Wharram catamarans are well known for their seaworthiness and hundreds have been cruising the oceans of the World for nearly 50 years. As can be expected, many encountered storms during their voyaging, some were unlucky enough to encounter very severe ones and even cyclones and hurricanes.
Don Brazier, Wharram agent in New Zealand and owner/builder of a beautiful 41 foot Narai Mk IV, has been collecting accounts from many Wharram sailors who have experienced severe weather at sea. He himself has made a number of voyages in the Pacific and encountered severe weather, in which he deployed drogue and parachute.
Don’s collection of severe weather experiences on Wharram Catamarans is now available to read online. It is a work in progress and more anecdotes will be added over time. Go and read it now, and come back in the future to see what’s new.
Your Story
If you have experienced severe weather on a Wharram Catamaran, we would like to hear your story. Please contact us.