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The "Formula 18" defines an 18-foot sport catamaran class with 2 crew members. These are rather regatta-oriented, powerful boats which require experienced and rather heavy crews. The F18 is also a coastal raider or a touring boat for older models like the Tiger.

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Formula 18 (or F18) is a class of sport catamarans defined in a "boxing rule". This rule sets eligibility criteria (max/min) such as width, length, weight, sail area, mast height and materials to be used .

The class measurement certificates for the boats in the class can be consulted online at www.f18.fr, they allow everyone to check that the material offered conforms to the description given by the class. This approval, a sort of quality control for the practitioner, is carried out by a national network of measurers who ensure the certification of new equipment whether it comes from a shipyard or an amateur builder.

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Strike 18 trimaran using a 16ft beach cat for hulls and rig

The 18ft STRIKE is a trimaran design that uses a 16ft beach cat as the outriggers/amas and rig. The main hull is plywood and has a dory shape that is extremely easy to build. The cabin top is removable to convert a fast day sailing boat that sits six in dry comfort into a simple pocket cruiser that sleeps two.

You can use most 16 ft beach cats as outriggers (but I do not recommend using the Hobie 16). If you cannot find a suitable donor beach cat then you can build the Quattro 16 to use for outriggers. Please ask for advice if you are uncertain which boat to use.

The prototype Strike 18  was one of our personal boats and we sailed it as much as we could from 2009-14. So check the Year Reviews for more videos, photos and comments. The Plans Update Strike page has some more detailed photos of the boat and trailer.

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LOA 5.5m LWL 5.35m BOA 4.3m Sail Area (Q16) Mainsail 13.5sqm Jib 5.67sqm Empty weight 250kgs Loaded weight 600kgs Open deck version seats 6  sheet ply main hull

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"I just thought you may like to hear that a Strike 18  is currently vacationing in the far north of NZ. Allan reports that it was blowing 25-30 knots today and he sailed up the section of the East Coast between Rangaunu and  Houhora, surfing at over 20 knots. He has never sailed her in conditions like that before, but says she handled the conditions and speed with ease. She's the open version, and he's camping under a boom tent."

"We recently bought an almost complete Strike 18 Tri. It's fantastic, fast, stable, and comfortable. Holds me, my partner and our 4 kids with ease. Thanks Richard!"

After a year of slow, part time, building the prototype Strike was launched in Canada on September 2nd 2009.

NOTE: Most of these comments also apply to the Strike 16, the smaller sister to the 18, so I suggest you also check out that design on its own page. The Strike 15 and 20 are designed primarily for racing, not day sailing and cruising.

The Strike is available as both an open deck boat, as we have built, and also one with a removable cuddy for a basic one/two person micro cruiser. In its open deck form I recommend this as an inshore Category D boat. That is because it has a large open cockpit which could get swamped.

However, in 4 years sailing we have never had more than light spray on board. And of course the boat will still be safe when swamped as there are big built in buoyancy compartments in the bow and stern of the main hull, never mind the sealed outriggers. With the cabin attached the boat is Cat C, Coastal, as it then has a "watertight" main hull

One reason why I build prototypes is to refine the design. Even before launching our Strike I decided to raise the wing bottoms slightly and to lower the front windscreen. Even with the raised wing and lowered windscreen there is still plenty of room below with the cuddy fitted. So the boat you build will look more streamlined than ours.

On the prototype the outriggers are cut down 18ft singlehander hulls. The mast is a shortened Tornado mast while the mainsail was originally a cut down 18sqm but was changed in 2010 to one from a Trac 16. The original jib was also from a Tornado, but 38 years old. Later this too was changed to a sail bought on ebay. So, as you can see, with a bit of time spent modifying things, you can use parts from most beach cats.

Photo from the BCMS website, showing Strike on and very windy day and on its third sail at around 9 knots with original mainsail and, soon discarded, boomless rig,

I found that the boomless mainsail is horrible. (Something I had actually already learnt when sailing a Dart 18). For as soon as you ease the mainsheet the sail goes baggy and you can no longer point and tacking is hard.

I also decided that for sensible cruising (as opposed to just burning around in the bay) I need a set of reef points, while a furling jib would also be nice. Other than that the boat sailed great! And it could definitely be pushed hard without problems. 

Despite the evidence from this video   http://www.youtube.com/v/ycsGLNuA6FQ which shows us sailing at a similar speed to a F24 trimaran, the Strike is not intended as a fast, "hairy" boat to sail. Instead it is for those who may be new to boatbuilding and multihulls and want to start with a quick and easy project. And it is also for those who already have a beach cat and enjoy it, but who also want to be able to take the whole family out on gentle sails.

