The Multihulls World match is an open forum, a space for freedom of opinion open to players in leisure sailing on more than one hull.
With this column, comparisons don’t mean anyone is right, they are rather a pretext for open-mindedness and discussion of the tribune’s favorites.
This month’s question: for reefing, are you for a hook or a pendant?
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Published on 17/03/2017
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Philippe Echelle
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A column created by Philippe Echelle
For the reef pendant
By Franck Bauguil
VP Yacht Ownership & Product Development
Moorings/Sunsail/Leopard/LeBoat
Since catamarans have no longer been just racing machines or considered “weird” and have become true cruising sail boats for both ownership and charter, the reefing has been a source of discussion for all builders. First, monohull (half boat :-)) sailors had to get used to the lack of heeling, therefore, the absence of clear sign of an overpowered sailing boat. Then, builders made sure to post large signs around the…
