One of the most important pieces of safety equipment on board your catamaran is your two-way radio. A marine VHF radio is different from other VHF radios used for land or air communications. Marine radios are specifically designed for communications on the waterways....
When you charter a catamaran it is recommended that you do a thorough check off the boat you just rented. It is the best way to avoid any unnecessary complications due to an error on previous check-ins and outs. If you have hired a skipper with your catamaran charter,...
There are three basic types of marine head: self contained porta-pottys, fixed plumbing systems with holding tanks and complex systems that can treat raw sewage so it’s safe to pump directly overboard. Most common are fixed plumbing systems. So. How do they work. A...
SeasicknessSeasickness or motion sickness is a very common phenomenon caused by rocking the ship. It is a reaction of your body when it’s inner balance is torn down. Seasickness comes because our brains are getting to much different information. The brain...
It’s only a “life” jacket if you wear it! Boaters think they will have time to prepare for an accident, time to grab a life jacket and put it on. In reality, there often is no time. And once you’re in the water, it may be too late. Some people may choose not to wear a...
Why more and more people choose a catamaran over a sailboat?? Does the higher price account for the benefits these vessels offer?? Most catamaran owners will give you several reasons for their choice of a particular catamaran. The fact that they don’t heel much...
