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<\/p>\nA sailboat is by definition a boat which moves mainly thanks to the force of the wind and not an engine. There are several types of sailboats and with technology, they are always more revolutionary and still attract the curiosity of boating and adventure enthusiasts. Discover the different types of sailboats in this article!<\/p>\n
This type of boat is often used to learn the basics of sailing in schools. As its name suggests, it does not have a keel, but a centerboard, a flat and removable appendage. They are also perfect sailboats for competitions due to their speed and maneuverability. The best known is the \u201cOptimist\u201d, a boat that is extremely simple to maneuver and almost unsinkable.<\/p>\n
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These catamarans fascinate with their speed and the sensations they offer. The best known models are the Hobie Cat, the\u00a0Dart\u00a0or the Nacra. We find this type of sailboat once again mainly in sailing schools but they can also stand out in competitions with their speed and great maneuverability. Others, more modestly, use it as a raid sailboat.<\/p>\n
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The Day-boat is the ultimate pleasure sailboat. Simple to put in the water whenever the mood strikes, it is very appreciated by sailing enthusiasts. More imposing than dinghies and more stable, these sailboats were designed for vacationers wanting a peaceful journey during the day. If some of these boats will allow you to sail as a family, for a day others will be much more sporty.<\/p>\n
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The habitable cruising sailboat has a length of 8 to 18 meters on average. It is designed for cruises of a week or more and is therefore qualified to be habitable. This category of sailboats is vast. Certain 8 meter sailboats will allow you to sail peacefully, during a family cruise, on the Breton coast. Other 10 meter sailboats will allow you to consider crossings to Corsica, the English Channel, or even transatlantic crossings from units of more than 11 meters. For example, you can find boats like the Hanse, Jeanneau or the Bavaria on our website.<\/p>\n
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It is therefore possible to take a long cruise with a habitable sailboat. However, there is a type of sailboat specially designed for this: the ocean-going sailboat. It is particularly difficult to describe it but it still has certain particularities. This type of sailboat gives priority to safety at sea with a special alloy for the hull and the best safety devices for a more peaceful stay. Equipped with a high-performance engine in addition to its sails, it can cope with the most dangerous situations. For example, find Overseas on our website, available for rental.<\/p>\n
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