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There are a number of

A small, lightweight dayboat A twin-hulled variation on A small dayboat fitted with A larger boat that provides A catamaran (two hulls) or A yacht designed specifically A traditional yacht may be
which is sailed by one or a dinghy, with a mesh a keel is more stable than live-aboard accommodation. trimaran (three hulls) with a for racing, providing an original wooden boat
more people. The crew use a trampoline suspended a dinghy and will rarely Fitted with a keel or a lifting cabin. A cruising multihull has maximum power to weight which has been restored,
combination of sailing skills between the hulls. capsize. It combines the keel for shallow water. no keel and relies on its ratio and minimum or a modern glassfibre
and body weight to hold the sailing style of a dinghy with Cruising yachts in the size width for stability. It can sail acceptable comfort for its replica. Enjoy a delightful
boat upright. A retractable the handling of a yacht and range of 8-10m (26--32ft) in shallower water and has crew. This style of yacht is retro sailing experience,
centreboard prevents the can carry up to five people. allow up to six people to live less drag under the hull, powerful, very sophisticated combined with modern
dinghy being blown sideways. Generally kept on a mooring. on board. which may let it sail faster. and extremely expensive. construction and comforts.

Most dinghies are designed Catamarans provide high speed Keel boats range from dinghy style Most have a single mast and roller Cruising catamarans have a lot of Cruising yachts which race are Many traditional yachts are
Brief description
specifically for single-handed or with stability, due to being able to boats with an open cockpit, sailed furling headsail, making it as easy as space with cabins in each hull and a known as 'cruiser-racers', providing a recognisable by a gaff mainsail,
double-handed use. Power is carry a lot of sail power on a wide and raced by two people, to larger possible for the crew to manage the main cabin stretched between the good compromise between cruising often with characteristic tan sails.
provided by a mainsail, mainsail and platform with very narrow hulls. dayboats with an enclosed deck and boat. Auxiliary power is provided by hulls. Cruising trimarans have less comfort and racing performance. Some may be ketch or yawl rigged
jib, or mainsail, jib and spinnaker. The small cuddy or cabin providing some a diesel engine. Cruising speed for an space, with all the accommodation Most racing yachts fall into this with a second, shorter mast near the
crew may hang out over the side or protected space for the crew. Some average-size yacht is 5 knots. in the main hull and limited storage category, but the elite tend to opt stern, or schooner rigged with an
use trapeze wires to stand on the have a lifting keel for trailer sailing. space in the two outer hulls which for dedicated racing machines that additional- often slightly shorter -
side of the boat. act as floats. are of little use for cruising. mast ahead of the main mast.

Dinghies provide low cost sailing. Most are designed for single- and Keel boats are stable and secure. Live-aboard sailing lets you cruise No keel means less drag, less weight Superb racing is available round The pride of owning and sailing a
Key strengths (pros)
They are easy to handle and store. double-handed use, but often have They have reliable sailing where you want. Comfortable for a and less depth required under the the world. A racing yacht gets close classic. Admiring looks from other
They react instantly to the wind. enough space to take extra people performance and do not capsize in family or friends. Easily handled boat. Some cruising multihulls are to the dinghy style of 'seat of the yachtsmen. Sturdy and dependable
Little maintenance is required. for joy rides! Many are fitted with normal conditions. under sail or power. a lot faster than equivalent size pants' sailing. Great for sailing as sailing qualities.
They are fitted with buoyancy so trapezes for both helm and crew, yachts. Cruising catamarans can a team.
cannot sink. adding to the thrill of sailing. Stable have super accommodation.
at rest. Very fast and a lot of fun.

With little protection from the They are more cumbersome to More expensive to own and more More expensive to buy and own, Very wide to berth in a marina. Yacht racing ranges from expensive Slower under sail than c-onventional
Key shortcomings (cons)
elements, the.crew may get wet launch and handle than a dinghy difficult to launch than a dinghy. with high mooring and maintenance Cruising catamarans can have poor to incredibly expensive. Racing yachts. More cramped down below.
and cold. Most dinghies will capsize. and -slower to tack. The beach cat is Less responsive than a dinghy. costs. Nothing like as responsive or sailing performance upwind. Higher offshore can be cold, wet and A wooden traditional yacht is time
less responsive than a ding�y. Should they capsize, they may sink. instinctive as sailing a dinghy. cost than a monohull yacht. uncomfortable. consuming and expensive maintain.

Blasting on a stable platform and Responsive sailing close to the People who want to sail to different Good combination of stability and Competitive people who enjoy the People who really take pride in what
Suitable for Anyone who feels fit, wants to get
learning to trapeze. elements, without serious risk of a places. Cruising with family or speed, plus the ability to motor or
close to the elements and enjoy cut and thrust of high-performance they sail and are content to sail
"seat of the pants' sailing, from capsize, plus the added bonus of friends can be a wonderful anchor in very shallow water. sailing at close quarters. slowly and peacefully. After all,
family fun to high performance. being able to sail with more people. experience in fine weather. what's the hurry?