The Reef Knot! At the 2025 Annapolis Boat Show, Matt taught two aspiring sailors, Daniel and Wendy, the Bowline. Special thanks to Daniel and Wendy for joining us at our Bali booth at the show, they learnt the knots quick! If you'd like to learn more, Book a Sailing Course! https://catamaranguru.com/catamaran-guru-sailing-academy/#books Our one-week long live aboard sailing instruction (7 days, 7 nights). For those interested in the Day Skipper Course, Sailing experience and basic boat handling knowledge is required. This 7-day course will help you and give you the tools to becoming a confident skipper. Included will be things like pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation and that you can skipper or rent a yacht in familiar waters by day. For Competent Crew participants, we will be doing this course between Fort Lauderdale, Cay Biscayne, the Florida Keys and back. The aim for this course is to introduce a complete beginner to cruising under sail, equipping the novice sailor with skills required to be an active, useful crew member, i.e. knowledge about sea terms and parts of the boat, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and prevention, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general seamanship and manners, able to keep a lookout and handle all sails. All the good stuff! At Catamaran Guru Sailing Academy, we offer hands-on training with the internationally recognized RYA sailing courses and ICC Certification. Matt Joubert is our wonderful Sailing Academy and highly certified: RYA Yacht Master Offshore RYA Cruising Instructor Tender maneuvering STCW’ 95 Instructing RYA Power Boat Level ll RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor PADI Dive Master Management As one of only a few U.S. schools providing these credentials, we help you compare them to ASA programs so you can choose the path that best fits your sailing goals. RYA certifications are highly respected worldwide, making them perfect for sailors planning adventures in international waters. What truly sets us apart is learning aboard a brand-new Bali 4.4 catamaran. With its open-concept layout, advanced electronics, and cutting-edge systems, this yacht provides an exceptional training platform. You’ll gain experience on the same type of boat many new owners choose today. Spacious, stable, and outfitted with modern features, the Bali 4.4 is perfect for mastering navigation, seamanship, and real-world skills that make liveaboard cruising safe, comfortable, and unforgettable. Your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.

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► Full test in Multihulls World N°202: https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/trimaran/dragonfly-36-performance-for-gliding-along-as-fast-as-the-wind ► While boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat show, might not be bursting at the seams with sail-cruising multihulls, the 2025 edition of the event is nonetheless the setting for an unmissable preview - we’re talking about the Dragonfly 36! Quorning Boats has always been a staunch supporter of this German boat show – in fact, 5 years ago, it was here that the manufacturer’s previous new model, the Dragonfly 40, was unveiled. But back to the 36: This trimaran, which can still be folded thanks to its further optimized Swing Wing system, has taken two and a half years to develop. In terms of design, this all-new model is the first Dragonfly to feature three inverted bows - until now, the central hull has always retained a traditional bow shape. Unsurprisingly, the 36 is available in both Touring and Performance versions, the latter having a rig 2 meters (6½ feet) taller. What’s more unusual is that the profile is in carbon on both models. Below deck, the new interior design features double cabins forward and aft, a separate bathroom, a fully equipped galley and a spacious saloon. The standard finish is in ash, with elm as an option. By the time we visited, on day 3 of the boat show, the yard had already taken 15 orders. The Dragonfly 36 is looking like a best-seller... We’ve already made an appointment for a test sail. ► TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: Quorning Boats Architects: Olsen Design/Quorning Boats ApS Length: 37’11”/44’1” (11.55/13.43 m) Beam: 26’8”/12’2” (8.12/3.7 m) Waterline length: 35’9” (10.9 m) Draft: 2’2”/6’7” (0.67/2 m) Light displacement: 9,925 lbs (4.5 t) Mainsail: 645 or 753 sq ft (60 or 70 m²) Self-tacking jib: 215 or 269 sq ft (20 or 25 m²) Genoa: 323 or 414 sq ft (30 or 38.5 m²) Gennaker: 1,184 or 1,615 sq ft (110 or 150 m²) Motor: 30 or 40 HP Fuel: 23 US gal (90 l) Water: 52 US gal (200 l) CE Category: A5/B7 ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #hellomulti @Quorningboats #quorningboats #bootcamp #bootdusseldorf #dragonfly36 #gwendorning #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #trimaran

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Mirjam a life coach from the Netherlands—first time sailor! She dove into new adventures, met amazing people from different cultures, tasted great food, and explored stunning bays and mountain views. Sailing made every moment unforgettable. What would your dream first sailing trip look like?

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