It’s the debate as old as time and Balance Catamarans offers the option for sailors to pick if they want daggerboards or keels in the build of their catamarans. But previousely sailors would have to weigh the pros and cons of each option in order to know what they are sacrificing in performance, however, no fact sheet with specific comparisons existed, until now.
Setting Sail with Kids
“The sailing itch returned, and my wife and I decided it was time to raise sail again and introduce our brood to the dream.”
Balance 526 Rescues Sailors from Sinking Vessel
The crew of a Balance 526 catamaran en route to Miami have rescued a crew of sailors from a motor yacht off of Puerto Rico.
“It’s a Rental” A First Timer’s Guide to Bareboat Chartering in the Caribbean
Dreaming of chartering a boat in the Caribbean? Can you Imagine palmtree
lined, white sand beaches kissed by azure blue waters and the sound of
the surf lapping at the shore? There you are, standing on the bow, watching the
anchor set in seven feet of crystal-clear water as a warm breeze caresses your
cheek…
CAN A CATAMARAN REALLY SAIL UPWIND?
For the most part, there are only four things you can do to greatly improve the upwind performance of cats beyond making them super light, lean and long.
CATAMARAN VS MONOHULL
Speed under sail, comfort underway, maneuverability and cost ~ Catamaran vs. Monohull ~ factors to consider when deciding which is best for you?
DAGGERBOARDS VS KEELS
Daggerboards vs. keels ~ which is best for me?
SAILDRIVES OR STRAIGHT SHAFTS? WHICH IS BEST FOR ME?
One of the “Must Have’s” we are getting from some buyers these days is: “straight shaft engines.” What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
EIGHT GREAT REASONS TO BUY A USED CATAMARAN
There are 8 great reasons to get a used cat instead of a new one!
ANCHORING IN THE CARIBBEAN – HOW DO I KNOW WHERE TO GO?
Are you ready to head out on your own?
ANCHORING UNDER SAIL
Anchoring under sail requires an intimate knowledge of your boat and can add an entirely new dimension to your sailing…
DOWNWIND SAILING: RUN WITH IT
Running before the wind on a sailboat…
LATEST TRENDS IN CRUISE AND LEARN COURSES
A few things to consider before signing on the dotted line…
THE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR A BLUE WATER CATAMARAN
Your catamarans needs to be equipped…a short guide to the essential equipment
TIPS FOR SINGLE-HANDED SAILORS
Sailing alone is more rewarding than difficult…it is also the best way to get to know your boat well!