{"id":351,"date":"2025-09-24T14:53:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yachtersworld.com\/?p=351"},"modified":"2025-09-24T14:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:53:36","slug":"10-essential-mutlihull-sailing-skills-from-an-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yachtersworld.com\/?p=351","title":{"rendered":"10 essential mutlihull sailing skills from an expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nikki Henderson on the essential multihull sailing skills you shouldn\u2019t set off without to make the most of your catamaran and trimaran sailing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The plan is simple: buy a boat and seek out your best life. You\u2019ve decided you want a multihull<\/a>, for the space and stability that offers.<\/p>\n

Your other key requirements are comfort \u2013 a yacht you can live aboard for months \u2013 and a multihull that\u2019s bluewater capable<\/a> so you can explore wild remote places. It has to be safe, of course. And spacious enough for you, your partner, maybe your kids (and perhaps someone to help look after them sometimes), or a few friends and family. After all, adventures are better shared.<\/p>\n

Bonus items? If the budget allows \u2013 performance, please! A fast boat means less time at sea (critical for keeping the non-sailors happy). Faster means more fun, but also the faster you sail the more flexibility you have for weather routing. So speed equals safety.<\/p>\n

If this all sounds familiar, that\u2019s because many Yachting World<\/em> readers dream of the same thing: a bluewater catamaran<\/a>, powering through the miles, and the freedom of an endless horizon.<\/p>\n

Every year, I work with hundreds of people chasing this dream. And wow, it\u2019s a big project! Most begin with hours upon hours, if not weeks, lost to YouTube and online reviews, comparing boat brands. Once committed, the number of decisions to make and to-do list items explodes.<\/p>\n

What modifications or custom options will you want? Do you want gas or all-electric? How many cabins do you need, and what layout suits you best? What sails do you need? Who to make them? Then there\u2019s electronics, spares, tools, toys, logistics\u2026 and how to leave behind your land life.<\/p>\n

Buried in logistics and yard work, cruisers often fall into a common trap: time and time again they forget the sailing element.<\/p>\n

Many new catamaran owners are experienced monohull<\/a> sailors but new to multihulls. Others charter in the Med a few times a year but have never owned their own boat. Some haven\u2019t sailed in years \u2013 kids and work got in the way. Some, incredibly, are total beginners.<\/p>\n

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The best bluewater multihulls of all time: a complete guide<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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What are the best bluewater multihulls for long term cruising? The one you own, or the one you can afford\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n