| Comfort: Any experienced sailor will immediately admit that the comfort of a cruising catamaran is far superior than that of a monohull, simply because the catamaran doesn't heel and therefore life on board is always on the horizontal. Consequently, most are equipped with real plates and glasses ! No 'picnic' sets needed on board these boats ! Even the cookers aren't gimbled. The volume of the hulls and the clever placing of weight also gives an amazing stability at anchor, no tossing and turning. A shallow draft also means the boat can sail very close to the coast and you can easily visit the beautiful creeks of the Mediterranean going to places where people on foot or in 'classic' boats won't have access.  Rapidity: Apart from the pleasure of comfortable sailing, catamarans are also extremely sportive. When there is a good wind, you can sail at some very impressive speeds. However, they really come into their own in light winds, meaning you can get from one place to another relatively rapidly even in light weather conditions. Security: Hotels Osterreich This is, obviously, the most important factor on any type of boat. Even though they offer a sporty performance, the cruising catamaran is a very safe boat. Firstly and simply, the golden rule when in bad weather, raise the dagger boards thereby greatly reducing the strain on the boat which will 'glide' easier across the surface of the sea. Secondly, the quality of the new modern materials used in the construction, 'Carbon fiber, Twaron etc, have been tried and tested over the last few years by many experienced sailors all over the world and in all weather conditions. Conclusion: La Roche accommodation The cruising catamaran has become THE cruising yacht for sailing in confort, security and performance on any ocean. The pleasure of sailing a swift, comfortable and safe boat is being appreciated by more and more enthusiasts every year. Call us or leave a message now to find out how you too can experience the thrill of catamaran sailing. |