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
editThe 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
editThe 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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