This past weekend, RPAYC organised a multihull cruising event at Akuna Bay. As this was the club's first multihull event, there was some improvisation to make up the numbers.
This hybrid power/sail catamaran seemed a little unbalanced. It is probably taking the term "auxillary engine" to its ultimate conclusion.
The Trimaran seemed well constructed. This is the first model we have seen from the Hunter/Bavaria joint venture.
Some real class was showing in the design of the Quintamaran (or should that be Pentamaran?). Unfortunately I didn't capture it while under sail. The sight of four helmsmen agreeing (arguing) about when to tack would be a pretty picture.
Also spotted were two monomarans, one notable for its mainsail-less design and the other one for its cruising strength paint job.
Anyway, it was a fun weekend. A promising initiative by the Cruising division to make Te Moana feel like just another boat...
Great pictures of the various 'multihulls' at Akuna Bay. Rafting up worked well - especially for the more tentative cruising members who have tended to be less keen on this approach in the past! - and will be more likely to do more rafting up in suitable conditions in the future.
Dear Marius
Can you please help me get back on the cruising mailing lists. I fell off when I left work and I cannot seem to get back on.
David.