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Sail Plans : From Mainsails to Spinnakers, What You Need to Know
Which sails to buy for your Outremer can be a very difficult decision. For some, this is a steep learning curve. Many cruisers haven’t used anything more elaborate than white sails (main sail + jib/genoa). Others in the Outremer family come from the monohull world, or perhaps have grown up dinghy sailing.
Outremer 51 “Tacocat” – Christmas celebrations under sail in the Atlantic
The Christmas season has commenced en route to the Caribbean, providing some new tunes on the speaker and cookie baking- when the solar recharging conditions are just right to allow us to use the oven -to both pass the time and provide late night sugary snacks.
Sailing around the world on a catamaran
Setting off around the world in a multihull, perhaps aboard a catamaran… It’s a dream come true! On the trade winds route, in the Atlantic, the Pacific or the Indian Ocean… Let’s discover together, in this article written with Bénédicte, owner of an Outremer 55, the most beautiful round the world stopovers not to be missed.
Daggerboards: how to adjust them on your catamaran
When I asked the Outremer Ladies’ community for suggestions on webinar topics, ‘Daggerboards’ was top of the list. I wasn’t surprised. I don’t think I’ve had a day out on an Outremer with prospective or current owners where daggerboards were not discussed.
Safety at sea
Whilst attaining the reactivity of an Olympic sailor may feel out of reach, there are some simple things Nikki recommends for anyone considering how to be an adaptable and thus safe sailor
Seasickness
Every blue-water sailor will end up coping with seasickness. That is a certainty. Whilst it may not be you, it is inevitable that you will at the least be called upon to support one of your seasick crew.
Thinking about buying an electric or hybrid blue-water cruiser?
Electric or hybrid engines on ocean cruisers. Is the technology advanced enough to be a reliable option for blue-water cruising yachts? We have been studying the question for a while now at Outremer…
Effective Communication On Board
Communication is the most important factor in shaping an experience onboard. It keeps people safe, helps manoeuvres run smoothly, and contributes to a positive atmosphere.
The Outremer Family
At Outremer, Nikki reports that there is a “special something”, a glue that forms a community of passionate sailors with shared values and interests.
Women in Sailing – Interview with Outremer 45 owner Christine
She jokes that she is often asked “where is your husband?” but this obviously has never been a major issue for her and further proves that women can and should have an equal place in sailing.