Let ’s take the helm!
Coming onto or leaving the dock, whether ahead or astern with a catamaran isn’t complicated. Quite the contrary in fact! You just need to build up a little experience, and respect certain routines, keeping in mind that the boat’s windage will have a great influence on the way the catamaran responds to your requests.
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Publié le
24/05/2022
Par
Patrick Jean
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184
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Thanks to its twin-engine configuration, a catamaran can be maneuvered with precision (even to the point of turning on the spot). Once you’ve got some way on, a little more speed allows you to balance its low inertia and maintain a minimum of maneuverability. Given that the view of the opposite bow or the sugarscoops isn’t always excellent, depending on whether the catamaran has twin helm stations or a flybridge, it is usually up to the crew to provide the helmsman with the information needed to make the best approach. Lastly, a well-briefed crew will make maneuvers easy. Whatever the situatio…
