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It’s getting hot, and there are probably many of you itching to get out and do something this summer. Catamaran cruising is an excellent way to take the edge off the summer heat and get some adventuretime. There are, of course, certain rules and tips that you should know to sail safely, be it by yourself or with family and friends.
Here are 22 important cruising catamaran sailing tips:
There’s a lot that goes into sailing a cruising catamaran, and you need to know how to do it safely. Keep reading to learn some handy tips and tricks for sailing your catamaran.
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If you’re new to catamaran sailing , one of the first things you should do is understand the parts of your boat and have a general idea of how it works. Unlike other boats, catamarans or “cats” are multi-hulled watercraft. In this case, the “multi-hulled craft” consists of two horizontally facing, equal-sized hulls. As a result, cats can balance themselves due to their wider beams instead of the ballasted (stabilized) keels of monohull boats.
Check out my other article if you want to understand the different parts of a cat
It’s important to know what makes a catamaran different from a monohull when it comes to seahandling. For instance, cats often have two engines instead of the typical monohull and don’t experience much drag due to their two hulls and smaller draft. So while much of what you may have learned sailing monohulls can be applied to catamaran sailing, you still need to be aware of these differences.
I know it can be tempting to throw everything you’ve got onto your catamaran, but take my advice; pack as lightly as possible. Cats are speedy boats mostly because they’re built on the lighter side. Weighing your cat down with all your junk can mess with the fuel efficiency and sail performance, as it’ll sink the boat lower in the water and increase drag.
You should take care to keep from over-packing near the bows (point of the boat facing forward) and trampolines (high tension, woven decking that’s run between both hulls). An extensive amount of weight in these areas can cause pitching and result in all your belongings bouncing around, respectively.
What are trampolines? check out my other article!
Inspecting your catamaran regularly is an absolute must. You should check the outside of the ship – the hull, keel, trampolines, and helm – and perform an interior inspection for corrosion, peeling paint, and watermarks. If you do find any of this, it’s possible that there are leaks inside.
Create a schedule where you inspect some things daily (sails, life jackets) monthly (hulls, standing rigging) and yearly (boom, mast).
What I’ve listed is just a tiny number of things you need to inspect. To know more on what you should inspect in your boat, watch this YouTube video by Len’s Cove Lessons in Boating:
You also need to ensure that you’ve got all the proper safety gear in order. Read this article from Discover Boating to help you out. If you’re not able to or confident in your boat inspection skills, then, by all means, hire a professional to do it for you.
The dual-hull design of catamarans has its pros and cons. The good part about their build is that they’ve got incredible stability on the water.
The bad part about catamaran construction is the wider build makes it easier for the boat to drift (increased windage). However, anchoring as soon as you reach your chosen spot is the best way to ensure the wind doesn’t use your boat’s extra surface area against you and helps you stay in place.
Operating a ship isn’t exactly easy work, and many people experience fatigue while out on the ocean. If you’re feeling sluggish and tired, then it’s in the best interests of you and the other passengers to stop for a bit if you’ve got enough space on the water.
You don’t have to drop anchor if the seas aren’t too choppy, but you should lower your mainsail, roll up the majority of your jib and pull it windward. Your helm should be pointed windward, too.
Doing the above actions allows the wind to do all the heavy lifting while you take a break. The entire point of a catamaran (at least as far as this article is concerned) is to cruise, so you don’t need to work any harder than you need to. Getting in proper rest will help avoid accidents and mishaps and make the trip more fun.
Having two engines is just one of the significant advantages that having a catamaran boat offers you. If one engine goes out, then you can still power the boat with the other.
Both engines running simultaneously don’t make your cat move much faster and can result in increased fuel expenditure. You’re better off just gently sailing along with one engine.
How much fuel will a catamaran draw? Re a d my article!
Safety is critical when sailing, so it’s crucial you let no one try to pressure you into doing it when things could get potentially dangerous. Ensuring that any trip you take goes well and that your vessel and safety equipment are in top condition takes priority over everything – including whatever trip you had planned.
Let your passengers know that unforeseen inconveniences may arise at any time and that they should be prepared for delays due to weather or other complications. For instance, if they’re in a hurry to be somewhere, it’s possible alternative arrangements may be needed should their schedule get thrown off.
