Taking bluewater cruising to a new level - Yachting World

Taking bluewater cruising to a new level - Yachting World,Buying a boat is a big decision. You’ve got a dream in mind – perhaps exploring the far corners of the Mediterranean, or reaching the Pacific. But how do you set about choosing a yacht that will be you and your partner’s or family’s home, workplace and exploration vehicle? And then supposing you have found the right boat, how do you learn to get the best out of it? Catamaran builder Outremer has thought hard about this and come up with a way to support owners and their families. It starts with the boats themselves. As blue-water cruising catamarans, they offer consistent performance and incredible stability – even in high seas. And of course, the chief advantage of the catamaran is the living space it provides. Catamarans are often the choice of family-minded owners. However, spacious and stable doesn’t need to mean slow or stubborn to handle. Outremer builds fast, lively boats which are fun to sail and respond well to a bit of fine tuning. From trimming the genoa-staysail combination to using the centreboards, a little experience pays off. When they buy an Outremer, new owners become part of the Outremer family gaining exclusive access to the Outremer Academy. A wide range of training courses are on offer, including Outremer Week for an intensive five-day course shared with the community of Outremer owners, in La Grande Motte, near Montpellier. There are also year-round courses, or you can arrange a more bespoke training package. Either way, you will be learning from qualified sailing teachers who know Outremer catamarans inside out. Striving for the best experience possible on board For some reason, sailing is perceived as very much a man’s world, yet there are often two members of a blue-water sailing project (a man and a woman). To create a stress-free environment for women, Outremer offers “Ladies Only” training, in collaboration with celebrated British yachtswoman Nikki Henderson. Learn from a true pro in a supportive and friendly environment. Spokeswoman and talented writer, she also contributes to the Outremer blog with monthly articles and hosts bi-monthly private Outremer Webinars for Women. “With our first boat we learned that successfully sailing as a couple is so much more than buying a boat and learning to sail. I want to sail and not die and my husband, a recovering racer, likes to take full advantage of what a boat can do. Dynamics like this can lead to dangerous situations or friction that end a project quickly. So when we decided we wanted a proper performance catamaran, I knew I would need to level up my skills because the gap in experience would only get bigger.” – says future Outremer 52 owner, Holly from Sailing Awen With all the training courses, the level is adapted to suit the audience. Expect to learn the safest, easiest ways to tack and gybe the boat, hoist and lower sail in a hurry and reef and trim. Crucially, your trainer will also help you to understand the best sails …Continue reading »

Taking bluewater cruising to a new level – Yachting World

Buying a boat is a big decision. You’ve got a dream in mind – perhaps exploring the far corners of the Mediterranean, or reaching the Pacific. But how do you set about choosing a yacht that will be you and your partner’s or family’s home, workplace and exploration vehicle? And then supposing you have found the right boat, how do you learn to get the best out of it? Catamaran builder Outremer has thought hard about this and come up with a way to support owners and their families. It starts with the boats themselves. As blue-water cruising catamarans, they offer consistent performance and incredible stability – even in high seas. And of course, the chief advantage of the catamaran is the living space it provides. Catamarans are often the choice of family-minded owners. However, spacious and stable doesn’t need to mean slow or stubborn to handle. Outremer builds fast, lively boats which are fun to sail and respond well to a bit of fine tuning. From trimming the genoa-staysail combination to using the centreboards, a little experience pays off. When they buy an Outremer, new owners become part of the Outremer family gaining exclusive access to the Outremer Academy. A wide range of training courses are on offer, including Outremer Week for an intensive five-day course shared with the community of Outremer owners, in La Grande Motte, near Montpellier. There are also year-round courses, or you can arrange a more bespoke training package. Either way, you will be learning from qualified sailing teachers who know Outremer catamarans inside out. Striving for the best experience possible on board For some reason, sailing is perceived as very much a man’s world, yet there are often two members of a blue-water sailing project (a man and a woman). To create a stress-free environment for women, Outremer offers “Ladies Only” training, in collaboration with celebrated British yachtswoman Nikki Henderson. Learn from a true pro in a supportive and friendly environment. Spokeswoman and talented writer, she also contributes to the Outremer blog with monthly articles and hosts bi-monthly private Outremer Webinars for Women. “With our first boat we learned that successfully sailing as a couple is so much more than buying a boat and learning to sail. I want to sail and not die and my husband, a recovering racer, likes to take full advantage of what a boat can do. Dynamics like this can lead to dangerous situations or friction that end a project quickly. So when we decided we wanted a proper performance catamaran, I knew I would need to level up my skills because the gap in experience would only get bigger.” – says future Outremer 52 owner, Holly from Sailing Awen With all the training courses, the level is adapted to suit the audience. Expect to learn the safest, easiest ways to tack and gybe the boat, hoist and lower sail in a hurry and reef and trim. Crucially, your trainer will also help you to understand the best sails …Continue reading »