for the same reason — to sail hard, enjoy the moments, and have a great time sailing great boats.

Fast Escapes & Island Days With the Fastnet on the horizon and weather windows to catch, Simon and Tracey slipped away for a short but perfectly timed summer break aboard Dazcat 1495 Hissy Fit. What followed was a quick pre-race getaway to the Isles of Scilly - short hops between islands, relaxed cockpit dining, and time ashore exploring some of their favourite corners. Departing the Helford River, the cruise began with a moment that perfectly set the tone. Simon spotted two boats from his past: a beautiful (and allegedly fast) Nigel Irons cutter, and Dazcat 14 Lady Bounty, perhaps the very first Dazcat he worked on, back when he was still on the tools. Seeing both boats looking so well was a genuine pleasure, and Simon’s quiet delight at crossing paths with his own history was a joy to watch. Out west, Hissy Fit did what Dazcats do best - making the most of short weather breaks to deliver big rewards. Island-hopping, calm anchorages, easy walks ashore and unhurried evenings in the cockpit defined the days. Simon’s boundless enthusiasm for anything floating, splashing or moving with the tide set the tone, while Tracey found her happy place among beautiful anchorages, good walks, and the welcome comfort of a warm cabin when the deck turned a little soggy. A compact cruise, full of all the good bits a holiday should have, and the perfect reminder that even in the run-up to a major race, there’s always time for a little Dazcat magic.

Once the infusion starts, these layers are hidden forever. Here’s a look at what sits beneath the bagging — the materials that give the structure its strength, reliability and longevity.

What's needed to put the layup together pre-infusion? Dan, workshop manager, talks us through what he uses to ensure a good infusion on the Dazcat 1500 build.

In this stage of the build, a major milestone is reached as all the temporary structural supports and moulds are released. With the main beams now in place and local stiffening completed where needed, the wet deck and hulls have been bonded together as a strong, solid platform. It’s the first moment where she really starts to look like a boat as you move around her. Looking down from above, the interior layout is beginning to reveal itself too. At this point it can feel a little untidy, an unavoidable and familiar phase in the build process, but the structure is doing exactly what it should, the form is emerging, and everything released just as it should. The yard is packed this December, and while we’re well protected from the recent run of strong gales, the relentless West Country rain has taken its toll. With flooding across the region, the ground is decidedly soggy, as you’ll see in the background. Still, progress continues, and we’re very much looking ahead to the next phases, when everything starts to come together for real.

This video unveils the first renders of the Dazcat 1500, featuring exterior fly-arounds and interior fly-throughs of one possible Cruiser model, shown here in an accessible configuration. Built around a single, newly developed hull design, the D1500 platform supports three distinct models: Cruiser, Sport and Racer. Each tailored to a different sailing style while sharing the same powerful foundations. The hull shapes, wide decks and generous interior volumes allow for wheelchair accessibility, making inclusivity a core part of the design rather than an afterthought. What you see here is just one interpretation of what the D1500 can become: a comfortable, capable cruiser designed for extended sailing and ease of life on board. Other configurations explore performance-focused sport sailing and stripped-back racing, all evolving from the same versatile hulls. This is the beginning of the D1500 story — adaptable by design, rooted in Dazcat DNA, and shaped around how people want to sail.

Meet Luca, naval architect and sailor, as he breaks down the key course choices, tactical calls, and real-world challenges faced on board the winning under-50ft MOCRA multihull Dazcat 1295 during the RORC Rolex Fastnet Race 2025. From navigating changing conditions to balancing speed, safety, and strategy in one of offshore sailing’s toughest tests, Luca gives a clear, honest insight into what it takes to win at the highest level.