One of my biggest misstakes in The Bahamas was telling my friends we coould meet up with some friends on a specific location at a specific time, this almost cost us our boat and made us beat into heavy weather. A misstake i will never make again.
It’s a fun idea to mount a camera somewhere on your ship – preferably the most important spot, like the helm or where passengers congregate. I usually put my gopro on a 4h loop, this means that if something exciting happens it will be filmed but i wont have to worry about the memory getting full and shutting down the camera.
Having actual video footage of any goings-on during the trip is helpful for both sentimental and pragmatic reasons. You may record something amazing, and video can help in the event of an injury or accident.
Recording the helm can be an amazing tool when evaluting your skills and improving yourself as a sailor.
Just because part of your boat’s hull is underwater doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t keep it clean. Sea animals, like barnacles , can attach themselves to the underside of your vessel, which can damage the hull or cause the boat to drag and blow through fuel quicker.
You should maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent any potential damage, wasted fuel, or environmental mishaps. In addition, catamarans have less of their hulls submerged underwater than single-hull boats, which allows marine life to grow across them faster.
When ancient sailors went to sea, they didn’t have much choice but to deal with whatever terrible weather came their way. You, however, don’t have to ride into horrendous storms thanks to satellite phones. If you can’t navigate away from awful weather, you can have a weather routing company do it for you.
Please do yourself a favor and get very familiar with GRIB files (data on weather models) before plotting your offshore passage. GABO
You may decide that you want to be surrounded by the beauty of the ocean all by your lonesome – which is great! Though if that’s the case, you need to know how to steer your cat all by your lonesome, too. I have a dream to sail the atlantic solo so this will be a priority of mine.
Practice how to do everything by yourself because you won’t have any backup if something happens. If you don’t feel like you can learn how to sail by yourself, you can always seek help from an instructor.
The best thing you can do to ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible is to check the day’s weather forecast. It’s imperative that you check the weather before you embark on any boating trip, as even minor storms can cause major complications. If it’s not clear and sunny out, then it’s probably not a great day to go cruising on your catamaran if your unexperinced.
Make sure you have basic skills of understanding the weather that you can see around the boat, look out for squalls and nasty weather.
I know I just said that clear, sunny weather is the best kind for cruising, but sometimes, bad weather can pop up right out of nowhere. As mentioned before, having modern equipment (in this case, a good radar) can help you avoid storm cells at night or when they’re off in the distance.
There may be times where you can’t prevent running into bad weather, but actively trying to stay away from storm cells can help you avoid lightning and strong winds.
Jacklines are rigid, durable wires that are installed from bow to stern of a boat. Your cat’s jacklines are where you’d attach yourself if there’s any danger of falling overboard or being swept off by a wave. The most likely reason you or your crew and passengers would fall while on a catamaran is if:
You can install a third jackline in the back of your cockpit, too; this jackline will offer you more freedom of movement while you’re attached. If you don’t know how to install jacklines, you should get professionals to do it.
Make sure your jacklines are sturdy! I see too many sloppy ones out there!
Cruising in your cat should be fun, but you’re going to have to be extra attentive if you’ve decided to go solo. Fatigue can set in throughout your trip, and you might not be in the best state of mind to make good decisions, so a checklist can really take off the edge.
Your list should be well-thought-out, written well before your trip, and have common, basic solutions to typically encountered problems.
I suggest you read the book “ checklist Manifesto ” to understand the magic of checklists!
If you’ve decided to become a cat owner, it would be prudent to figure out how much docking will cost you where you live. It’s also important to note that docking for catamarans costs more than a single-hull boat because they’ll need more space. Docking prices can vary wildly across the world and can also differ significantly from season to season.
You might find it easier to find transient (nightly) docking while you’re out cruising than any permanent arrangements, so always set out with this in mind. One other thing, many marinas can’t accommodate larger cats, so you might not be able to find as many places to dock.
It might be more appropriate to say that autopilot can’t completely compensate for you. When everything is smooth sailing, autopilot does just fine, but; the thing about cruising on the water is that it’s easy to end up off course.
Autopilot can’t navigate you around reefs or rocks, and it can’t compensate for ocean currents either. If you’re close to land, you still have to keep a close eye out and step in if you see something off.
