The Inclusion Catamaran is a modern wheelchair-accessible sailing catamaran that was designed by naval engineer Frederico Cerveira, founder of Inclusive Sailing.[1] [2]
| Designer: | Frederico Cerveira |
| Brand: | Inclusive Sailing |
| Crew: | Max 10 |
| Displacement: | 1100kg (2,400lb) (ligthweight) |
| Hull Type: | catamaran |
| Loa: | 7.5m (24.6feet) |
| Loh: | 6.5m (21.3feet) |
| Beam: | 4.5m (14.8feet) |
| Rig Type: | Bermuda rig |
| Mast Length: | 8.6m (28.2feet) |
| Sailarea Main: | 18m2 |
| Sailarea Headsail: | 6m2 |
| Sailarea Gen: | 20m2 |
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.
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.[5]
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.