It’s real, it’s fast, it’s funny at times, and it’s everything why we love ocean racing (spoiler alert - it's not what you imagine racing to be like)! Step aboard for Part 2 of the Rolex Fastnet Race with seven Dazcats racing through a record 20-boat MOCRA multihull fleet. This episode is around the Rock and to the finish in Cherbourg, with raw, unfiltered access to what it’s really like to sail these boats at 20+ knots. With footage from on board six of the seven Dazcats, most of the up-close action comes from D1495 Hissy Fit - the biggest boat with the biggest crew, a dedicated media person, and enough hands on deck to capture the real moments… and still time to enjoy more than our fair share of snacks. Follow the racing stories as D1295 Minor Swing takes 1st on corrected time in the under-50ft class, with Hissy Fit close behind in 2nd, though they crossed the line in reverse order, and see why Dazcats remain fast, fun, and fiercely competitive - new and old alike. Hear from Dazcat’s naval architect Luca, who raced the season on Minor Swing, about why he believes it’s essential to sail as many different boats as possible, and how that experience feeds straight back into design. This episode brings you: Real conversations Real speed Real Dazcat life - wild, funny, sometimes wet, amazingly relaxed and full of heart Home-cooked meals, relentless snacks, and always smiling crews A true sense of community across the multihull fleet Want to dive deeper into the boats, crews, and the history of Dazcats and multihulls in the Fastnet Race? Visit our Multihulls Blog on the Dazcat/ Multihull Centre website. Subscribe for more Dazcat adventures, boat tours, and behind-the-scenes sailing stories. #dazcat #multihullcentre

For 25 years, the Disabled Sailor's Association boat, Spirit of Scott Bader, has opened the door to the sea for thousands of disabled children, adults, families and carers, offering freedom, confidence, teamwork and pure joy under sail to people of all abilities. This video shows what that looks like in real life: first smiles, spray on faces, wind in hair, and moments that stay with people forever. But after a quarter of a century of tireless service, working with charities and government organisations across the country as well as private individuals and groups, Spirit of Scott Bader is reaching the limits of the demands placed on her. To keep taking disabled sailors out on the water, and to reach even more people, DSA now needs support to build a new, purpose-designed, accessible boat. And they have chosen a Dazcat. We've put together this little video to try and show we why we believe it's important to support the DSA and all who they take sailing. There's a timelapse of the build so far. It's real, it's very tangible and it's quite a satisfying watch as the boat comes together. But that is nothing to the satisfaction you are sure to feel by offering your support and knowing that you really are helping to change lives. If you believe sailing should be for everyone, and that accessibility should be standard, not special, this is your moment to help shape the future. Your donation helps keep these life-changing experiences alive - today, tomorrow, and for the next generation. Visit the DSA website for details on how to support them: www.disabledsailing.org Many thanks to @ScottBaderOfficial and all the other donors for their huge generosity in helping to provide freedom on the water. Access Changes Everything.

Watch out for new and previously unseen footage over the nine Dazcat Days of Christmas! To find out what's on, you'll need watch our Christmas song! There's also a very high chance they'll be more than nine in the end... The Dazcat & Multihull Centre Nine Days of Christmas What do you do when the feasting is done, the presents are opened, and it’s back to re-runs on the telly? Dazcat comes to the rescue. Welcome to the Dazcat Nine Days of Christmas: bringing you a fresh dose of multimedia every day, straight from Dazcat Media’s editing studio to our YouTube and Facebook channels. Expect brand-new videos, stories, and insights from across the Dazcat world. Can’t wait? Sign up to our newsletter, landing Christmas afternoon, and binge the lot if you dare! Inside is a full year’s worth of major updates, race wins, new boats, design stories, and some very big news still to come. We challenge anyone to take in twelve months of mega Dazcat moments in one sitting… this might be one to savour slowly. Along the way you’ll also find links to videos, images, and write-ups from throughout the year, just in case you missed anything. Month by month, it all builds into our Year in Review… and what a year that was. Sit back. Press play. And enjoy the ride.

DSA Dazcat 1500 Build – Part 4 | Bringing the Pieces Together! In this episode, the build takes a major leap forward as we bring all key hull components of the DSA Dazcat 1500 into one shed to begin forming the monolithic joins. This is where the project really starts looking like a single, unified boat, and the excitement is building just as fast as the boat is. Join Dan and Brendan as they walk through the planned internal layout, explain how the hulls and bridge deck align, and get a feel for the precision, teamwork, and passion behind creating an accessible performance catamaran for the Disabled Sailors Association (DSA). From structural fitment to the big-picture vision, this episode puts you right in the heart of The Multihull Centre’s workshop as we move towards one of the most defining stages of the build. What’s Inside Part 4: Positioning and aligning major structural components Moving everything into a single shed for accuracy and efficiency Monolithic joins are prepared and executed Dan & Brendan’s walkthrough of the internal layout Behind-the-scenes insight from The Multihull Centre team About the DSA Dazcat 1500 This boat is being built for all, with accessibility at its core. Enabled by the generous sponsorship of Scott Bader and donations to the DSA, this project is all about expanding access to the freedom, joy, and wellbeing that sailing brings. Follow the journey as we craft a truly iconic, purpose-built Dazcat. Like, Subscribe & Share to support the project and follow each stage of the build!