Catamarans and monohulls don’t handle quite the same on the ocean; you have to trim cats differently, for starters. You need to be aware that cats don’t react to wind speed the same as a monohull would, either, so it can be hard to tell if you should increase or lower power when the wind is strong. Monohulls indicate the need for reefing by heeling and since catamarans dont heel you will have to read the windspeed and reef according to a “reefingtable”.
Also, light winds can make sailing forward rather tricky, but on the upside, catamarans don’t lean as much as monohulls do. Here’s an article i have written, showing the differences between catamarans and monohulls.
Anything can happen when you’re out cruising on your catamaran, so you should be prepared for it . Have a first aid kit on hand and consider learning how to treat minor injuries like cuts and sprains. Keep your cat stocked with food, freshwater, and fuel, and make sure that there are life jackets for you and your crew.
You should also have flashlights, batteries, and flares. Perhaps the most important thing you should remember is always telling someone where you’re going and having at least an estimate (if not an exact amount of time) of how long you’ll be gone.
Your catamaran likely doesn’t compare to a shipping vessel, so it’s best to stay out of their way – or at least try your best to do so. Make it your mission to know where shipping lanes are and plot your way around them, especially at night. It can be hard to differentiate the lights of the shoreline from that of a vessel.
If you do end up too close to another ship (in any circumstance), your automatic identification system (AIS) will alert you. Note that AIS isn’t specifically meant for traffic avoidance, but it can help you navigate away from other boats.
Note: AIS only detects other ships that uses the same system, boats without AIS will not be identified.
Many people dread the idea of having an accident that leaves them stranded in the middle of the ocean, but many accidents tend to happen close to land. The further offshore you are, the less chance you have of running agorund on rocks or smaller, semi submerged objects.
Still, you should always be prepared for emergencies, and never let anyone talk you into breaking safety protocol for the sake of their fun or schedules.
We’ve covered several tips in this article, but this is the last – and hopefully most manageable – tip I have to share with you: The best thing you can do when sailing is to keep calm and stay focused. When something goes wrong – even if it’s just nerves – some people can’t think clearly and bad decisions happen.
So while you’re out on your cat, focus on the fun aspects of the experience. Concentrate on how excited your passengers are to be on the water or how much you’re enjoying the solitude of cruising solo. A happy state of mind can do wonders for stress relief , and sailing is an activity that should be as stress-free as possible.
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Sailing a catamaran is very similar to sailing a monohull in most aspects. If you learn to sail on a monohull, most of the skills are easily transferable. However, there are a couple of subtle differences that one has to be aware of:
Most aspects of sailing a catamaran are very similar to a monohull, so making the transition to a sailing catamaran is usually not that challenging of a process!
Catamarans have exploded in popularity in the last 5 years! There are many advantages to catamarans over monohulls.
A catamaran is a sailboat with two hulls. These two hulls are connected by a bridge deck. Many people will be familiar with Hobie cats, small catamarans that are popular for sailing on lakes and in calmer waters. Cruising catamarans are based on this same principle but have large hulls that can fit many cabins inside, and house large structures on the bridge deck (like a galley, salon and living area).
Great question! Catamarans are much more stable than monohulls, and so people are less likely to fall overboard, which does make them safer in this aspect. They are larger, more stable boats, and so in most situations, this will make them a “safer” sailboat than a comparably sized monohull.
Catamarans also have the advantage of having 2 engines, which makes them “safer” when it comes to engine problems. On a monohull sailboat , if you have major engine problems you only have the option of sailing. On a catamaran, you always have a second motor ready to help out in an emergency!
What makes monohulls harder to sail is heeling and more confined spaces. In stronger winds monohulls heel, making most tasks a little more difficult to manage. Whether you are going forward to reef, trying to winch in a sail or moving about the boat, sailing on a heeling boat is more challenging. Catamarans, however, because of their extra stability and room, allow for much easier movement around the boat as they do not heel. For this reason, catamarans are often considered “easier” to sail.
Definitely! Early on many catamarans and trimarans were home-built from kits, and many of these boats gave catamarans a bad rap for offshore sailing. For decades now the major catamaran manufacturers have been improving these amazing vessels, and now catamarans are safe, stable and fast on offshore passages. In 2020 we completed an Atlantic crossing in our very own Never Say Never Lagoon 400S2 catamaran.
