On the Cover
Martin Wolff’s chartered Lagoon 500 entering Trellis Bay, Tortola during a week-long trip in the BVIs.

News Briefs
• Gougeon Brothers Appoints New President
• Performance Cruising Appoints New President
• Maine Cat Launches P-47 Hull #2
• Du Toit’s Open Ocean 650 Due in 2010
• New Cat Center in St. Augustine

Heavy Weather Sailing
by Jorge Ventura
A brief discussion of the basics of heavy weather sailing.

Sailing a Cat Safely in 30+ Knots of Wind
by Charles E. Kanter
Sailing a cat in high sea conditions and the likelihood of overturning in 6- to 8-foot beam-on seas or higher.

Featured Products
• Nautical Silk Scarves by Laura Livermore
• AquaLink PLB by ACR Electronics
• Graphite Powder by WEST SYSTEM
• Ventus Sailing Shoe by Sperry Top-sider

Letters
• Anchor Argument by Jim Bloom
• Rebuttal by Charles E. Kanter

Cruising Permits
by Michelle Terorotua
There is more to a cruising permit than meets the eye. It outlines the privileges, limitations and the repercussions for not adhering to the privileges and limitations.

Does Your Insurance Agent Know Cats
by Jeffrey Spector
Insuring a catamaran is a little different than insuring other types of watercraft, which is why you must do the proper research to find adequate coverage.

Catamaran Insurance
by George Coggeshall
Have you planned for the proper protection? Be sure to read this article and check with a qualified insurance agent.

So, You Think This is a Glamorous Job?
by Michael Harris
My friends keep telling me that I have the best job in the world. Here is a look into a week of the life of a yacht broker.

Hitting Bottom
by Phillip Berman
An analysis of the new and used cat market.

Manta Catamarans
by Brent Hermann
Evolution of the great American brand.

Nexus 600
The Nexus 600 is the true essence of sailing finesse and was conceived, designed and built as an accomplished long distance blue water cruising vessel.

Seawind 1250 Launched
Sharing many characteristics of the 1160, this new design is larger in length and beam, and offers a new twin helm design with excellent protection from the elements, a sky window to view the sails and optional raised seats for cruising comfort.

Delivery and Review of the Gemini 105Mc
by Aron Stano

Featured Destination: Ft. Lauderdale to Bahamas
by Joann Higgins
These sub-tropical, low-lying islands are a fantastic destination for a week-long sail.

Multihulls Charter Guide
Vital information and details that will help you to maximize the pleasure and value of chartering a catamaran in the Caribbean, the Bahamas or Florida.

Charter Journals: Invasion of the Charter Cats
by Martin Wolff

Featured Cat: Gemini 105Mc
by Joann Higgins

Charter Tips: Provisioning Your Cat in BVI
by Joann Higgins

Destinations: Cancun and The Yucatan
by Lisa Eberle

Charter News: To Know is to Go

Filet Today, Dinner Tonight
by Chef Michael Prete

Amistad
by Michael Reddy

Mackinac
by by Seth Schwartz

2009 Tornado Worlds

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