www.aventure-catamaran.com http://www.aventure-catamaran.com Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Sailing Around The World With Your Catamaran http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/22/sailing-around-the-world-with-your-catamaran/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/22/sailing-around-the-world-with-your-catamaran/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=86 Sailing around the world can be one of the most adventurous, challenging and exhilarating experiences of one’s life time. To do it, of course, one needs a form of transportation and catamaran is the perfect choice. It is both small enough to easily manage and large enough to accommodate an entire family. With the below deck convinces such as bathrooms, beds, a small living room and a kitchen, a catamaran can make sailing around the world’s oceans a little bit more enjoyable and homey while being easy to manage, clean and keep under your control.
A catamaran can also be easily docked at the various stops you may decide to make along the way. Many of these docking sites are taken up by larger yachts and there is usually never any room for any other bigger boats. This is where a small or medium sized catamaran comes in handy. It can literally fit between the larger ships, dock and enjoy a nice cleaning while the family goes out to site see the beautiful island or country. During ocean storms, a catamaran is also very easy to manage and it is heavy and grounded enough to reduce the risk of turning over.

]]> http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/22/sailing-around-the-world-with-your-catamaran/feed/ 0 Maintaining your catamaran http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/12/maintaining-your-catamaran/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/12/maintaining-your-catamaran/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=79 Vacation homes are great but you’ve got to do a lot of work to get them all set up. Go to Direct.TV for TV channels, paint the walls and even buy food for the pantry – but what about the extra steps you need to take to protect your catamaran while you’re away? Here are our thoughts on the best vacation boat maintenance

Hire Someone: Just like you pay someone to come every couple of weeks and mow your yard you should be able to find someone in town to check on your boat just as often. Have them crank it up and wipe it down just to keep it clean.
Get a Cover: The best protection from the elements is going to be a poly-plastic cover which shouldn’t run you more than a couple hundred bucks. Put it on before you leave for any length of time.
Haul it Out: If you’re particularly concerned, get your boat out of the water. Park it at a dry dock marina or get a lift for your dock – even tow it home with you if you must.

]]> http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/12/maintaining-your-catamaran/feed/ 0 Where To Go With Your New Catamaran http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/08/where-to-go-with-your-new-catamaran/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/08/where-to-go-with-your-new-catamaran/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=82 There are many wonderful excursions that you can plan to take in your new catamaran. You can sail to various desired destinations, like Miami or Puerto Rico. Or, you can simply sail as far out into the ocean as you wish to go, and spend the day just relaxing in the calm seas. Pack a meal or two, and enjoy yourself on the water. There is nothing calmer than spending a day taking in the sun while breathing in the fresh ocean air aboard your catamaran. For even more enjoyment, your excursion could also include planned activities, like fishing and diving. Pack the amount of supplies that you can safely bring along in your boat, and have fun. You can pack things like, a waterproof radio, to listen to your favorite tunes, and binoculars, for a better view of the ocean scenery. Also remember to pack a first aid kit in case of emergency.

Once you have the supplies you need, you are ready to embark on an excursion of your choice. The best part is, because you have a new catamaran of your very own, you can repeat the fun whenever you want to. You have the option of going anytime it suits you.

]]> http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2012/01/08/where-to-go-with-your-new-catamaran/feed/ 0 How To Maintain Your New Catamaran http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/12/26/how-to-maintain-your-new-catamaran/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/12/26/how-to-maintain-your-new-catamaran/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=85 When you purchase a catamaran it is a long term investment you will want to protect. Without proper care your catamaran will lose monetary value due to it’s deteriorating physical condition. Changing your catamaran’s engine and generator oil and filters is something important to perform regularly. You will want to keep an eye on the condition of your boat’s sails and rigging. Every few years it’s a good idea to completely replace the sails on your vessel. When your sails are being replaced you should also have the rigging inspected and serviced simultaneously. Having sails and rigging that are in poor condition will negatively affect your boat. An important thing to consider when caring for your catamaran is to take it out of the water when not in use. It should be washed with fresh water to remove the salt from your sailing vessel, as the salt residue will build up and do damage over time. Wash your sails as well. Always inspect the hull of your boat for damage after use. If you adhere to these and other basic maintenance practices your catamaran will stay safe and protected. This in turn protects your financial investment for years to come.