Not all catamarans are created equal. Many of the production catamarans like Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot and Leopard are designed for cruising. This means that they are willing to sacrifice some performance in the interest of comfort for their owners and crew. These boats still are often faster than a monohull of comparable size when on a beam reach or downwind point of sail, often seeing speeds in the double digits. Upwind, catamarans do not usually have the same ability to point into the wind (as they have shorter, stubbier keels) and do not travel as quickly.
Some high-performance catamarans from manufacturers like Outremer, Gunboat and HH, make incredibly fast catamarans that can achieve speeds in the high teens and low 20s under ideal conditions.
Learning to sail a catamaran has it’s differences from monohulls. If you are planning on sailing catamarans, then it’s best to spend a week onboard one learning how to sail and operate these vessels. We offer catamaran sailing courses in the Grenadines (Caribbean), Sea of Cortez (Mexico), Mallorca (Spain) and Tahiti (South Pacific).
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What is a catamaran and how has it revolutionized the sailing experience? Catamarans, boats with two parallel hulls, have transformed sailing with their numerous advantages. Thanks to their design, they provide a more stable and safe navigation in various maritime conditions. These types of vessels stand out for being more efficient, consuming less fuel due to their aerodynamic structure. Furthermore, their spacious interior and greater height offer unparalleled comfort to passengers. With a reduced draft, catamarans have the ability to venture into shallow waters, expanding exploration possibilities. Their extensive flotation surface facilitates maneuvers, and their prolonged lifespan, combined with their commitment to the environment, has cemented their popularity in recent times. Now that you know what a catamaran is, let’s look at its advantages.
Stability and safety at sea.
Catamarans guarantee extraordinarily stable and safe navigation thanks to their two parallel hulls. This unique structure allows them to remain firm in the water, ensuring a smooth journey, even when the sea becomes stormy. Both hulls work in harmony to balance the weight of the vessel, minimizing the chances of capsizing and abrupt movements. This additional stability is a hallmark for sailors, whether on extended voyages or maneuvers in ports.
The efficiency of catamarans in sailing is undeniable. Their twin-hull design minimizes water resistance, maximizing aerodynamics. This allows the vessel to harness more wind energy, translating into significantly lower fuel consumption compared to single-hull boats. This efficiency is not only beneficial for the wallet but is also an ecological advantage by reducing harmful gas emissions.
Catamarans are synonymous with space and comfort. Their twin-hull design provides larger interiors compared to single-hulls, offering more spacious resting areas, cabins, and salons. This translates into a more pleasant and comfortable sailing experience during extended voyages. Additionally, the extra height in the design offers a feeling of openness, creating brighter and more airy environments.
A catamaran’s design is characterized by having two parallel hulls, which provides a series of distinctive advantages in terms of flotation and stability compared to traditional single-hulls. Next, we’ll highlight the main features of this innovative design.
The revolutionary design of the catamaran with two parallel hulls offers unique advantages in terms of flotation and stability. This structure allows for more balanced navigation, preventing abrupt movements and providing a more pleasant journey. Moreover, their reduced draft allows access to shallow water areas, opening a range of exploration possibilities. The extensive flotation surface facilitates maneuvers, allowing precise turns even in adverse conditions.
Traveling on a catamaran is an unparalleled experience. The feeling of space, breadth, and comfort surpasses that of any conventional vessel. This comfort extends from the spacious lounges to the cabins, providing a perfect environment to relax and enjoy the journey. Additionally, the robustness of their design ensures a longer lifespan and superior resistance to ocean forces.
Catamarans are equipped with a larger flotation surface compared to single-hulls. This feature translates into greater stability and maneuverability, making navigation in confined spaces, such as narrow ports or docks, easier. Additionally, the distribution of flotation across the two hulls provides a greater sense of balance and control during navigation. Catamarans are agile and can make more precise turns, proving especially useful when maneuvering in adverse wind or current conditions.
Comfort and spacious interior ambiance.
One of the main advantages of sailing on a catamaran is the extensive comfort and spacious ambiance it offers inside. Thanks to their design with two parallel hulls, catamarans provide a much larger living space compared to traditional single-hulls. Passengers can enjoy a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, with more room to move and relax during the voyage.