In this episode, workshop manager Dan takes us through the final checks before infusing the Dazcat 1500 hull, one of the most crucial stages of the composite build process. You’ll see how every detail is carefully inspected before the resin starts to flow: Checking for air leaks to ensure a perfect vacuum seal Fusing the mould sections together for a seamless, strong, watertight structure Explaining each layer of the layup, including core materials, reinforcement fabrics, peel ply, flow mesh, and resin feed lines And finally, the moment of truth, as the resin is infused smoothly through the laminate This behind-the-scenes look shows the precision and teamwork that go into every Dazcat build. It’s where engineering, experience, and craftsmanship combine to create lightweight, high-performance multihulls built to last. Follow the DSA Dazcat 1500 build on our webpage: https://www.multihullcentre.com/dsa-dazcat-1500-build/

Precision under pressure, it’s the day after infusion day for the Dazcat 1500. Join Dan and Brendan as they take you through the products, techniques, and final checks that make this stage one of the most critical in composite boatbuilding. From selecting the right resins, core materials, and reinforcement fabrics to managing vacuum integrity, flow media layout, and resin feed lines, they break down the details that ensure a flawless infusion. Watch as preparation, precision, and experience come together to create a strong, lightweight, high-performance hull.

Infusing the boat in a vacuum-sealed bag is one of the most critical and precise stages of the composite build process. This timelapse takes you behind the scenes as we prepare the mould for infusion, a stage that determines the strength, weight, and finish of the final structure. You’ll see how we lay down multiple layers of reinforcement, peel ply, flow media, and resin feed lines before sealing the entire mould under vacuum. Every joint, tape, and fitting is carefully checked for leaks to ensure a perfect vacuum draw. The goal is even resin distribution and complete fibre wet-out resulting in a strong, lightweight laminate with minimal voids. This is where craftsmanship meets engineering combining advanced materials, careful planning, and years of experience to deliver a flawless infusion. Watch the next in the series to hear from Brendan (Director and Projects Manager) and Dan (Workshop Manager) how this is achieved.

Watch the DSA Dazcat 1500 take shape in this timelapse journey - from the very start of the build through to the completion of the plugs and moulds as they roll out of the shed. A rare behind-the-scenes look at how precision design and skilled craftsmanship come together to launch the foundation of this innovative accessible catamaran. #Dazcat1500 #Catamaran #Timelapse #BoatBuilding #AccessibleCatamaran #YachtDesign #CompositeBoatBuilding #Multihull #SailingInnovation #AccessibleCruising

Go behind the scenes of the DSA Dazcat 1500 build, as the design and workshop teams walk through the plugs, share how design and build integrate, and reveal how they plan for the stages ahead. #Dazcat1500 #dazcat #catamaran #performancecatamaran #yachtdesign #boatbuilding #CompositeBoatBuilding #multihull #SailingInnovation

Building the DSA Dazcat 1500 | From Plug to Mould with Scott Bader Join us behind the scenes at the Multihull Centre in Cornwall for an exclusive look at the build of the brand-new Disabled Sailors Association (DSA) Dazcat 1500. In this video, Director & Project Manager Brendan Seward and Workshop Manager Dan Baker take you through the fascinating process — starting from the very beginning with MDF plug forms, through to the moment when the moulds are finally ready to "pop." With Scott Bader proudly sponsoring the project and supplying the essential resins and epoxies, every stage of this build combines innovation, strength, and purpose. The DSA Dazcat 1500 isn’t ‘just’ another high-performance catamaran: it’s being built to open up the joy of sailing to people of all abilities. Discover: • How the plug forms are created from MDF • The materials and techniques at each stage of the build • Why Scott Bader’s resins and vinylesters are so vital • Insights from the team making it all happen The DSA has already introduced more than 50,000 people to the benefits of sailing, and this new Dazcat 1500 will carry that mission far into the future. Follow along as superb sailing, accessibility, purpose and Dazcat Principles come together in one remarkable boat. #DSADazcat1500 #DisabledSailing #ScottBader #Dazcat #Boatbuilding #AccessibleSailing #cornwall