The windscreen serves several purposes. Obviously it helps keep the crew dry and is also used as the front of the removable cabin. But it also means the boom is well above head height, important for family crews. Furthermore, a beach cat mast and mast foot can be used without modification. If a windscreen is not used then a complicated extension would be needed to raise the boom, and unfortunately such an extension would be in the most loaded mast area.

Various windscreen and cabin options are available. This is a long windscreen version (our Strike had a short version windscreen)

It is a "sit in" boat, rather than a "sit on" boat, which is more comfortable and a lot more reassuring for nervous crews and for those with young children. Even on windy sails I usually sail without foul weather gear and no spray comes on board. In part that's because of the big wings/cockpit extensions. Again, they may look ungainly, but they sure do keep spray down! Check out videos of other similar trimarans on youtube and you'll see how wet some of them are to sail. It's not just the sea-waves that can come onboard but also the bow wave and spray can flick over the gunwale to soak the crew

Comment from an owner "We can get the whole family (5) plus friends on board...I've had 7 people and could get one more I think. It's VERY stable."

Although I did draw and then make a removable solid cuddy we found that it made the sailing awkward. So I much prefer to use a boomtent when sleeping on board. When we kept the boat in a marina we used to leave the tent up so that it kept the rain out of the cockpit

As the photo above and videos show it is extremely relaxing to sit back and steer (cockpit cushions were one of the first additions - along with drink holders). The cockpit is a very sociable area and easily sits four adults, it is possible to squeeze in six. In comparison a "sit on" boat is tiring after only a few minutes.

This "sailing kayak" concept has several major disadvantages.

When you drive a car your passenger sits next to you, not behind you. It's more sociable that way and makes it easier to talk. Compare it to riding pillion on a motorbike which means all you really see is someones head, not the view. Often the passenger sits in front of helmsman, not only does that block his view but also it is the passenger who gets hit by spray, it's hard to duck out of the way when sitting in a fixed position. It is usually the passenger who is the reluctant sailor - very off putting, even for me, to be hit in the face by cold water! Again check the owners comments about how dry the Strike 16 and 18 are to sail.

And that is another thing I don't like. I find it nice to walk round the boat, and with a bad back I cannot sit still for hours. Sitting in the hull gives you a great impression of speed, because you are so close to the water (but its also very wet, as I just said). Sitting high on the trampoline feels like flying and you get a good view of approaching waves and wind gusts.

But boats are not just for sailing! You also have to get on and off it. That may well mean coming into a dock or pontoon. Doing this on a small trimaran is tricky at the best of times, because you cannot get to the outrigger bow to fend off or jump ashore. So, on a boat where you are trapped in the central hull, you will have to be very skilled to avoid bumping the dock especially if you come alongside under sail..

It's not much better if you have an engine, for it will be very difficult to start and control when you are sitting facing forwards and the engine is behind you.

Many of those boats are steered with your feet. One argument for that approach is that you have both hands free to drink or smoke. That doesn't stop anyone I know from doing that when driving a car! and has never stopped me when holding a tiller.

My hands are much more sensitive than my feet. People don't usually play a piano or paint with their feet! Furthermore the more joints/wires between rudder and tiller the more friction and slackness. So the steering feels heavy and sloppy. Check out the video below for what it should be like to steer a small trimaran.

However, if you want to blast around then the crew can sit on the outrigger and really power the boat up. So a telescopic tiller extension is ideal. (We use a 3ft-6ft extending brush handle, much cheaper than the real thing). Even in light winds the Strike is fast and easy to sail - just look at the thumb holding up the tiller!

Many people still think that a multihull is unresponsive and difficult to manouever. So check out this video!

For trailering the outrigger hulls fold up. Because they are beach cat hulls they are very light (around 40kgs, under 100lbs) and so it is easy to do, even singlehanded. The centre of gravity is still relatively low so no problems when driving. Trailering beam is under 8ft.

The flat hull bottom makes it very easy to launch and retrieve, while no trailer chocks are needed. Initially we used a flat bed trailer, but now have a off the shelf 1000lb (400kgs) boat trailer. Because of the flat bottom a strop fore and aft is sufficient to hold the hull securely on the trailer. I have found that much of the time spent assembling a trailable boat is un-tying all the bits. So the fewer strops the better.

As always, practice makes perfect and we can now launch and retrieve the boat in under 15 minutes. I timed one such retrieval. We sailed up onto the beach (no motor) at 4.36pm and drove away with the boat lashed down on the trailer at 4.49pm. Thirteen minutes! And that was basically singlehanded, as Jetti was taking video. In 2012 we trailed our Strike 2800 miles from Port Townsend, Wa, USA to Arizona and back to sail at the Lake Havasu PCC (see Year Review 2012)

The first home builders Strike 18 I sailed was the one below, based on a Prindle 16 and built in Texas. Seen here with three big men and two boys on board.

