A retired master sergeant of the United States Air Force, Captain Mark Pomerenke owns a charter service called StrayCat Charters. Captain Mark Pomerenke sails catamarans that accommodate up to eight guests.
GetMyBoat.com, recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes as a boating authority, recommends catamarans for day sailing or extended cruises. Offering a cabin space for rest and a hull on each side, a catamaran’s wide beam offers exceptional stability. The vessel is lighter in weight than monohull craft of comparable size and uses twin engines, so it is also up to 30 percent faster, and catamarans can drop anchor closer to beaches than single-hull boats.
The vessel only heels up to 10 degrees, which increases crew safety when reefing and changing sails and while anchoring. This is also beneficial when heavy weather causes crews to be on deck. Level sailing reduces the risk of a sailor being swept overboard. However, with reduced heeling, crews must pay more attention to sail trim and the helm in gusty conditions in order to maintain smooth sailing.
GetMyBoat.com, recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes as a boating authority, recommends catamarans for day sailing or extended cruises. Offering a cabin space for rest and a hull on each side, a catamaran’s wide beam offers exceptional stability. The vessel is lighter in weight than monohull craft of comparable size and uses twin engines, so it is also up to 30 percent faster, and catamarans can drop anchor closer to beaches than single-hull boats.
The vessel only heels up to 10 degrees, which increases crew safety when reefing and changing sails and while anchoring. This is also beneficial when heavy weather causes crews to be on deck. Level sailing reduces the risk of a sailor being swept overboard. However, with reduced heeling, crews must pay more attention to sail trim and the helm in gusty conditions in order to maintain smooth sailing.