Moreover, the greater free height inside the catamaran creates a more open and bright environment, providing a more comfortable sailing experience for all crew members. Whether you’re enjoying the living room, preparing a delicious meal in the kitchen, or resting in the cabins, there’s more space available to enjoy on board.
Sailing catamarans offer a longer lifespan compared to other vessels due to their structural design. Having two hulls separated by a rigid platform reduces the risk of long-term structural damage. This means that catamarans can better withstand the forces of the sea and maintain their integrity over a longer period.
In addition, the design of catamarans allows them to “cut” through waves rather than “dance” over them, reducing wear on the hull and propulsion systems. This, combined with robust construction and high-quality materials, contributes to greater resistance and durability in the water.
The popularity of catamarans has grown in part due to their sustainable design. Being more efficient and consuming less fuel, they have a lower environmental impact, making them the perfect choice for those environmentally conscious. The growing concern for the health of our oceans has led to increased demand for vessels like the catamaran, which combines a superior sailing experience with ecological commitment.
Furthermore, the rising awareness of the importance of preserving the oceans and reducing the ecological footprint has generated greater interest in environmentally-friendly vessels, such as sailing catamarans. More and more people are looking to enjoy sailing without compromising the health of our marine ecosystems, leading to a surge in the popularity and demand for sailing catamarans worldwide.
Now that we’ve told you everything you need to know about this incredible vessel, it’s worth noting that we have two catamarans. Following historical tradition, they each have their own names, “Attraction” and “Inspiration”. Come and meet them in Palma de Mallorca.
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C hoosing between a sailboat and a catamaran for your sailing adventures is a significant decision that depends on various factors, including your sailing preferences, experience level, budget, and intended use. Here's an ultimate guide to help you make an informed decision:
In conclusion, both sailboats and catamarans have their advantages and disadvantages. Your decision should be based on your individual preferences, experience level, budget, and intended use. If possible, charter both types of vessels to experience firsthand how they handle and to help make a more informed decision based on your own preferences and needs.
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Starlink has shaken up its offering for cruising sailors with a crack down on service term violations and new data plans
Starlink, Elon Musk’s low orbit satellite network which delivers low cost high speed internet via a portable dish, has shaken up its offering for cruising sailors and other broadband users at sea.
Starlink has been hailed as a game-changer by many adopters. Since its launch just two and a half years ago, its coverage has expanded rapidly and many cruisers crossing the Atlantic last season reported full service mid-ocean. Even cruisers in remote Pacific regions have been reporting excellent connectivity while at sea.
In March this year, four American sailors were rescued after their yacht Raindancer sank mid-Pacific in what may well be the first Starlink-enabled rescue. While the conventional rescue communication protocols worked effectively, their rescue was accelerated by the fact that several other yachts on the route were made aware of their plight from browsing Facebook while online, and a Whatsapp group was set up to help coordinate their rescue among boats with fast connectivity (see June issue of Yachting World for the full story).
However, most recreational sailors have been using Starlink Roam, previously known as Starlink RV (‘recreational vehicle’) – a plan designed for those in touring vehicles, off grid cabins etc, who needed connectivity whilst stationary – and, critically, on land. The original dedicated Maritime version was designed for commerical use, with subscription initially costing around £5,000 per month.
Starlink dish fitted to a bimini structure on a cruising yacht. Photo: Phil Johnson/SV Sonder
Numerous Facebook groups sprang up, populated with instructions on how to ‘hack’ the standard Starlink dish to improve its connectivity on a moving yacht, though Starlink contracts always made clear that using a modified stardard dish and Roam connection whilst sailing was in breach of its warranty and terms of service.
However, over the past couple of week cruisers have been receiving emails from Starlink notifying them that the company is cracking down on this usage:
“Your Starlink has been used in areas that violate the terms and conditions of your service plan: your plan does not include service on the ocean. Starting as early as May 9th, 2023 you will be unable to connect to the internet on the ocean except to access your Starlink account where you can make updates to your account.”
The message then went on to recommend users change their service plan to one of their new, more expensive, ‘Mobile Priority’ plans (though considerably less than the previous Maritime plan).
It’s important to note that this crack down is not a change to Starlink’s usage permissions, the company is only enforcing its existing terms and conditions.
The notifications prompted a flurry of discusssion on the many Starlink user groups, with some joking that it ‘felt like Y2K all over again’, and concerns that connectivity would be cut off instantly at 0000hrs on May 9 (that wasn’t the case, although some customers have received repeated emails and connectivity warnings).
