Performance, Comfort, and Innovation
Two years ago, we were invited on a press trip to South Africa, and that visit gave us the opportunity to discover several shipyards, including Hop Yachts, Kinetic Catamarans, Knysna Yacht, Robertson & Caine, Voyage Yachts, and even leading manufacturers such as Ullman Sails... It was a great overview that highlighted South Africa’s undeniable expertise in the world of multihulls. However, we’d missed out on one key player - Balance Catamarans, of course! And that’s why we returned to the “Rainbow Nation” back in March so we could introduce you to this dynamic multihull builder.
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Publié le
31/07/2025
Par
Gwen Dorning
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203
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Balance Catamarans is a very young shipyard, founded in 2013 by Phil Berman, an American who has always been attracted to sailing, particularly multihulls. In 1979, he was crowned Hobie 14 world champion in South Africa, where he fell in love with the country, its landscapes, and its people. After becoming a professional sailor, he founded The Multihull Company (a 100% multihull brokerage firm) in 2001 and wrote several specialist books. At a time when some might already be considering retirement, Phil wanted to set up a multihull shipyard. An inconclusive initial experience in China prompted …
