Why Balance Catamarans Exists | Founder's Story

Balance began with a simple observation: the catamaran world had lost its balance. In this video, founder Phil Berman tells the story of how Balance Catamarans came to be, from a Hobie Cat spotted on a childhood paper route in Newport Beach, to winning the 1979 Hobie World Championships in South Africa, to building 25 to 27 performance cruising catamarans a year in South Africa today. It is a story about surfers, sailors, and watermen who build the boats they love to sail. This is where Balance comes from, and where it is going. Chapters: 00:00 Why Balance Exists 00:38 Hobie Cat Beginnings 01:36 The 1979 Worlds in South Africa 02:28 A Culture of Watermen 03:30 Lessons From the Brokerage 04:10 Growth and Innovation 04:41 Carbon and Safety 05:40 Stay in Balance Learn more about Balance Catamarans: https://balancecatamarans.com #BalanceCatamarans #Catamaran #Sailing #HobieCat #StFrancisBay #BluewaterCruising