Posts Tagged ‘catamarans’

Essential Guides On How To Paddle Kayaks

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

There are several aspects that you need to consider and learn if you are about to embark on paddling a kayak, especially if you are a beginner. For a start, you will not only have to consider taking safety precautions during your kayaking trip but you are also required to learn the right way to paddle and how you can safely maneuver your favorite kayak. There are several websites which you can go to as well as videos you can learn from in which you can watch how others paddle their kayaks safely.

Some of the important things that you should know before you start paddling any types of kayaks are the proper techniques of getting in and out of a kayak. Also, the different types of paddling strokes which you need to know so that your kayak will not tip when you least expected it. Another crucial aspect which paddlers should know and learn is how they can maintain body stability in the kayak. Although, this technique may seem easy for some but there is more to it than meets the eye.

Different types of Catamarans and their functions

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Most Catamarans are dual-hulled boats, meaning that they contain two different hulls, called Amas, separated by two poles, called Akas, which typically carry a platform between them. Most Catamarans differentiate in sizes, although recently they have drifted towards the larger side, becoming bigger and bigger, until today, where they are commonly very large boating vehicles.

One different type of Catamaran is the Pontoon boat. This boat is very similar to the typical Catamaran, but instead has a platform that is placed on the Akas, with additional flotation devices underneath. It is very cheap to make and is very conventional. Most of these boats are motor powered, and are very stable. Many are passenger boats as well. They require no ballast, and this makes them very, very efficient.

Another type of Catamaran, known as the Swatch (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) is another common type of Catamaran. It was invented by Canadian Frederick G. Creed during the year of 1938. These Catamarans have very, very broad decks, but much, much higher water resistance than mono-hulled boats of comparative size. The increased size, allows for increased displacement, which makes them extremely efficient in rough water, and these vessels are commonly used in navy’s across the world.