Starlink maps service areas into 15 mile cells, shown on its service maps as blue and black hexagons, determining whether that area is ‘land’ or ‘ocean’, marked in ‘blue’ and ‘black’ respectively. If the satellite technology detects that the dish is being used in a black hexagon it will consider you to be on the ocean. There are, unsurprisingly, a few anomalies – islands and promontories etc which have not been recognised as land etc.
‘Land’ and ‘Ocean’ areas as shown around the Canary Islands on the Starlink map. Source: Starlink.com
Starlink advised Roam users instead move to one of their Mobile Priority plans. However, in a pattern that will be familiar to anyone who’s followed Musk’s rapid-fire changes at Twitter, those policy options went through a series of updates and different pricing plans over the past week.
One possible solution for cruising users may be to subscribe to a Priority data plan which can be ‘toggled’ on and off as they move between land and ocean areas – although some users report that even after toggling ‘off’ they were still using data from the more expensive Priority plan.
Whilst many RV/Roam users have successfully used Starlink’s standard dish whilst in motion, Starlink now offers a dedicated ‘in motion’ option using a higher performance dish. The website currently shows Starlink Martime and Starlink Mobility packages from £247 per month with a hardware cost of £2410, though there are some hefty discounts currently being promoted to existing standard dish owners on new hardware costs
Will a securely anchored yacht running Starlink be viewed as ‘in motion’? Photo: Phil Johnson/SV Sonder
What’s not yet clear is whether the geo-locating technology considers being on anchor or in a marina as stationary or in motion. One email shared on a user group, apparently from Starlink customer service, says:
“You do not need the high performance dish to use in-motion service. However, using the regular dish in-motion voids the warranty, as it wasn’t deigned or built for in motion use. In motion means moving…. A boat at anchor is considered in motion. The bobbing motion will trigger the motion sensors in the dish.
“The non high perforamnce antennas may be used in motion now, and in the forseeable future. We do not anticipate removing this capability. A reminder however that they weill be out of warranty if used in motion.”
However, confusing, Starlink’s own FAQ page , under “Can I use Starlink in motion?”, advises:
“Flat High Performance Starlink is only available to be purchased in certain regions. If your account country is outside these regions, you can use your current Starlink hardware paired with the Mobile Priority data to access prioritized service globally on land and in the ocean while stationary.” [our underline]
User groups advise contacting Starlink direct if, for example, you want to use non-priority data while in port and only occasional in-motion priority data for an ocean passage. Options and restrictions also depend on which region cruisers purchased their dish in, and which address their data plan is registered to.
The other consensus among user groups seems to be that, unless you need seamless high speed connectivity because you are running a business whilst cruising or similar, not to rush to replace hardware or sign up for new data plans as they are rapidly evolving.
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We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, its elegant clipper design, wooden decks and relatively small size stands out.
By Ceylan Yeğinsu
From the bridge of the three-masted windjammer, the Sea Cloud Spirit , the captain called out the words we’d all been waiting for.
“Let’s set the sails!” he cried, after turning off the engines, while maneuvering to maintain an optimum angle for his 18 deckhands to climb into the shrouds and unfurl the ship’s 44,132 square feet of sails by hand.
Like acrobats, the crew scurried up the masts to the upper topgallant sails that rose nearly 200 feet above us. The ship’s captain, Vukota Stojanovic, later insisted that none of it was for show. “Whenever there is an opportunity to sail, we sail,” he said.
For the next hour, the crew hauled the ropes until the 28 sails were billowing in the wind, propelling the 452-foot-long ship — the world’s largest passenger sailing vessel on which the sails are raised by hand — toward its first port of call, Portofino, Italy.
At a time when cruise lines are packing their ever-more-gargantuan ships with water parks and basketball courts, the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit, with its old-fashioned clipper design and wooden decks, stands out. It is the newest ship from the Hamburg-based Sea Cloud Cruises , and while it is the company’s biggest, Sea Cloud said it wanted to leave space for passengers to connect to the surrounding elements.
“Wherever you are on the ship, it feels like you are sitting on the water,” said Amelia Dominick, 71, a retired real estate agent from Cologne, Germany, who was on her third cruise onboard the Sea Cloud Spirit.
