Multihull Centre

20/08/2026

Some people really do go the extra mile. James Clough, one of our dedicated and exceptionally skilled subcontractors, is about to go 40 of them - in full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus. That's no small challenge and despite already being super fit he has been training for it throughout this incredibly hot summer.

When he isn’t working his magic on boats here at the Multihull Centre, James also serves his community as a firefighter. Firefighters have always been high on our list of heroes, risking their own lives to protect and save others. During the current drought conditions, with the increased fire risk placing even greater pressure on already stretched services, their role feels more vital than ever.

On 18–19 September, James will take on the gruelling 'Smugglers’ Way', from Boscastle to Looe, raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity and its work supporting the mental health, recovery and wellbeing of serving and retired firefighters and their families.

Forty miles. Tough terrain. Full fire kit and breathing apparatus.
Every step will be a test. Every breath will be earned.
Please support James if you can. Lots of additional information and how to donate: Scan the QR code or donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/everybreathchallenge
Good luck, James, we’re enormously proud to have you as part of our extended team and feel all the safer for knowing you are on the local fire team protecting our communities and an inspiration for others.

If you're interested in seeing some of the training you can also check his Instagram:

25/07/2026

Sending a shout out and big up to the young local NACRA sailor Will Boalch and his sailing partner Eliza who are competing this week in the NACRA Worlds. Plymouth Sound once again providing the perfect setting for international water sports events. It’s sure to be quite a spectacle with around 60 boats racing over the coming week.

Will, who works with Allspars, has been a regular on Dazcat 1495 Hissy Fit for the past couple of years. Wishing him and Eliza a great week of racing.
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With just a couple of days to go, the excitement is building in anticipation of the Nacra 15 World Championship 2026, jointly hosted in Plymouth by the Plym Yacht Club and Hooe Point Sailing Club.

25/07/2026

Meanwhile, a race to a stunning destination here in Cornwall is underway. The PASAB (Penzance around Scilly and back) offers great sailing, stunning scenery and social stopovers. Four of our Multihull Centre boats taking part this year. Filming from on board Panoramix (F82R) racing in company with Gordano Goose (Nigel Irens 40),Trying (Norman Cross 38) and Dazzle (Dazcat 12).
What a collection of beautiful boats. Have a great race teams!

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24/07/2026

The race to… where is it we’re going?

There is still plenty to play for in the multihull class as the Royal Ocean Racing Club season reaches its penultimate race. Starting at 10.10 tomorrow, 25 July, the Channel Race brings an unusual twist: the competitors know where they are starting, but the exact course is not confirmed until shortly beforehand.

Rather than following a fixed point-to-point route, the Race Committee will select a course of between 100 and 160 nautical miles based on the latest forecast. The fleet could be sent around tidal hotspots including St Catherine’s Point, the Owers and the Needles, creating a race in which navigators must continually reassess the balance between wind, tide and distance.

Three very different multihulls will line up in the MOCRA class, each with connections to the Multihull Centre.
Dazcat 1295 Slinky Malinki currently leads the multihull class in the 2026 RORC Season’s Points Championship and will be looking to strengthen that position with Minor Swing sitting this race out and DMS Vinyl now unable to compete.
She faces strong opposition from Uno, the Grainger TR36 that has already claimed multihull line honours in the Myth of Malham, the Round the Island Race and the RWYC Plymouth–Falmouth–Fowey this season.

There is an added layer to that contest: Uno’s owner previously owned Slinky Malinki, aboard which he won the 2021 RORC Season’s Points Championship, and several members of the current Uno crew also raced on the D1295. They know the boat, and perhaps some of her strengths and weaknesses, particularly well.

Completing the fleet is Shockwave, a Shuttleworth 34. Although she has faced a few challenges this season, the right conditions could bring her firmly into contention and add another dimension to an already intriguing race.

With three contrasting multihulls, plenty of shared history and a course shaped around whatever the weather decides to deliver, this could be as much a test of judgement, navigation and adaptability as outright speed.

