25knots - Fast Sailing in Barcelona > Reviews

Advantages: exciting, funny, ... a perfect day
Disadvantages: you might get exhausted

I have been sailing dinghies for a while. I started with hobbiecat some years ago. I love sailing in small boats couse you can feel the sea very close and you do a lot of excercise as well. However, when I have been invited to sail and race in bigger boats I have to say that I've been disapointed: - bigger boats are slow and you don't feel the sea. - you are often the last monkey in a large crew and you don't have the chance to learn... ... Read review

Advantages: Unique opportunity to sail in a pure blood racer
Disadvantages: The boat is in Barcelona, so you have to take a flight

...California. We met with Paul, the 25Knots guy, directly in front of the boat, in Barcelona. We were 4 guys and Paul was the fifth crew member. Paul gave us an introductory speech focusing on the basics of the boat. We all had some sailing experience, but never in a multihull. The key differences when sailing a racing multihull are: - You can double the speed of a monohull (you make 16knots when others 8 knots) - The apparent wind is ... Read review