Most of our favorite anchorages are now forbidden to boats which aren’t equipped with a black water tank – or in any case clean WCs… It is perhaps time we had a look at the question, don’t you ...

When we are interested in a multihull, we first look at the hulls, the bridgedeck, the cabins or even the stowage capacity… And the standing rigging? It’s nevertheless what holds the mast up, ...

Having a catamaran with daggerboards means enjoying better pointing ability than an equivalent model equipped with fixed stub keels, which are inevitably shorter. It means that you can also optimize ...

After a year cruising as a family round the world in a catamaran, Pierre Leitgib sums up his experience of telecommunications aboard, and in particular, the internet. This former consultant with ...

Buying a multihull, whether new or second hand represents an extremely important investment. Far removed from the idea of throwing money into a black hole, there are several ways to finance your ...

Dismal current affairs, an all-consuming professional activity, a wish to pack everything in? Leaving for a long-term voyage or just for a two-week summer cruise, the importance of the question is not ...

It is universally accepted that the time spent at anchor on a round the world trip, or even on a summer cruise, represents the bulk of the total time, and even up to 90% in some cases. And this is why ...

Harbors, docks and pontoons? They’re not really the stuff of multihulls... we are so much better off in a pretty little cove somewhere! So as soon as we’ve filled the water tank and topped up the ...

The famous net that sits between the bows of our multihulls is certainly one of our favorite places on board. How is it made? What’s its life expectancy? How do we change it? The company Feelnets ...

When heading off cruising and especially offshore, a downwind sail is essential to get you going in light airs, to maintain good average speeds as soon as there’s wind, and of course to escape the ...