Inclusion Catamaran

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]

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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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]

## References

1. ↑ "Associação dos Portos de Portugal". http://www.portosdeportugal.pt/detail.php?nID=24795.
2. ↑ "Inclusive Sailing | IERA". http://www.iera.pt/empresas/inclusion-yachts/.
3. ↑ "Empresas de turismo acessível" (in pt-PT). 2021-05-02. http://justgo.com.pt/2021/05/02/empresas-de-turismo-acessivel/.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Inclusion Catamaran". https://inclusivesailing.com/Inclusion-Catamaran-1.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Broaden horizons" (in pt, en). Hippocampus (Clube Naval de Cascais): 56–58. April 2020. https://www.yumpu.com/pt/document/read/63182373/hippocampus.

Detail of the accessible door system.

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