The owner arrived at 12 noon, we rigged the boat launched it and were sailing before 1pm. We took out several interested people for short sails and then took the boat out of the water and derigged it. The owner drove away again at 4pm, see below

Please note: It isn't possible to make a "bigger" Strike and fold it the same way, people aren't tall or strong enough to fold up the outriggers. Furthermore the boat would be too wide to be legally trailed. But see the Strike 20, which has a narrower cockpit but folds the same way - it's a more suitable design for day racers.

The photo above shows a Florida Strike using a Nacra 5.2 for outriggers.The owner reported

"Our preliminary sail was almost completely successful...had a bit of a problem getting the main totally up. Nevertheless, we did manage to see over eight knots on the GPS. Yesterday I went out solo in a light wind which built to somewhere around ten knots with gusts. Saw ten knots briefly. The boat sails great! Very responsive. Very pleased with its performance and looking forward to see that improve as I get some small issues sorted. Richard: thank you very much for a great design!"

The photo below shows our prototype Strike 18 after 75 hours work. It took about 150 hours to finish the first boat prior to final painting.

Quote from a builder "The support is excellent from both fellow builders and from Richard. And on top of this, the plans are excellent, they are very easy to follow and the manuals are a plus"

And from an Australian builder

"I launched my Strike in October 2013 and have been sailing every weekend and after a few sails have started tuning things a bit. Am very impressed with the way she tacks and jibes and in a straight line have been easily getting 6 to 8 knots in about 8 to 10 of wind . Upwind she handles well (I don't have boards, my hulls are Prindle 16 ). This boat is unique up here and has many admirers. Anyway the boat is a joy to sail and I am thankful to Richard for the design."

and  "This is an ideal boat on which to learn to sail as it is very stable. I have sailed it at 12 knots with no problem. I have recently done a 10 day trip in the Great Sandy Straits from Tin Can Bay to the top of Fraser Island and the boat handled all conditions very well."

And here is a great video showing a homebuilder's mainhull build

www.youtube.com/watch?v=duZQ6kvQNU0

Strike Materials List

6mm gaboon ply (8ft x 4ft sheets) 10 sheets 2in x 1in 25m 11/2in x 1in 40m 1in x 1in 10m 5in x 1in 3m or laminate from 2in x 1in 3in x 2in kingpost 1.3m Epoxy resin 10kgs min 200g glass cloth 2kgs min Screws 3/4in counter sunk stainless steel 1000 (or use barbed ring nails) Filler etc as required Scrap timber for frame No allowance for waste Timber sizes nominal planed all round (PAR) use softwood, eg Douglas, fir, Sitka spruce etc

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A great sports catamaran, 18 HT Jevelin 2 from Bimare, very well equipped. The lightweight hulls have been refitted and are now as good as new. They could now be customised with attractive stickers. The 10 metre high mast, the centreboards, the boom and the genaker boom with snuffer are made of carbon. The rudder system is from Dotan - very easy to operate and very reliable. See video link. The catamaran of the 18 HT class is 50kg lighter than the F18 catamarans and therefore faster and easier to handle. A boat with double trapeze, main and genaker. Can also be sailed alone. ---------- Dotan rudder system: https://www.dotan.com/de/gallery/video-gallery https://youtu.be/iecGetDSVhk?si=eACbY27xcTTBw2FI ----------- Javelin 2 - Sailing videos https://youtu.be/WYROamZhOXw?si=Eg1Qae2hYiQGe6cQ https://youtu.be/m-7WS21dTOo?si=mbsRB0qxuF1OBFmv https://youtu.be/m24fOG1H0lM?si=ALoS4mUnz1l0qas6

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43.5m  /  142'9   tecnomar   2024.

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• Impressive 3,500nm range
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• Sleeps 12 guests
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This is It offers guests ample areas to unwind and kick back, as well as 4 generous suites, perfect for relaxing yacht charters

The 43.9m/144' catamaran yacht 'This is It' offers the unmissable chance to charter a brand new superyacht, having only launched this year. Delivered by the Italian shipyard Tecnomar and featuring interior styling by The Italian Sea Group she can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins.

Built in 2024, This is It celebrates the ocean in style, offering relaxed luxury with her abundance of deck space and grants access to the world's most beautiful, hard-to-reach anchorages thanks to her shallow draft.

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This is It offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 13 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

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On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a sauna to help you detox and regenerate. Take the opportunity to be thoroughly pampered and indulged in the spa plus soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

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Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 17 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 21 knots with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.

This is It knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are Jobe towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough This is It also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks and kneeboards. When it comes to Tenders, This is It has you covered - with two tenders, including a 15m/49'3" Technohull Chase Tender.

