{"id":3441,"date":"2019-03-18T14:08:09","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T12:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.spsailing.com\/plavane-s-katamaran\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T14:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:24:36","slug":"sailing-on-a-catamaran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spsailing.com\/en\/sailing-on-a-catamaran\/","title":{"rendered":"Sailing on a Catamaran?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the next few lines, we\u2019ll convince you why everyone should try sailing on a catamaran at least once.<\/p>\n<p>More and more often, we come across photos and stories of people who\u2019ve left behind the stress and chaos of city life and chosen a nomadic lifestyle\u2014whether it\u2019s traveling in a van or camper, or spending months sailing the open sea.<br \/>\nTheir stories and photos are so colorful and inspiring, they make you want to drop everything and leave right away. You start dreaming of waking up with the sunrise, diving into crystal-clear waters, catching fish and preparing fresh meals on deck in the evening. You picture yourself sailing a catamaran, stopping at wild beaches and charming little harbors, snorkeling, reading all day long. And you think, \u201cThat\u2019s it! I\u2019m doing it!\u201d<br \/>\nYou make the decision and start looking up sailing trips online. You find what you&#8217;re looking for, but just as you\u2019re about to commit, your mind hits you with that all-too-familiar \u201cBut\u201d&#8230; followed by a wave of doubts. Let\u2019s start with the most obvious ones:<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cIt\u2019s cramped.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Actually, no! Catamarans are quite wide and spacious, comfortably fitting up to 8 people\u2014perfect for fun trips with friends or peaceful family getaways.<br \/>\nThere\u2019s plenty of space on the deck, a bright shared area with a kitchen where the whole crew can hang out comfortably, two bathrooms with toilets, and four double cabins. It\u2019s truly a floating apartment\u2014sailing becomes a real pleasure!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1059\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161018_170241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161018_170241.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161018_170241-711x400.jpg 711w, https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161018_170241-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>\u201cIt\u2019s dangerous.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Sure, it used to be&#8230; but not anymore. Today\u2019s catamarans are packed with advanced safety features, making it very hard to flip, lose direction, or break down.<br \/>\nAnd if anything does threaten your journey, you can just outrun it\u2014catamarans are fast. Really fast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1061\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161014_124727.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161014_124727.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161014_124727-711x400.jpg 711w, https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161014_124727-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>\u201cWhat about seasickness?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>First off, catamarans are much more stable than other types of boats, and they sway far less.<br \/>\nSecond, let\u2019s be honest\u2014just hearing the phrase \u201cseasickness\u201d freaks people out. You imagine setting off on a week-long trip only to be knocked out by nausea on day one. But honestly? It\u2019s not that bad. And it\u2019s not even guaranteed to happen.<br \/>\nThere are tricks\u2014take motion sickness meds, keep your eyes on the horizon, eat dry foods throughout the day, or even have a drink to \u201ctrick\u201d your balance system. Trust us, it\u2019s manageable.<\/p>\n<h2>Experience Is Everything<\/h2>\n<p>No matter how much you read or hear, you just have to try it for yourself.<br \/>\nThat\u2019s why we\u2019re organizing special 3-day sailing trips for anyone who wants to experience life on a catamaran. We\u2019ll learn how to sail, fish, cook meals on deck, and most importantly\u2014have fun.<br \/>\nWe depart from the port of Keramoti, and over three days we\u2019ll explore the beautiful waters around Thassos Island.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1063\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161001_133859_HDR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161001_133859_HDR.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161001_133859_HDR-711x400.jpg 711w, https:\/\/spsailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_20161001_133859_HDR-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the next few lines, we\u2019ll convince you why everyone should try sailing on a catamaran at least once. 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