The purpose of a catamaran is to handle the heavy seas; which is what they were designed to do. They were developed in South Africa to handle the heavy seas. Cats can be used when the bigger 50'-60' boaters go out on the heavy seas and can run as fast if not faster. The mono-hulls cannot compete with this in the bigger seas.

At slow speeds with a head sea due to fluid dynamics if tunnel (space between the hulls) is blocked by a wave, then hit by another wave then there could be a slight mist. However, the World Cat has a hydropod between the two hulls that breaks up the pressure that usually resolves this issue.

Catamarans are the best boats in a head sea. The analogy would be would you prefer to push your way through the water with palm first, or the side of both hands; which do you think would cause you less resistance? There is no other boat Dean would prefer to be in with a head sea.

Because of the tunnel between the two hulls this makes it more aerodynamic with less resistance, which means better fuel economy when towing.

Cat boats are designed to flex and have not heard of one breaking.

This Dazcat 1195, Sueños, has been entered in two races, the first in April, the second (Round Britain) in June. On March 23rd the bridgedeck was introduced to the hulls, an important step ...

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An excellent family yacht, lovingly looked after Cruised lightly at weekends and for holidays - never raced or chartered . Very stable, with a 34% displacement ratio and large bulb keel. To contact the Network Yacht Brokers Swansea Offices, please use the details below. https://www.yachts.co Unit 1 Fishmarket Quay Swansea Marina SA11UP 01792 465550 Info@yachts.co

When do you know if you are ready for your first off-shore passage? Lin Pardey gives you some tips. Produced by PraxisUniversal.com as Lin and Larry Pardey prepared to leave Ventura, CA. Download GET READY TO CROSS OCEANS for a wealth of off-shore sailing tips for just $12.99 at www.thesailingchannel.tv/pardey/grtco Also available as a YouTube Rental for just $2.99.

Palma de Mallorca

That's right, women are smarter! Women sailing the Antares 44i catamaran during one of the annual Antares University programs. This year's program took place in Charleston, SC.

YSA-30 Catamaran im Stickl Sportcamp. Test & chartern. More on www.stickl.com

Here's a clip of me busting some moves with fishermen from Yemen. It was part of the celebrations that were held in our honour when we sailed through Aden with the Vasco Da Gama rally. I am the first Englishman to dance with Yemeni fishermen. Actually I think the accolade I was awarded by the coastguard who gave me this video clip was that I was the first foreigner to lead a troupe of Yemeni fishermen. There's more info on this event at www.followtheboat.com

Highlights of tourism on Gaua island in the Banks islands the Northern province of TORBA in Vanuatu. Thanks to Bruno Calle for additional photography. Note: the volcano shots were taken just 2 weeks before the increased volcanic activities ... check status before planning to hike up there!!!

Highlights of tourism on Mota Lava island in the Banks islands in the Northern province of TORBA in Vanuatu.

Highlights of tourism on Ureparapara island in the Banks islands Northern province of TORBA in Vanuatu. Thanks to Bruno Calle for additional photography.

Highlights of tourism in the Torres islands in the Northern province of TORBA in Vanuatu. This film covers the islands of Hiu, Metoma, Tegua, Linua, Loh and Toga.

Highlights of tourism on Vanua Lava island in the Banks islands Northern province of TORBA in Vanuatu. Thanks to Bruno Calle for additional photography.

Scuba diving Fantasea Reef & Baby Barge off of Hawaii Kai on 3/27/10. This was an awesome dive, we found both the male & female Whitley's boxfish!

Scuba Diving the LCU & Land of Oz on 3/28/10 off of Waianae on the west side of Oahu