This is It is available upon request for charter this winter. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Catamaran yacht This is It is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

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For your relaxation and entertainment This is It has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

This is It is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• Lift3 Efoil More 5'4 With XR Battery 200 Wing
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• 1 x 6m  /  19'8 Castoldi Tender

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€450,000 p/week + expenses Approx $487,500

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€490,000 p/week + expenses Approx $531,000

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Mediterranean Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Mykonos, Sardinia, The Balearics

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New images of Tecnomar's radical 43m catamaran This Is It released

New interior imagery of This Is It has been revealed by her central agency for charter, IYC . Built under Tecnomar , a brand of The Italian Sea Group (TISG), the 43.5-metre motor yacht debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023 alongside TISG catamaran the Art Explorer .

The owner is Tasos Papanastasiou, a "self-made Cypriot" and founder of XM – one of the world’s largest financial forex platforms. Michel Chryssicopoulos, global managing partner at IYC , was the broker who introduced the client.

This Is It 's sculptural exterior is designed to "evoke fantastic sea creatures", with a hull optimised to enhance hydrodynamic efficiency for reduced fuel consumption. IMO Tier III-compliant, she will also be equipped with innovative exhaust gas treatment technology (SCR - Selective Catalytic Reduction) to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Naval architecture is owed to Lateral Naval Architects .

Enveloped by more than 600 square meters of glass windows, the catamaran's composition created a significant challenge in terms of weight control. According to TISG, the complex curved shape of the aluminium superstructure pushed the performance of the material to its limits. "The realisation of this extraordinary project challenges the 'conventional' perceptions, driving us to completely recreate the boundaries of aesthetic parameters," said founder and CEO of TISG Giovanni Costantino.

Accommodation is for 12 guests across six ensuite cabins. Brought to life with a large skylight and with a head height of 3.3 metres, the spacious owner's area will evoke the feeling of a "seaside villa" with its panoramic terrace. There is further accommodation for a crew of 12.

Interiors are owed to Mattia Piro and Gian Marco Campanino of The Italian Sea Group. The spaces are styled in futuristic shades of champagne and platinum-grey with smooth finishes such as Alcantara suede, high-quality leather and bronze, platinum, and gold metallic surfaces.

“Naturally, what applies to external lines also applies to interior styling,” said Gian Marco Campanino. “Smooth, cocooning and curvilinear are perfect words to describe the interior of the yacht, plus a touch of pure luxury due to the use of sophisticated and precious materials."

The main lounge features floor-to-ceiling doors that, when fully opened, connect with the exterior lounge to create a holistic convivial area complete with a bar, game area, swimming pool and formal dining space. There is also a galley with polarised glass for events and show cooking.

The upper deck hosts a spa, fitted with a dedicated treatment area, sauna and sensorial shower. Adjacent to the spa is the yacht's "playroom", a convertible cabin that can be used to entertain children or as an additional guest room, according to the shipyard.

This Is It has a maximum speed of 19 knots and a range of 3,500 nautical miles when pared back to 10 knots.

She will be the largest motor catamaran available for charter from April 2024.

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Alternatively, candidates can also click on this direct link to view their results.

Notably, the All-India Bar Examination that is conducted twice a year by the BCI is a certification exam for law graduates willing to start practice of profession as Lawyer. As mentioned on its official website, the BCI conducts the exam in 50 cities across 140 centres as an open book exam. The objective behind the exam is to assess basic level knowledge of a member and lay down minimum benchmark for practicing law.

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Notably, candidates who cleared the AIBE 18 will now be entitled to certain benefits. In this article, we will look at the top five benefits of those who qualified the exam and how things change for them in their legal career moving forward:

1. CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICE (COP):

Candidates who qualify the AIBE are awarded a Certificate of Practice by the Bar Council of India, enabling them to attend court hearings in any tribunal courts and administrative bodies.

2. REPRESTING CLIENTS IN COURT

Once the Certificate of Practice is received, advocates will be able to represent clients in Indian courts, The COP is an essential component for legal practice.

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3. LARGER LEGAL CAREER PROSPECTS

Another plus point of qualifying the AIBE it gives advocates the access to any courts in India. In other words, advocates with the Certificate of Practice can represent their clients and practice in court across the county.

4. CAN APPEAR FOR OTHER IMPORTANT EXAMS

After clearing the AIBE, candidates can appear for other government exams. Some of the exams include IBPS Law officer, Judiciary Law Officer and more. Most of these exams require enrolment as an Advocate with BCI as a main eligibility criteria.

5. ELIGIBLE FOR WELFARE SCHEMES

AIBE qualifiers are entitled to various advocate welfare schemes such as the Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, and other financial benefits for serious illness, among others.

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Notably, the 18th Bar examination of the council was conducted on December 10, 2023, at various exam centres across the country. The provisional answer key was released on December 12, 2023, and a window to raise objections was given between December 13 and 20.

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