A catamaran is inherently more stable than a monohull yacht and the motion that causes sea sickness is far less acute because of its stability. The two hulls act as a buffer, reducing the rocking motion and if the sails are up as well, the boat will be even more stable due to the lateral pressure of the wind. In addition, we monitor the weather, the wave heights and the wind and do our best not to go out if conditions are choppy to the extent they would cause sea sickness. In the mornings, the sea is often flat and we motor along smooth water until the wind picks up for us to raise the sails as the day progresses.

FAQs Archive - Kosher Sailing in the Mediterranean

Q: We are a group of more than 8 - 10 people. Can we join?

Of course! We'd be delighted and will fill up multiple catamarans to make up a flotilla. Come along with a larger group of friends or family but keep in mind that we need to fill the rooms for it to work so 14 to 16 people (7 to 8 cabins) would be a perfect number!

Q: How fast can a catamaran sail?

When there is no wind, or the wind is blowing in the wrong direction, we will be using the engines and usually travel at around 5 to 7 knots. When we are under sail, we are typically at anything between 4 and 10 knots depending on the conditions. 1 knot = 1.85 km/hour or 1.15 miles/hour

Q: Will there be internet on board?

We have a wifi router on board that provides fast internet via the cell network. Most of the time, we are in range of a cellphone tower and will have great internet but sometimes the reception will be a little weaker so plan on staying in touch with home and news but don't plan on zoom meetings or netflix!

Q: What do I need to take with?

Take as little as possible! On board, we dress very casually and shorts, T-shirts and swimwear are the norm and you might want a pair of jeans and nicer shirt for evenings in towns. Together with some underwear and a toothbrush… this is probably all you need! Oh and there is no room to store suitcases on board, so try and put it all into a soft bag that will squash down after its been unpacked.

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