How to Sail a Trimaran

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How to Sail a Trimaran | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by turbomopar 84 | permalink
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For hundreds of years, sailors of the Pacific and its island nations have used trimaran constructions to maximize their boats' sail speed and maneuverability. While trimarans, or boats with three hulls, present some new challenges to a monohull sailor, they also open up new techniques and, most noticeably, opportunities for speed. Follow these...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_2191354_sail-trimaran.html ^[1]

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Multihulls vs. Monohulls | Advantages | Catamarans & Trimarans | West Coast Multihulls More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Luis Radaelli | permalink
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We get these questions all the time: Are catamarans and trimarans really superior to monohulls? In what ways? Does it matter to me? What are the key differences between catamarans and trimarans? Here are the basics:

For further reading: http://westcoastmultihulls.com/multihull-vs-monohull-advantages/ ^[2]

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Tips for singlehanded sailors - Practical guides and advice from Multihulls World - multihulls-world.com More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Benjamin Stilwell - Hernandez | permalink
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Sailing singlehanded on a multihull imposes a different rhythm, greater anticipation and absolute respect of safety rules. Don't think that this subject only concerns real singlehanders. Family cruising with young children finally imposes the same ...
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For further reading: http://www.multihulls-world.com/us/0122-11-Tips-for-singlehanded-sailors.html ^[3]

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_2191354_sail-trimaran.html

2. http://westcoastmultihulls.com/multihull-vs-monohull-advantages/

3. http://www.multihulls-world.com/us/0122-11-Tips-for-singlehanded-sailors.html