I had arrived for a four-night “taster sailing” from Nice, France, to the Ligurian region of Italy, designed to entice passengers to sign up for a longer cruise. Here’s what I found.
The Spirit has many comforts and luxuries, including a fitness center, library, hair salon and a spa with a Finnish sauna that overlooks the sea. The deck layouts are spacious, with nooks carved out for privacy and relaxation.
Sixty-nine spacious cabins have windows that open onto the sea. My room, a junior suite on the third deck, had two large arched windows, mahogany tables, a balcony and a comfortable couch and armchair. The marble bathroom was lavish, with a gold-plated sink and large jetted bathtub.
The elegant interior design is inspired by the original Sea Cloud, built in 1931 for Marjorie Merriweather Post, the American heiress of the General Foods Corporation, with glossy wooden panels and gold trimmings. The Sea Cloud was the largest private sailing yacht in the world before Post handed it over to the U.S. Navy for use as a weather-reporting vessel during World War II. The four-mast, 64-passenger ship has since been restored to its former glory and will sail across the Aegean and Adriatic this summer.
The experience felt authentic — even before the sails were set — with a detailed safety drill. On most cruises, the drill entails a safety video and signing in at an assembly point. But here, passengers put on their life jackets and walked through emergency scenarios that included rationing food supplies and fishing from the lifeboat.
Each day, the sails were set, even during heavy rain and wind speeds over 30 knots. Guests wanting to participate in the rigging are usually invited to do so, but the weather conditions made it too risky for this sailing.
“It was amazing to watch the work go into putting the sails up and down and to experience the wind power pulling the ship so fast without the engines,” said Malte Rahnenfuehrer, a 50-year-old psychologist from Zurich, who was traveling with his partner and two children.
It is rare for cruise passengers to see the ship’s captain after the initial welcome drinks or gala dinner. But Capt. Vukota Stojanovic was omnipresent throughout the cruise, from setting sails to lifeguarding to mingling with guests.
Originally from Montenegro, Captain Stojanovic piloted container ships for years. When he was asked to consider helming the original Sea Cloud nearly 10 years ago, he hesitated because he had no experience sailing. Even after he learned the ropes — and there are 340 ropes (known as running rigging) on the vessel — he was unsure. “I grew to love the sailings, the boats, the crew the lifestyle, but I still felt I belonged on container ships,” he said. “It would be a big adjustment, especially because I would have to shave every day,” he joked.
Eventually, he accepted the opportunity and worked tirelessly to learn how to sail and operate the ship. Today, he keeps an “open bridge” policy, allowing passengers to visit the control room, even when he is wrestling with the wind.
“The crew and the passengers are all part of the experience, and I like to meet people and receive their feedback,” Captain Stojanovic said.
Sea Cloud Cruises aspires to take a “gentle” approach, using wind power to drive its ships wherever possible, even if that means changing course for optimal weather conditions. When sailing is not possible, the Spirit has two diesel-electric engines that run on low-sulfur marine diesel fuel. The company is also working with ports that have shore power capabilities to plug into the local electric power.
Onboard, there is an emphasis on reusable bottles and paper straws, and crew members separate solid waste to be compacted and removed when in port.
We made stops in Portofino, San Remo, Italy, and St.-Tropez, France, anchoring offshore and getting to land by tender — a contrast to the big cruise ships with their loud horns and thick plumes of exhaust spewing from their funnels.
For passengers wanting to take a dip (there is no pool), the crew marked an area in the water with floats and an inflatable slide. The water was frigid, but many passengers took the plunge from the swimming deck. Guests could also take “Zodiac Safaris” around the ship to get views of the vessel from the water.
Excursions ranged from food and wine tours to e-biking and beach trips. In Portofino, passengers were free to explore the sights independently, including the Castello Brown Fortress and the lighthouse on Punta del Capo rock. There was ample time to eat meals on shore as the ship did not depart until 11 p.m. Over the summer, the Sea Cloud Spirit will sail to Spain, Portugal, France and the Azores, among other destinations. On Nov. 11, she will depart for St. Maarten in the Caribbean for the winter.
Wherever the vessel goes, said Mirell Reyes, president of Sea Cloud Cruise for North America, the company tries to “stay away from the crowds and ports where big cruise ships spit out 6,000 passengers.”
