Inclusion Catamaran

Wheelchair-accessible sailing catamaran

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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
Displacement| 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

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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

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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

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1. ^ "Associação dos Portos de Portugal". www.portosdeportugal.pt. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
2. ^ "Inclusive Sailing | IERA". www.iera.pt. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
3. ^ "Empresas de turismo acessível". JustGo (in European Portuguese). 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
4. ^ a b "Inclusion Catamaran". inclusivesailing.com. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
5. ^ a b "Broaden horizons". Hippocampus (in Portuguese and English). Clube Naval de Cascais: 56–58. April 2020.`{{cite journal}}`: CS1 maint: date and year (link)

Detail of the accessible door system.