Inclusion Catamaran
The Inclusion Catamaran is a modern wheelchair-accessible sailing catamaran that was designed by naval engineer Frederico Cerveira, founder of Inclusive Sailing.[1][2]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Frederico Cerveira |
| Brand | Inclusive Sailing |
| Boat | |
| Crew | Max 10 |
| Displacement | 1,100 kg (2,400 lb) (ligthweight) |
| Hull | |
| Type | catamaran |
| LOA | 7.5 m (25 ft) |
| LOH | 6.5 m (21 ft) |
| Beam | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Mast length | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 18 m2 (190 sq ft) |
| Jib/genoa area | 6 m2 (65 sq ft) |
| Gennaker area | 20 m2 (220 sq ft) |
The catamaran was developed using principles of universal design.[3] Universal design intends to develop products that can be accessible by everyone, regardless of factors such as age, disabilities and physical limitations.
Design[edit]
The Inclusion Catamaran has a length overall of 7,5 m, a 4,5 m beam and 0,8 m draft.
Regarding the rig, the boat has a Bermuda rig. The mainsail has an area of 18 m2, the jib 6 m2 and the gennaker 20 m2.[4]
Its stable deck has a maximum crew capacity of 10 people, including 4 wheelchair users, and in each hull there is space for storage and beds.[4][5]
Adaptations for disabled people[edit]
The boat has specially designed doors that enable wheelchairs users to onboard without the need for cranes. It is also equipped with adaptive systems for the rudders and sails.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Associação dos Portos de Portugal". www.portosdeportugal.pt. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Inclusive Sailing | IERA". www.iera.pt. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ "Empresas de turismo acessível". JustGo (in European Portuguese). 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ a b "Inclusion Catamaran". inclusivesailing.com. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ a b "Broaden horizons". Hippocampus (in Portuguese and English). Clube Naval de Cascais: 56–58. April 2020.
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