Summer prices, which include food and beverages, range from $3,995 for a four-night sailing in a superior cabin to $9,420 for a veranda suite. Seven-night sailings cost between $6,995 and $16,495.
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Russia has placed multiple barges and other defenses around a major bridge connecting it to the occupied Crimean peninsula, recently captured satellite images show. The efforts appear to be a bid to protect the structure from Ukraine's vaunted fleet of exploding naval drones.
The Kerch Bridge — Russian President Vladimir Putin's prized accomplishment and a symbol of the Kremlin's desire to maintain its grip on Crimea forever — has already fallen victim to several high-profile Ukrainian attacks, including a naval drone strike .
Past efforts to protect the bridge have been ineffective, and as Ukraine continues to innovate with its highly effective naval drone programs, Russia's new defensive barriers may not be enough to prevent further attacks.
Britain's defense ministry said recently that Russia started placing barges as barriers on the southern side of the 12-mile-long bridge, which connects Russia and Crimea and facilitates military and economic activity, in early May. Satellite imagery captured on May 23 and published by the UK government revealed multiple barges in place.
The defense ministry said in a June 8 intelligence update that "these barges were placed by Russian forces in an attempt to defend the bridge and shipping channel, reducing the angles of approach for Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicles." It added that the "previously installed barriers have been damaged by storms, reducing their effectiveness."
By June 8, more than two weeks after the images were taken, the protective measures had swelled to include several additional barges and floating boom defenses that run parallel to the bridge, according to satellite imagery captured by Maxar Technologies and then obtained by Business Insider.
To allow for ships to pass through the defenses and under the bridge, the barges give way to an opening, and the floating booms curve inward toward the structure underneath its arch.
Whether these new defenses are able to effectively prevent Ukraine's naval drones remains to be seen.
But the Ukrainians tend to adapt and find ways to attack Russia's assets at sea even as Moscow develops measures to protect them, said Brady Africk, an open-source-intelligence analyst and an associate at the American Enterprise Institute think tank.
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"These barriers complicate the equation, but it is still a solvable one," said Africk, who has chronicled the development of the defenses over the past few weeks.
Crimean bridge https://t.co/gMzLquxbyZ pic.twitter.com/vw7xLQmBTp — IgorGirkin (@GirkinGirkin) June 12, 2024
Ukraine has repeatedly vowed to destroy the bridge because it is used as a supply and logistics route for the Russian military in Crimea and also because it represents Moscow's illegal annexation and continued occupation of the peninsula. Kyiv's ambitions have been underscored by multiple attacks on the site over the past two years.
But a Ukrainian navy spokesperson said destroying the bridge now won't be as effective as it would have been earlier in the conflict because Russia is relying on it less frequently to help sustain its war efforts in Crimea.
The lengthy bridge accounts for less than a quarter of all transiting cargo, Dmytro Pletenchuk told local media this week. To help sustain its military presence in Crimea, Russia has been using ferry crossings. Ukraine, notably, has shown that it can also target these operations, highlighting Kyiv's ability to adapt.
"Ukraine is very comfortable with innovating past Russia's defenses and finding new ways to strike targets in occupied territory," Africk said.
Ukraine has made a number of upgrades and improvements to its naval drones since they were used against the bridge last summer.
The modifications made to them include giving the vessels larger warheads, increasing their ranges, and outfitting them with missiles and rockets , reflecting a push from Kyiv to make its drone fleet even more of a problem for Russia.
The naval drones have already been used to wreak havoc on Moscow's Black Sea Fleet , damaging and destroying a number of warships, at least two dozen by the Pentagon's count.
Given the threat, Russia has turned to barges and floating boom defenses to protect other high-profile sites around the Black Sea and Crimea, including at the ports of Sevastopol and Novorossiysk. It has also sunk ships and used smoke generators to help safeguard the Kerch Bridge .
These are relatively cost-effective ways to add an extra layer of protection to a site as valuable as a warship port or a strategic bridge — compared to more kinetic options like constant aircraft patrols of the waterway — but they aren't necessarily the most reliable.
"In terms of constructing defenses and defending key assets, I think Russia has realized that where they can't excel in quality of defenses, they should try and invest in quantity," Africk said. "We see that with these barges that are protecting" the bridge.
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