Inclusion Catamaran

Inclusion Catamaran
Development
Designer	Frederico Cerveira
Brand	Inclusive Sailing
Boat
Crew	Max 10
Boat weight	1,100 kg (2,400 lb) (ligthweight)
Hull
Type	catamaran
LOA	7.5 m (25 ft)
LOH	6.5 m (21 ft)
Beam	4.5 m (15 ft)
Rig
Rig type	Bermuda rig
Mast length	8.6 m (28 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area	18 m2 (190 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area	6 m2 (65 sq ft)
Gennaker area	20 m2 (220 sq ft)
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Short description: Wheelchair-accessible sailing catamaran

The Inclusion Catamaran is a modern wheelchair-accessible sailing catamaran that was designed by naval engineer Frederico Cerveira, founder of Inclusive Sailing.^[1]^[2]

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 boat sailing downwind with a wheelchair user at the helm.

Design

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.^[4]^[5]

Adaptations for disabled people

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.^[5]