DIY Sailing a Catamaran Canoe

A canoe catamaran is a sailing vessel composed of two parallel hulls, in this case canoes, joined by a frame or floorboard. The canoes can serve as passenger carriers or even cargo holders. Safer and more seaworthy than a solitary sea canoe, this sailboat provides for greater camaraderie among its sailors. In addition, it can give the canoes higher velocity than if they took to the sea separately. Because of its design, this seafaring conveyance requires precision timing and good reflexes from its crew.

Instructions

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      Heave the boat forward and quickly board. Use a good deal of force in order for the sale to catch the wind.

    • 2

      Direct the vessel using the tiller, against which you should lean back for maximum control. Move the tiller in opposition to the navigated direction of the canoe bows, as the rudders will maneuver the boat contrary to tiller motion.

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      Manage the wind with the boom, or the low bar, of your sail's frame. Keep just enough surface area windward to propel the watercraft without tipping her.

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      Negotiate directional changes patiently. Increase pressure on the tiller, which will in turn increase opposition to that pressure. Keep enough force in place to tack the vessel toward the desired bearing. Break the turn down into a series of zigzags for safest results.