]]> http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/12/26/how-to-maintain-your-new-catamaran/feed/ 0 The Best Vacation Spots To Sail Your Catamaran http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/08/the-best-vacation-spots-to-sail-your-catamaran/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/08/the-best-vacation-spots-to-sail-your-catamaran/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=13 Sailing through crystal clear waters in beautiful locations awaits you and your catamaran. Whether you select the Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands, or Hawaii catamaran sailing in these locations will blow you away. The Sun Beaches of Florida has lots to explore with family and friends. Chesapeake Bay, Virginia is beautiful and full of cozy resorts. Boston Harbor should definitely make your short list for your catamaran sailing. Your vacation will be full of adventure and leisure when residing at the many resorts that can be found in all of these sailing destinations.Check out this link here.

The Polynesians have been traveling the ocean on catamarans to vast island complexes for generations. Your catamaran can take you to fabulous resorts on these ancient islands. Island and coastal destinations have incredible amenities and activities for the sailing. Catamaran vacation resorts are stocked with full service spas and top of the line restaurants that will welcome tired sea legs with excellent hospitality. If you don’t have your own catamaran you can register for many charter cruises and dive excursions. Cruising through the waters with the wind as your engine will be in the perfect setting whether you vacation in the United States or abroad.

]]> http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/08/the-best-vacation-spots-to-sail-your-catamaran/feed/ 0 How To Choose The Best Catamaran http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/06/how-to-choose-the-best-catamaran/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/06/how-to-choose-the-best-catamaran/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=12 Man has yet to devise anything quite as efficient and beautiful as a sailboat. It is the sailing vessels that went forth; crossing great oceans to discover the new lands, cultures and resources that the globe has to offer. These ancient mariners launched the age of discovery and their ships rigged with square sails blew down wind and around the world.

In Europe and later in the Americas, the sailing craft were all mono-hulls and little, if anything, was known about the twin hulled boats of India and Polynesia. In the 1600s on the coast of India, twin hulled craft were observed that the natives called “kattu maram”, and in the South Pacific, the Polynesians used craft fashioned with outriggers to travel to distant islands.

Today the catamaran is widely accepted as a craft with superior speed, a high loading capacity and as a comfortable vessel to sail and live aboard. Catamarans run from 12 feet to over 100, they are built of fiberglass, aluminum and wood and are used for sport, racing, coastal cruising and open ocean voyaging.

There are literally hundreds of designs available for the sailor to choose from and catamaran sailing opens up a different world.

]]> http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/06/how-to-choose-the-best-catamaran/feed/ 0 How To Sail A Catamaran With Style http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/05/how-to-sail-a-catamaran-with-style/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/05/how-to-sail-a-catamaran-with-style/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=11 In order to sail a catamaran with style you have to hit the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Somewhere off the coast of St. Lucia or Jamaica would be a great place to launch. The trade winds are constantly blowing and the sea is still and flat so it is perfect to grab some velocity.

Look out at the distant horizon, checkout the beach, the beautiful girls with dreads, and then put on your sungleasses. It is time to dance with the water and the wind. Coolness is attitude and the catamaran is all attitude.Want more? Click here/tag It screams radical.

Launching the boat is the most difficult task and it is important to get a good launch; everything depends on this step. Catching that trade wind off of Africa and the catamaran’s two hulls will drag through the water and you will find yourself nearly airborne. Keep your head low so you do not get knocked over by the sail and boom as you attempt to steer and maneuver. Falling off the catamaran or getting a concussion is not stylish. Grip the till; put it under your arm and behind your back for leverage. Then it is all tack and jibe.

]]> http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/05/how-to-sail-a-catamaran-with-style/feed/ 0 Vacations Destinations For You And Your Catamaran http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/01/vacations-destinations-for-you-and-your-catamaran/ http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/2011/08/01/vacations-destinations-for-you-and-your-catamaran/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aventure-catamaran.com/?p=10 For those with a cruising catamaran, the choice of vacation spots is endless. With the right boat, the world is your playground and the owner of an ocean going catamaran does not just have to dream of far off destinations, they can cast off and set a course for distant shores. Many long distance cruisers make their dreams come true, but the reality for most of us is that responsibilities keep us land bound much of the time and we must take our adventures in smaller doses.The full explanation can be found at http://cruisegirl05.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/serenity-travels-the-eastern-caribbean/ A family catamaran can make a vacation out of any weekend and just messing around in boats is a joy in itself. Even a day sail on the open sea is liberating and becoming a part of the marine environment among the dolphins, whales and jumping fish is its own reward.

For those in California, a weekend cruise to one of the Channel Islands is a hearty adventure and a good time and for those with several weeks to spare, sail down the Baja and into the magical Sea of Cortez. Florida sailors have the entire Caribbean to choose from and who can refuse white sand beaches, crystal waters and swaying coconut palms.

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