The reopening of sport catamaran practice

Shedding light on the reopening of sport catamaran practice

For mainsail amateurs, the reopening of sport catamaran practice is a real relief. It augurs a return to the enthusiasts’ habits of freedom of which they were long deprived owing to the health crisis.

This activity which allows you to test your limits in the face of nature is ideally practiced in April.

But with the third lockdown imposed by the reemergence of severe cases of coronavirus, we are still far from free access that every sailing enthusiast dreams of.

Find below the update on the rules concerning the take- over of nautical activities in general and more specifically of those practiced by sailing. We also review competitions to mark the reopening of sport catamaran practice.

The reopening of nautical activities practice

In this time of restrictions, the practice of nautical activities is governed by a set of rules which applies uniformly to all activities involved. Should certain general rules be known by everyone, there are also some good practices to be observed.

General rules

In general, the practice of nautical activities is authorized as long as it is done in accordance with applicable health rules.

Thus, on earth, you should restrict your movements to 10 kilometers from home. Once at sea, this restriction is lifted but you should bear in mind that you are not allowed to navigate the territorial waters between 7pm and 6 am.

The reopening of sport catamaran practice is illustrated by the authorization granted for activities that take place in clubs or sailing schools. 

However, you must be resident in the same department as the location of activities.

When the place is located in another department, it is not possible to get there unless the distance between it and the place of residence does not exceed 30 kilometers.

Recommendations for use

At a time when security and emergency services are under particular pressure, good practices have been enacted to ensure better supervision of sport catamaran and other activities practiced at the sea or by the sea.

These good practices are generally subject to precautionary measures which are the following:

•         Making sure that all equipment and materials that are planned to be used as part of the activity are in a good condition
•         Providing  equipment for communication in case of difficulty
•         Informing oneself  by tidal schedules and regularly monitoring the water level
•         Informing one’s surrounding of the planned trip and the area where the practice is planned
•         Inquiring about the weather in advance

Even for seasoned experts of Cunningham, gaff rig or clew, following these recommendations allows them to safely enjoy the reopening of sport catamaran practice.

Rules for mainsail amateurs

To enjoy fresh air and experience unique sensations, sailing is an ideal activity. For amateurs as well as for those who wish to discover a new activity, the reopening of sport catamaran practice is a real liberation.

The specificities attached to sailing practice in a club

Sailing practice in a club benefits from the above mentioned authorization for the entire nautical activities. It is possible then to go beyond 10 kilometers from one’s home to practice sailing as part of a school or a club.

Otherwise, for free practice, it is the standard restriction of 10 kilometers in the radius of home that is applicable. While they have greater freedom, club members must however ensure that they have a substantiating document issued by the club or the school.

The derogation system

In addition to travel restrictions, health rules include physical distancing that is not suitable for crew sailing. This distancing, however, allows derogations that apply to the following categories:

•         People living in the same household
•         People in the Federal Performance Project
•         Top athletes
•         People with disabilities for whom practicing sport requires the close presence of a companion

In order to ensure everyone’s access to crew sailing, the FFFvoile is developing a health protocol to be proposed to the public authorities. If this proposal is validated, it will pave the way for many people to practice even in clubs and thus the reopening of sport catamaran practice.

The reopening of sport catamaran practice: competitions state of play

Designed for recreational sailing and competitions, the catamaran is equally excellent to teach sailing. It allows you to reach exhilarating speed at sea. The reopening of sport catamaran practice reconnects amateurs with lost sensations.

Sailing: strong sensations for thrill seekers

Discipline and sense of organization required for the practice of sport catamaran makes it a demanding exercise. Similarly, materials and equipment that are part of this practice are strictly selected.

Diverse are the techniques to know to practice sport catamaran namely: tightening the luff of the mainsail at the appropriate time, resuming Cunningham when the wind cools off and adjusting the sailing using the clew.

For those who enjoy the dexterity of these fast multihulls, the reopening of sport catamaran practice is nothing but excellent news.

Because practice is resumed, some of our items are offered for sale. This is notably the case ofthe Hobie Cat 18 Catamaran coverwhich is excellent for protecting trampolines or ropes.

The gaff rig for the 18-foot sport catamaran is also part of this commercial offer. It improves performance, ensures better power management and offers unprecedented sensations.

You can easily benefit from our commercial promotions thanks to the usual means of payment:

•         Visa;
•         MasterCard
•         PayPal
•         Bank transfer

Gradual resumption

For the 2021 edition of the Toulon Provence Méditerranée French Olympic Week, the organizing committee displayed tremendous creativity; but it was unable to convince the joint ministerial Delegation for Major Sporting Events.

Therefore, the French Olympic week is not held as planned. More details are available in this article. The reopening of sport catamaran practice is not complete.

Another competition, the 2021 sailing tour, has been redesigned in order to comply with sanitary rules and thus avoid cancellation. The event has been extended. It is going to be held this year from July 2 to 24. Click hereto learn more about this competition.

Revived by the reopening of sport catamaran practice, it animates a greater number of territories and allows different sailing enthusiasts to show their mastery and passion.