RORC describes the Channel Race as "ong enough for weather, navigation and fatigue to become decisive, yet short enough to demand maximum intensity from start to finish."

That combination should make every tactical decision count.
Follow the action on the tracker. The multihulls start at 10.10.
https://pro.yb.tl/channel2026/
https://www.rorc.org/proven-campaigns-set-for-rorc-channel-race-showdown

14/07/2026

Very well done to James Holder and team Uno (Grainger TR36) for taking Multihull Line Honours in last weekend's Round the Island Race. No small feat among such a fleet of multihulls.

Congratulations also to Ocallaghan in his Dragonfly for 1st place and to Robin Russell on 'Grey Goose', Farrier and regular at the Multihull Centre, for 2nd place.

In the Multihull Bridgedeck Catamaran Cruiser Richard Woods and Sagitta in 1st, also of the Multihull Centre, and the Sailors Association on Spirit of Scott Bader in 2nd.

Many thanks to everyone who helps to organize, take part and keep the competitors safe in this fantastic event.

10/07/2026

It's going to be an early 7am start for the impressive MOCRA fleet taking part in tomorrow's Round the Island Race – the .

Nineteen multihulls will be lining up on the start, including many familiar faces from the Multihull Centre community and two Dazcats. We're also wishing our friends at the Sailors Association every success aboard Spirit of Scott Bader, proving once again that sailing really is a sport for everyone.

With fair winds currently forecast around the Isle of Wight, and over 700 boats taking part, it promises to be a fantastic day's racing. You can follow all the action on the race website: https://roundtheisland.org.uk

Meanwhile, across the Channel, the three Dazcats competing in the La Drheam-Cup are preparing for a very different challenge. With deteriorating weather forecast, organisers have taken the unusual decision to bring the race start forward by 24 hours. Whatever conditions await them, our three crews will soon be putting themselves and their boats to the test.

We'll be following all the action from France on the Dazcat Facebook and Instagram pages, so keep an eye on our feeds over the coming days.

Good luck to everyone on both sides of the Channel - have safe races and enjoy every mile!

09/07/2026

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the 2026 MOCRA National Championships, co-hosted by the Victoria Yacht Club and Sailing Club.

Eight races over three days is no small undertaking, so a huge thank you goes to the MOCRA committee, both clubs and the many volunteers whose hard work on and off the water made another fantastic championship possible.

Well done to every crew who competed:
Arlette (Farrier F-25A)
Dragon Boy (Dragonfly 800)
Easy Tiger (Dazcat 995)
Extreme (Dragonfly 920)
Fastair (Grainger 075)
Grey Goose (Farrier F32AX)
Nice Tri (Dragonfly 28 Sport)
Sanity (Farrier F82R)
Storm (Jefferis trimaran)
Trying (Norman Cross 38)
Uno (Grainger TR36)

And huge congratulations to the podium finishers:
🥇 Sanity (Nigel Talbot)
🥈 Arlette (Dave Vrba)
🥉 Storm

Another outstanding performance from the trimaran fleet!
Events like these don't happen without an incredible amount of dedication behind the scenes, and it's great to see the UK multihull racing community continuing to thrive. Congratulations to everyone involved - we're already looking forward to next year's championship.
Thanks to Guy Shelbourne on the mark laying boat for the media.

14/05/2026

Sometimes, when the sun is shining and the breeze is blowing, you need to get out on the water - NOW! What you need is something quick and easy to jump onboard, untie and head out for some fast, fun sailing. A boat you can easily solo sail but with room for the family or friends. Accommodation includes a large snug/ bunk area in the nacelle and room for single berths in the hulls, galley and head for overnight stays or longer passages but keeps things simple. The Fontaine Pajot built Corneel 'Dream' offers all these possibilities and is on the brokerage at the excellent price of £11,500.

Make it yours and live the dream of jumping aboard and heading out whenever you want.

All the details are on the Multihull Centre Brokerage page.